Chimney repair in Waco TX - a dry ceiling and a chimney with joints that hold
Water stain by the fireplace or crumbling mortar? We find where the water gets in and fix that spot, not just the stain.
What does chimney repair involve?Here's how we do it in Waco
Chimney repair calls in Waco usually start with a stain on the ceiling by the fireplace or mortar crumbling out of the joints. The fix is usually new mortar in the worn joints, new flashing, the metal that seals where the chimney goes through the roof, or both.
When a chimney leaks, we check where it meets the roof and the top of the chimney, not just the joints, because fresh mortar won't stop water that's coming in somewhere else. That way we fix the spot where the water actually gets in.
The price turns on how many problems the chimney has, how much mortar and brick need replacing, how tall it is and how steep your roof is. The schedule turns on materials, any permit your address needs and the size of the repair. After I look at it, you get the work in writing.
You'll get a straight answer on what your chimney needs and what it doesn't, so call (254) 327-1950 and I'll come take a look.
What our chimney repair covers
We start with what your chimney's built from and where the water's going, so an old brick chimney and a newer one each get the fix that suits them.
Worn mortar joints
When mortar crumbles or gaps out of the joints, water soaks into the brick behind it, so we cut out the worn mortar and pack the joints with new.
Flashing at the roof
We check the flashing where the chimney meets the roof and replace what's worn. Masonry trade guidance rules out aluminum in brick, because fresh mortar attacks it.
Chimney crown
The crown is the chimney's top surface and an often-missed spot where water gets in. Sealing it keeps moisture out from between the outer wall and the flue liner inside.
Cracked or flaking brick
Bricks that crack or shed their face get cut out and replaced with a close match, the same way we handle brick repair on walls and houses.
Why Waco chooses Craftsman for chimneysand the brick around them
Working with us is simple. I tell you straight what your chimney needs, and I'd rather say it needs nothing than sell you work it doesn't.
I look at every chimney myself
I come out to every job, look it over and write the estimate, then I run the work on site with our crew of masons and helpers.
Mortar work since 2021
I started this business in 2021 after learning the trade under a local mason, and mortar repair on older brick is what we're best known for.
Licensed and insured on your roof
We're licensed and fully insured, which matters when a crew is working up on your roof and around your chimney.
Done right the first time
In a kitchen, a plate that goes out wrong comes right back, and I hold brick and mortar to that same standard. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.
Roof and yard left clean
We sweep up mortar dust and broken brick before we pack up, so the only thing you notice when we're gone is the repair.
Get a chimney and masonry estimatefrom Craftsman here in Waco
Tell us what you're seeing and add photos of the chimney, the roof joint and any leak spots. Expect a reply within 1 business day, then I come out for a free estimate at your property, obligation-free.
How a chimney job runsfrom your call to cleanup
You deal with me from the first look on, and the work is in writing before we start, so you know what you're getting and what it covers.
You call or message
Call (254) 327-1950 or send the form with what you're seeing and a few photos, and we get back to you to set a time.
I look at the chimney
I come out myself, look the chimney over from the joints to the roof line, ask what you want done and give you a written estimate.
Materials, permit and prep
Once you say go, we line up materials and any permit the job needs, then protect the roof and the ground around the chimney.
The repair
Our crew does the mortar, flashing or brick work with me on site running it, so the job gets done the way it was written up.
Walkthrough and cleanup
We clean up, then walk the finished chimney with you so you can see every joint and seam we touched before we call it done.
Chimney repair questions
How much does chimney repair cost in Waco?
Across the US, a single-issue chimney repair usually costs about $160 to $750 per job. That's for one problem fixed, so a chimney that needs mortar, flashing and brick work all at once usually costs more. Your written estimate puts your own figure on it.
What is repointing on a chimney?
Repointing means removing the worn, crumbling mortar from between the bricks and replacing it with new mortar. It's also called pointing, or a bit loosely tuckpointing, so you may see any of those names on a quote for the same work.
What causes water to leak around my chimney?
Water usually gets in where the chimney passes through the roof, when the flashing there is worn, loose or missing. Masonry trade guidance calls for both base flashing and counter flashing at that joint, so if you're comparing quotes for a leak, ask whether both are part of the job.
How do I choose the right mortar for an old brick chimney?
For a historic brick chimney, preservation guidance points to lime mortar, because it's soft, porous and changes little in size as temperatures change. The same guidance warns that repointing old masonry with harder mortars like Portland cement could make it absorb moisture and fail, and that damage can be structural, not just cosmetic. On an older chimney we pick a mortar that suits the brick already there, and you're welcome to ask which one we plan to use.
Does chimney work on an older Waco house need historic review?
Some properties do, because the city's Planning Services reviews development applications for historic preservation requirements, special overlay districts and design guidelines. You can ask the city's Planning Services whether those requirements reach your property, and it's worth knowing before the work is planned.
What causes a brick chimney to crack in Waco?
Moving ground is one cause, and about 59% of McLennan County's soil area is high shrink-swell clay, soil that swells and shrinks, compared with a Texas average of 32%. When I look at a cracked chimney, I check whether the crack follows the mortar joints or runs through the brick, because that tells us whether it's a joint repair or something bigger.
Chimney repair around Waco, TX
We're based in Waco, where the city's Inspection Services requires a permit before altering or renovating a property, so we check with them and pull one if your job needs it. Pick your city below or ask about yours.
Get your Waco chimney repair on the calendarwith one call to Craftsman
Water that keeps getting in around a chimney soaks the brick and the roof under it, so the sooner I see it, the smaller the repair usually is. Call (254) 327-1950 or send the form with photos of the chimney.