Chimney Repairs

Chimney masonry takes a beating in rainy, stormy weather. Over time, masonry can begin to decay and deteriorate to the point that it presents a danger to your home and family.

Advanced Chimney Sweep provides chimney masonry repairs and preventative maintenance services to keep your chimney running more efficiently all year long.

Common Causes of Chimney Masonry Damage

A lot of things can harm a chimney’s masonry. Common causes include:

• Water Intrusion
• Chimney Fires
• Inferior bricks and mortar used to build the chimney
• Acids from flue gases
• Earthquakes, lightning, hail, and other weather events
• Old age and foundation settling

Masonry Solutions

Advanced Chimney Sweep has the trained crews and years of hands-on experience needed to solve any chimney masonry problem you’re experiencing.

Damaged Bricks

Cracks and deterioration in chimney bricks allow water to seep in, causing widespread damage. Brick problems throughout the masonry can lead to a leaning or collapsed chimney.

We replace damaged bricks to restore structural strength and beauty.

Crumbling Chimney Mortar

The mortar that holds the bricks together typically has a shorter lifespan than the bricks themselves. We see a lot of chimneys in the Spartanburg, SC and Greenville, SC regions with large spaces where mortar has deteriorated.

We perform tuckpointing to replace deteriorated mortar, prolonging the life of your chimney.

Leaky Chimneys

Chimney leaks are a masonry problem we address regularly. Leaks can come through the bricks and mortar, or they can happen due to a chimney crown with cracks and gaps, damaged chimney flashing, or a damaged or missing chimney cap.

Our crew will repair the problem that’s causing the leak.

Chimney Inspections

Before any masonry work starts, we’ll perform a thorough inspection to understand:

• Exactly what the problem is
• Why is the problem happening?
• If collateral damage has occurred

We’ll review our inspection report with you and recommend the best approach to address the identified issues.

Chimney Waterproofing

After masonry repairs are made, we recommend having us apply a water sealant to all parts of your chimney’s exterior. We use a product that protects the masonry while allowing naturally occurring moisture to escape through the sealant.

Chimney waterproofing can literally save your chimney. It can also save parts of your home near the chimney that could be affected by leaking or deterioration.

Call for Expert Masonry Repair

If you notice cracked bricks, crumbling mortar, or signs of a water leak in your chimney, contact Advanced Chimney Sweep to fix the problem the first time. You can reach us by phone or through our contact form.
We serve Spartanburg, Greenville, Roebuck, Duncan, Mauldin, Traveler’s Rest, Simpsonville, and other South Carolina communities.