Brick and Stone Chimneys Repaired, Repointed and Restored
Chimney Repair & Restoration in the Main Line and Havertown area
Chimney repair and chimney restoration for homes in the Main Line and Havertown area, from eroded joints and cracked crowns to older chimneys brought back with lime mortar.
Repairs That Blend In
Mortar color, texture and joint style matched as closely as the materials allow.
Custom Crowns
Flagstone and cast concrete crowns built to shed water and protect your chimney.
Preservation Trained
Lime mortar and traditional methods for older brick and stone chimneys.
Chimney Repair and Restoration for Homeowners in the Main Line and Havertown area
A chimney rarely fails all at once. It starts with a few eroded mortar joints, a hairline crack in the crown or a brick that begins to flake. Left alone, water works its way in, freeze-thaw cycles widen the damage, and a simple repair turns into a rebuild. BJK Masonry & Restoration provides chimney repair and chimney restoration for homeowners in Havertown, Wynnewood, Ardmore and nearby communities, fixing the damage while the chimney can still be saved.
Every repair starts with finding where the problem is coming from. We look at the brick or stone, the mortar joints, the crown and the flue cap, then recommend the best chimney repair service that addresses the cause. For older homes, chimney restoration means using materials that work with the original masonry, and we prepare lime mortar in-house so repairs on historic brick and stone behave like the original.
When a chimney has deteriorated past the point of repair, we can also handle chimney installation and replacement.
Our Chimney Repair & Restoration Services
From a few worn joints to a full restoration, we repair the masonry that keeps your chimney sound and watertight.
Chimney Crown Repair
Brick and Stone Replacement
Flue Caps
Masonry Fireplaces
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Need a Chimney Repair?
Tell us about your chimney and we will schedule your free on-site estimate to look at it and explain whether repair or replacement makes sense.
Recent Chimney Repair & Restoration Projects
Chimney repointing, crown repairs and restorations for homeowners across our service area in the Main Line and Havertown area.
Our Process
What to Expect from BJK for Chimney Repair & Restoration
From your free estimate through the final walkthrough, BJK keeps the chimney repair process clear, careful and focused on protecting your home.
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Free Estimate and Evaluation
Contact BJK to discuss your chimney. We visit your home, look at the brick, mortar, crown and flue cap, and identify what is causing the damage.
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Clear Recommendations
We explain the recommended repair, the materials involved and what to expect, and our team stays available to answer questions and keep the project on track.
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Careful Chimney Repair
Our team completes the approved work, matching mortar color, texture and joint style as closely as the materials allow and using lime mortar where older chimneys call for it.
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Final Walkthrough
We review the finished repair with you, answer any remaining questions and leave the work area clean.
Schedule Your Chimney Repair & Restoration in the Main Line and Havertown area
Serving homeowners in Havertown, Wynnewood, Ardmore and nearby communities.
Call 610-585-8410 or fill out the form below to get started.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Chimney Repair & Restoration
Have questions about chimney repair, restoration costs or insurance? Here are answers to the questions we hear most from homeowners in the Main Line and Havertown area.
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It depends on the cause. Standard policies generally cover sudden and accidental damage, such as a lightning strike, a chimney fire, a falling tree or windstorm damage. Deterioration from age, neglected maintenance or normal wear and tear is usually not covered. Even when damage is covered, a repair that costs close to or below your deductible may not result in a payout.
It depends on what needs to be fixed. Common fixes like cap replacement or crown repair at $200 to $850 on average. Chimney crown repair ranging from $100 to $3,000, and a new chimney cap averaging around $300. At BJK, projects start at $450, and we provide a project-specific price after a free on-site estimate.
Small tasks like keeping the flue cap clear are manageable, but most chimney repairs are best left to a professional. The work happens on the roof, often at height, and repointing and crown repair take the right mortar, tools and technique to last. On older chimneys, using the wrong mortar can damage the original brick or stone. A professional repair also helps catch problems you may not see from the ground.
Chimney restoration usually combines several repairs, so the total depends on the chimney's size, condition and how much work it needs. For reference, repairing spalling bricks at $1,000 to $3,500 on average, and a full crown replacement averaging around $1,550. Restorations that include repointing, brick replacement and a new crown cost more than single repairs. We provide a project-specific price after a free on-site estimate.
Only when a covered event caused the damage. If a covered peril, such as a fallen tree, caused the chimney to lean, insurance may help cover the repairs and chimney restoration costs. When a chimney collapses from long-term deterioration, most insurers treat it as structural damage, and the policy likely won't cover the rebuild. Check with your insurance company about your specific coverage.
Late spring through early fall is usually the best time for chimney repair on the Main Line. Mortar needs mild temperatures to cure properly, and lime mortar in particular should not be exposed to freezing while it sets. Scheduling repairs before the heating season also means your chimney is ready when you need it, and it stops water damage before winter freeze-thaw cycles make it worse.
Contact Us About Your Chimney Repair Project
Call us or send a message, and we will help you schedule your free chimney repair estimate and answer any questions about your project.
Phone
610-585-8410
Email Address
office@bjkmasonry.com
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
Address
57 W Hillcrest Ave, Havertown, PA 19083