Masonry Repairs

The brick and mortar are what hold your chimney up and keep the weather out. We rebuild, repoint, and restore it.

Serving Southern Maryland Since 1996

CSIA Certified

Every Brand Serviced

What's Included

Masonry, Built to Last

Your chimney's masonry does more than look good — it holds the structure together and keeps water and weather out, so when the mortar crumbles or the brick starts to go, the damage only compounds. We handle the full range, from a few hours of tuck-pointing to a complete tear-down and rebuild; send a few photos and we'll size up the work.

Tuck-pointing and repointing
Partial and full chimney rebuilds
Crowns and crown coats
Smoke-chamber parging
Brick removal and replacement
Tear-downs, including open-hearth conversions

Masonry Repairs by Chesapeake Chimney in Southern Maryland

Our Past Work

Masonry Repairs — Before & After

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More of Our Work

Chimney Teardown — Chesapeake Chimney project in Southern Maryland — Chimney Teardown

Smoke Chamber Parging — Chesapeake Chimney project in Southern Maryland — Smoke Chamber Parging

Teardown Open Hearth to VFL — Chesapeake Chimney project in Southern Maryland — Teardown Open Hearth to VFL

Common Questions

Questions, Answered

The questions we hear most.

How do I know if my chimney needs masonry work?

Crumbling mortar, spalling or loose brick, a cracked crown, or staining are the common signs. Send us photos and we'll tell you what we see.

Can you rebuild just the top, or does it all have to go?

Often just the top. Many chimneys only need the section above the roofline rebuilt — we'll scope exactly what's needed and price it per the project after we see it.

What is tuck-pointing, and does my chimney need it?

Tuck-pointing is grinding out crumbling mortar joints and packing in fresh mortar. If the mortar between your bricks looks recessed, cracked, or sandy, it's time — catching it early keeps water out and stops the damage from spreading.

How long does chimney masonry work take?

It depends on the job. Tuck-pointing a section can be a few hours; a full tear-down and rebuild runs longer. Send us photos and we'll give you a realistic timeline along with your estimate.

Real Reviews

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What Your Neighbors Say

What Southern Maryland says after we leave.

They were very thorough and professional. Clearly communicated and showed us many pictures of issues the inspection revealed. Identified and reviewed our options for remediation, identifying the tradeoffs. Very...

— Donna M.

Brian inspected my chimney and woodstove and found several issues that need to be addressed. He took pictures and clearly explained the problems and possible solutions. He was very knowledgeable, communicated the...

— Kathy J.

I had made an offer to purchase a new home which had both a wood burning stove and a standard chimney. I had Chesapeake Chimney inspect them for me. They were very professional and thorough, and they uncovered the fact...

— John O.

We have used Chesapeake Chimney since 1996 for our wood burning fireplaces, but had never had them repair a gas stove insert. The technician, Joe, was amazing! He was very honest and helpful. He diagnosed the problem...

— Mary R.

Joseph was amazing! He serviced both of our gas fireplaces, and we can now FINALLY turn them on using the light switches. I'm so happy and just in time for the holidays. The new embers look amazing as well!

— Angelica D.

I just had Joseph and Elijah complete maintenance service and thermocouple repair on my 20 year old propane stove. They did an exceptional job of cleaning up the stove, repairing problems, and returning the stove to...

— Bill W.

Fantastic service by Cameron. My woodstove was up and running again in no time. He was polite, courteous, and so knowledgeable. Within 20 minutes of him leaving, my woodstove had roared back to life, my heat pump shut...

— M. Agundez

Chesapeake Chimney installed a custom made, powder coated black chase cover and chimney cap on my house. It looks amazing, and is the perfect topper to our new roof and siding. Their prices are fair, and their customer...

— Ryan Coffin

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