Tuckpointing & Repointing
Cracked, crumbling mortar ground out and replaced with a colour-matched mix that keeps water out of your walls.
Tuckpointing & Repointing →Chimney Repair & Rebuild in Toronto and the GTA
Crowns, caps and flashing, leaning or spalling chimneys, and full rebuilds from the roofline up.
A chimney takes more weather than any other part of the house. It stands above the roof, is hit by wind and rain from every side, and goes through hundreds of freeze-thaw cycles every winter. That is why chimneys are usually the first masonry on a home to fail.
We repair chimneys at every stage, from a cracked crown or a few loose bricks to a chimney that is leaning and needs to be taken down and rebuilt from the roofline.
Signs you need chimney repair or rebuild
- Cracked or crumbling crown (the concrete cap on top)
- Missing mortar, loose bricks or bricks flaking at the face
- A chimney that looks like it is leaning or pulling away from the house
- Water stains on ceilings or walls near the chimney
- Pieces of brick or mortar on the roof or in the yard
What the work includes
Crown repair or replacement
A new properly sloped crown with an overhang so water drips clear of the brick instead of running down it.
Repointing and brick replacement
Failing joints rebuilt and damaged bricks swapped for good matches.
Partial or full rebuild
When a chimney is leaning or badly deteriorated, we take it down to sound brick and rebuild it, usually from the roofline up.
Caps and flashing
Chimney caps keep rain and animals out. Where flashing is part of the leak, we flag it and can coordinate the repair.
What affects the price
Every job is quoted after a site visit. These are the main things that move the number:
- Height of the chimney and pitch of the roof
- Repair versus partial or full rebuild
- Number of flues
- Brick matching and availability
- Whether flashing or roofing work is also needed
Chimney Repair & Rebuild questions
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
It can be. A leaning chimney can lose bricks or fall, especially in high wind. If yours looks like it is leaning, have it looked at soon and keep people away from below it.
Do I need a permit to rebuild a chimney?
Repairs usually do not need one. Larger rebuilds may, depending on the scope and your municipality. We will tell you during the estimate.
Can chimney work be done in winter?
Urgent repairs often can. Mortar needs temperatures above freezing to cure, so larger rebuilds are best scheduled from spring to late fall.
Chimney Repair & Rebuild across the GTA
Related services
Brick Repair & Replacement
Spalled or cracked bricks replaced, step cracks repaired, and damaged sections rebuilt to match the original.
Brick Repair & Replacement →Stone Veneer & Natural Stone
Stone facades, accent walls, sills and caps, installed new or repaired.
Stone Veneer & Natural Stone →Cracked mortar or a leaning chimney?
Small masonry problems get expensive fast. Get a free, no-pressure estimate.