Chimney Repair:

 

Tuck Pointing:

When a chimney is starting to deteriorate, but the bricks or stone still appear to be in good shape, tuck- pointing may be your solution. Tuck-pointing is when the mortar joints between the bricks or stone are filled back in with new mortar. The mortar in between the bricks or stone can become soft and crumbly even though the bricks are still intact. Removing the old mortar and replacing it can add new life to the chimney, stop water leaks and save thousands in rebuilding costs.  After your chimney has been re-pointed, we suggest waterproofing the chimney to protect your investment.

 

Rebuilding the Chimney:

We rebuild chimneys in circumstances where a chimney’s repair goes beyond repointing. It is usually the result of years of neglect and resorted to when a chimney is not safe to use as it is. From partial chimney rebuilds to roofline up rebuilds and complete rebuilds, we will assess which type of rebuild is suitable for you. When a chimney has numerous crumbling or spalling brick a rebuild is typically needed.

 

Crown:

The chimneys crown is the concrete at the top of the chimney built to stop water and protect the bricks that surround your chimney flue. Since your crown and cap is at the very top of your masonry structure, it acts like a helmet for the entire fireplace and chimney system. The crown essentially becomes the protector, responsible for keeping the inside of your fireplace and flue safe and dry. 

 

Whether your chimney crown has small cracks or is crumbling completely we can help. Thompson Chimney Services offers full Crown replacements as long repairs. The crown is vital to the life and safety of the chimney.

 

Flashing:

The #1 reason your chimney needs roof flashing repair to stop leaks before they start! Leaks in a home are the biggest complaint among homeowners, and water entry into fireplaces are absolutely the most common signs of a leaking chimney.

Water damage from your flashing leaking will lead to other critical problems such as:

• ceiling stains

• mold

• roof damage

Call Thompson Chimney Services today to have your flashing repaired or replaced. By keeping your chimney roof flashing in good repair, you can prevent water damage now, and costly home repairs later.

Waterproofing:

Bricks are like sponges! When water strikes the surface of the brick, it slowly penetrates to the interior, causing the brick to weaken, and eventually, crumble. To delay further damage, you can have your chimney waterproofed.  Thompson Chimney Services offers a professional grade waterproofing product that’s 100% vapor permeable, which allows the water vapors to escape instead of being trapped.  If this moisture is left untreated, spalling, scaling, deterioration, and freeze-thaw damage can be expedited.

One of the best protections you can offer a newly repaired or rebuilt chimney is waterproofing. Be sure that waterproofing is part of any chimney repair!