We repair chimneys throughout Summit: repointing, crown replacement, caps for single and multiple flues, flashing, stainless steel liners, rebuilds of deteriorated upper sections, waterproofing and cleaning. Because many of the city's fireplaces are in regular use, we pay close attention to flue condition and to the mortar joints between clay tiles where deterioration starts.
Chimneys that have been converted from coal or oil to gas heat often vent into flues far too large for the appliance, which causes condensation damage inside the chimney where no one sees it. An inspection of the flue interior is part of every chimney assessment we do.
Repair, repoint or rebuild in Summit
An inspection covers the crown, caps, brick, joints, flashing and each flue. Most Summit chimneys need a crown, caps, repointing of the exposed courses and sometimes a liner. When the upper section is loose, leaning or widely spalled, we rebuild from the roofline up with matched brick and a new crown. We give you photos and a written scope and flag what is urgent.
Have fireplace flues inspected and cleaned routinely if you use them, and have any flue venting a gas appliance checked for sizing and condition.
