Chimneys

What Affects the Cost of a Chimney Repair

No two chimneys are the same. Here are the things that move a chimney repair from a quick fix to a bigger job — so the estimate makes sense.

What Affects the Cost of a Chimney Repair — Puttrich & Sons Masonry

How much is actually failing

Repointing a few joints and sealing a crown is a much smaller job than rebuilding a stack from the roofline up. The biggest factor is simply how far the damage has gone, which is why an in-person look beats a phone guess.

Access and height

A single-story chimney you can reach off a low roof is easier and safer to work on than a tall stack on a steep, two-story roof. Setup, scaffolding, and safety all factor into the time it takes.

Matching and materials

If your brick is still made and easy to match, that helps. Older or discontinued brick takes more time to source and match. We will lay out what your chimney needs and why, so the number is never a mystery.

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