After buying a new home, people often find themselves asking the question:Â “Does home insurance cover chimney damage?” — unfortunately, the question is often asked too late;Â after the damage is done. From flashing to fireboxes, damage to chimneys can...
Chimney Rebuilding and fireplace restoration and repair is an occasional but necessary part of your home’s maintenance program. When rebuilding your chimney becomes a necessity for safety (or other concerns), it can sound like an overwhelming project, to say the...
The terms brick tuckpointing and repointing are often used interchangeably, however, there are different results and expectations when deciding which repair your chimney needs. If your chimney’s mortar joints are starting to crack and fail, then you can decide which...
You bought your home because of the charming red brick facade and picturesque brick chimney. But now, the face of some of those bricks have started to look worn away. It’s as if someone were chipping away at the bricks! This is a condition...
To put it plain and simple, if you have any chimneys in your home then it’s likely there are hidden flaws that a regular home inspection won’t find. If you’re looking to buy a new home, then don’t miss the opportunity to ensure your chimney is...
