Chimney Repair & Rebuilds
A cracked crown, washed-out mortar or a leaning stack lets water into your chimney and the house below it. We repoint, repair and rebuild chimney masonry so it stays solid and sheds water the way it should.
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Chimney Masonry Repair
We handle the brick, stone and mortar side of your chimney, from a few open joints to a full rebuild above the roofline, with the same matched mortars we use for tuckpointing and masonry repair on walls.
Chimney Repointing
Up top, chimney mortar takes weather from every side and fails first. We rake out the open joints and repoint with a matched mortar so the stack stays tight.
Brick & Stone Replacement
Spalled, cracked or loose chimney bricks get replaced with matching units, so the stack looks right and stops dropping pieces on the roof.
Crown Repair & Rebuilds
The crown is your chimney’s roof. We seal hairline cracks or rebuild a failed crown with a proper slope and overhang so rain runs off.
Chimney Caps
A cap keeps rain, animals and debris out of the flue. We install new caps and reset loose ones.
Partial & Full Rebuilds
When a stack is loose or leaning, we take it down to sound brick and rebuild it, from the roofline up or just the top courses.
Leaks at the Roofline
Many chimney leaks are the flashing, not the brick. We repoint and reseal the joints the flashing is set into, and we’ll tell you straight if the flashing itself needs a roofer.
Signs Your Chimney Needs Repair
Chimney damage is hard to see from the ground until it’s serious. If you spot any of these, get it looked at before winter.
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Cracked or crumbling crownThe concrete cap on top splitting or breaking away.
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White staining on the brickEfflorescence means water is soaking into the stack.
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Loose or falling bricksPieces of masonry turning up on the roof or in the yard.
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Leaning or bowing stackA chimney pulling away from the roofline or out of plumb.
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Water stains insideDamp, stains or drips on the ceiling or wall around the chimney.
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Gapped, recessed mortarOpen joints near the top where the mortar has washed out.
Our Chimney Repair Process
Here’s what happens from the first look to the last brick.
1. Free Inspection
We check the crown, the mortar, the brick and the flashing joints, then tell you straight whether it’s a repair or a rebuild.
2. Clear Written Quote
Itemized pricing in writing for the repair, and for the rebuild if it comes to that, with no pressure either way.
3. Repair or Rebuild
Our WSIB-compliant crew works safely on the roof, repointing, replacing brick, rebuilding the crown or rebuilding the stack.
4. Final Walkthrough
We clean up, show you the finished chimney and back the work with a written warranty.
Honest Chimney Repair, Done On Point
Chimney work is masonry work: brick, stone, mortar and crowns, done to last by On Point Masonry Repair and Waterproofing, a locally owned crew from Paris. If what your chimney actually needs is a sweep or a new liner, we’ll say so.
- Fully InsuredComplete liability coverage on every job.
- WSIB-Compliant CrewSafe, compliant work up on the roof.
- Written WarrantyEvery chimney repair we finish is backed in writing.
- Locally Owned & OperatedReal local people who answer the phone, not a call centre.
- Free, No-Pressure QuotesAn honest assessment every time, with no obligation.
- 4.9 ★ on Google70+ Google reviews from happy neighbours.
Chimney Repair FAQ
Straight answers about chimney repair, from crowns and caps to full rebuilds.
How much does chimney repair cost?
Plan on about $500–$2,500 for a crown repair or spot repointing, and roughly $3,000–$7,500 to rebuild a typical stack from the roofline up. Tall, double-flue or hard-to-reach chimneys run more. You’ll get ours as a free written quote.
Do I need a chimney repair or a full rebuild?
Repair, if the brick and mortar are mostly sound: repointing and a crown repair handle most chimneys. If the stack is leaning, loose through several courses or badly spalled, a partial or full rebuild is the safer, longer-lasting fix, and we’ll show you why.
What is a chimney crown and why does it matter?
It’s the concrete cap on top of the stack, and it matters because it’s the chimney’s roof. A good crown slopes and overhangs so rain runs off and drips clear of the brick. Once it cracks, water goes straight down into the masonry, so crown repair is one of the best-value fixes on any chimney.
Why is my chimney leaking?
Usually one of three things: a cracked crown, open mortar joints or failed flashing where the chimney meets the roof. A missing cap lets rain straight down the flue too. We find which one it is before we quote, and if the metal flashing itself has failed, we’ll tell you straight that it’s a roofer’s job.
Do you sweep chimneys or install liners?
No. We handle the masonry: brick, stone, mortar, crowns, caps and rebuilds. For sweeping, liners or a wood-stove inspection, you want a chimney sweep with WETT certification, and we’re glad to point you to one.
When is the best time to repair a chimney?
Spring through fall, when mortar can cure properly. It’s worth fixing open joints and a cracked crown before winter, because water that soaks in expands with every hard frost and pries the damage wider. We inspect year-round.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
Yes, it can be, so don’t sit on it. A stack that’s out of plumb above the roofline usually has failed mortar and needs rebuilding before it starts dropping bricks. A lean that starts lower down can point to a footing problem, and that’s an engineer’s call before it’s ours.
What Homeowners Say About Our Chimney Work
4.9 ★ on Google from 70+ Google reviews. A few from homeowners whose chimneys we’ve repaired and rebuilt.
Dave and his crew rebuilt my chimney and fixed various cracks in the masonry. They were very pleasant to have around and I am very happy with the work they did.
This team is incredibly skilled in what they do from re pointing to full chimney repairs. Very knowledgeable, friendly and always great communication. If you want quality work at a fair price give these guys a call.
Great job fixing my chimney, window sills, and waterproofing along the front of my house. Very professional and really good workmanship.
Chimney Repair Service Areas
Based in Paris, Ontario, we repair and rebuild chimneys across SW Ontario:
Request Your Free Chimney Repair Quote
Tell us what’s going on with your chimney, and send photos from the ground if you can. We’ll come back with a straight answer on repair or rebuild. Rather talk it through? Call (519) 802-2138 or email [email protected].
Cracked crown or crumbling chimney? Let’s take a look, free.
Chimney repointing, crowns, caps and rebuilds with a written warranty, from a Paris-based masonry crew.
Call (519) 802-2138