Chimney repair in St. Louis
Loose brick, a stain by the chimney or a fireplace you want checked before winter. Describe what you see, and one local chimney contractor reaches out.
Areas served
We take requests from St. Louis city neighborhoods like Tower Grove, Bevo and Dutchtown; county towns such as Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Maplewood, University City, Affton, Florissant, Ballwin and Chesterfield; and St. Charles and O'Fallon across the Missouri River.
What chimney jobs usually involve
- Tuckpointing. Grinding out worn mortar and replacing it.
- Crown repair. Fixing the concrete top that sheds rain.
- Caps and chase covers. Keeping rain and animals out.
- Flashing. Sealing where the chimney meets the roof.
- Liners. Relining cracked or unlined flues.
- Inspections and sweeps. Yearly checks for wood burners and home buyers.
What affects the price
- Height and roof pitch. Steep or tall means more setup.
- How much brick is loose. Spot repair or a rebuild above the roofline.
- Brick type. Old soft brick needs matched soft mortar.
- Liner type. Stainless relines cost more than a cap.
- Access. Scaffolding or a lift for tall city chimneys.
Inspection levels
Inspection levels come from the NFPA 211 standard. The Chimney Safety Institute of America explains them and lists credentialed sweeps. source
How it works
- Describe the chimney problem.
- One contractor covering your area reviews it.
- They reach out to inspect and price it.
Read before you call
- Chimney repairs, explained
- Inspections and sweeps
- South City brick homes
- St. Louis County
- St. Charles County
Start your request
Tell us the chimney issue, then how to reach you. It does not lock you into a job.
One St. Louis chimney contractor sees your request. We never sell your info.