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Chimneys are usually the first part of a masonry building to manifest signs of deterioration.
Defenseless against the elements
Chimneys are constantly bombarded by the elements. Resting above the roof-line virtually defenseless, chimneys do not have any roof or gutter system to divert water away from them unlike the main part of a brick building.
A simple hairline crack in your chimney capstone, if neglected, can cause serious damage. Water penetration through a failed cap can cause the top courses of your chimney to disintegrate to the point where masonry repair is mandatory. When brick on a chimney is spalling, flaking, cracking, displacing or even missing, it may be time to rebuild it with new masonry units.
What we offer
When brick on a chimney is spalling, flaking, cracking, displacing or even missing, it may be time to rebuild it with new masonry units.
Rain covers help divert water away from your chimney — the protection it lacks above the roof-line.
Liners safeguard the structure of your chimney and keep it performing for years to come.
FAQ
Signs include spalling or cracked bricks on the chimney, a damaged or crumbling crown, white efflorescence stains, water leaking through the fireplace, and mortar joints washing out at the top. Chimneys fail first because they sit above the roofline with no protection from weather.
Chimney repair in Chicago typically ranges from $800 for minor tuckpointing to $8,000 or more for a full rebuild. Crown replacement usually runs $800 to $2,500. Star Tuckpointing inspects the chimney and provides a written estimate before any work begins.
Many chimneys need only tuckpointing and crown repair. If bricks are severely spalling, the structure is leaning, or the chimney has been patched repeatedly, a partial or full rebuild is the lasting solution. Star Tuckpointing rebuilds to match your home's original brick.
Most chimney repairs take one to two days. A full chimney rebuild can take three to five days depending on height and access. Star Tuckpointing works efficiently and cleans up the site each day.
Family owned since 1992. Cost is determined by the job, and most of our new work comes from client referrals.
