Chimney rebuild services for Bloomingdale homes
A rebuild scope in writing after a free inspection, and the open chimney covered at the end of each work day in Bloomingdale.
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
- No hidden fees
- Workmanship warranty
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Chimney Services
How Our Crew Handles Chimney Rebuilds in Bloomingdale
Locally owned and serving Bloomingdale, our rebuild crew fixes the scope with you before any ladder goes up.
Choosing brick for an exposed chimney
A chimney is exposed to the weather on every side, so the brick has to be durable. BIA's chimney guidance calls for face brick of the severe-weathering grade, Grade SW, under ASTM C216 or C62.
Softer brick salvaged from interior walls or bought for looks alone may not stand up to that exposure. Matching color matters, but durability comes first. Brick that looks right but soaks up water quickly will not last long at the top of a chimney.
We source brick that meets the grade and comes as close as possible to your existing chimney, and show you a sample before ordering.
A cricket behind a wide chimney
A cricket is required by the state code on the uphill side of a chimney measuring more than 30 inches parallel to the ridge, unless the chimney meets the ridge itself. The cricket is a small ridge that splits water around the chimney.
Without one, water and debris collect behind the chimney and sit against the brick and flashing. The code has the cricket flashed and counterflashed like any other chimney joint.
If your chimney needs a cricket and has none, we include it in the rebuild plan.
Reusing the original brick
Sound original brick can sometimes be cleaned and relaid, which helps the rebuilt section match the rest of the house.
Brick that is cracked, spalled or soft is set aside, because putting damaged brick back at the most exposed part of the chimney invites the same failure. Cleaning old mortar off salvaged brick is slow work, so the estimate shows how it is priced.
Where salvage is realistic, we explain how much of the old brick is likely to be usable and how the shortfall will be made up.
Why homeowners choose our rebuild crew
We are a family-owned local business, and we rebuild chimneys the way the code and good masonry practice describe: down to sound brick, back up with durable materials, lined, crowned and flashed.
The inspection is free, the rebuild price is set before any brick comes down, and our 100% satisfaction guarantee covers the finished chimney. Rebuilds booked within 72 hours of the inspection are 10% off. Every rebuild estimate shows the removal line, the materials and the finished height, so nothing is left vague.
Our rebuild specialists explain every decision, from the removal line to the crown, in plain language.
On any service we offer
Give us the go-ahead on a rebuild within 72 hours of your free inspection and save 10%.
What's Included
The Rebuild Work Proposed for Bloomingdale
- Condition of the brick below the removal line
- Flue lining in the rebuilt section
- Fireblocking at floors and ceilings on full rebuilds
- Roof, gutter and yard protection during the work
Our Services
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A clear scope, an agreed price and workmanship we stand behind.
Plan Your Chimney Rebuild in Bloomingdale
Describe what is happening at the top of your chimney, and our rebuild crew will inspect it in Bloomingdale at no charge.
Your request is confirmed
Our team will contact you to arrange the appointment.