Chimney masonry and flashing repair in Tulsa
Cracked brick, worn mortar and loose flashing repaired before water and freezing weather make it worse.
Chimney and fireplace repair
Brick is strong until water gets in
A brick chimney is built to last, but it stands in every storm. Water that soaks into the brick and mortar freezes, expands and breaks the masonry apart from the inside. Where the chimney meets the roof, the flashing has to keep water out of the joint. Masonry and flashing repair fixes the damage and closes the paths the water used.
Brick and mortar
Damaged bricks replaced, joints repaired.
Flashing sealed
The joint between chimney and roof kept dry.
Freeze damage
The most common cause in Oklahoma.
You approve first
We explain options before work starts.
What damages chimney masonry
Water and temperature swings do most of the damage.
Brick and mortar are porous. Rain soaks in, and when temperatures drop, that water freezes and expands. Over many winters the faces of the bricks start to flake off, a problem called spalling, and the mortar joints crumble. A cracked crown or a missing cap lets even more water in.
Oklahoma weather is hard on masonry. Wet springs, hail, and winter nights that drop below freezing all add to the wear.
Signs your chimney needs masonry repair
Walk around the house and look at the chimney. These are the signs we look for too:
- Bricks with flaking or crumbling faces
- Cracked or loose bricks
- Gaps or crumbling mortar between bricks
- White staining on the brick, which shows water moving through it
- Pieces of brick or mortar on the roof or the ground
- A chimney that looks like it is leaning
Chimney flashing
Flashing seals the joint where the chimney meets the roof.
Flashing is the metal that wraps the base of the chimney and tucks under the shingles. It keeps rain from running down the outside of the chimney and into the house. Over time it pulls loose, the sealant dries out and wind or hail can bend it. When that happens, water runs in along the chimney and shows up as stains on the ceiling or the wall beside the fireplace.
We check the flashing on every visit. If it is loose or worn, we explain the repair and the cost, and you decide. Leaks that come and go with heavy, wind-driven rain often start here. See chimney leak repair for the other places water gets in.
- Water stains on the ceiling or wall beside the chimney
- Flashing that is bent, lifted or pulling away from the brick
- Cracked or missing sealant along the top edge
- Rust on the metal at the base of the chimney
How we repair chimney masonry
We look at the whole chimney, not only the spot you noticed. Then we explain what is damaged, how urgent it is and what the repair involves. Damaged bricks can be replaced, and worn mortar joints are repaired with tuckpointing.
If the damage has gone too far to patch, we tell you plainly and explain what a chimney rebuild would involve. You decide what we do.
Masonry and flashing repair around Tulsa
We do this work for homeowners in Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Owasso, Sapulpa, Catoosa, Glenpool and Coweta. Call (918) 361-4929 and describe what you are seeing, and we will tell you what to expect before we come out.
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How the job works
From inspection to finished repair
The same four steps on every repair.
1
We look closely
We inspect the problem and the parts around it.
2
We explain it
You hear what we found, how urgent it is and your options.
3
You approve the work
We only do the work you choose.
4
We finish and clean up
The work gets done and the area is left clean.
Masonry and flashing repair questions
Masonry and flashing repair FAQ
Another question? Call us and talk to a real person.
Is white staining on my chimney a problem?
White staining usually means water is moving through the masonry and leaving minerals behind. The stain itself is not the problem, but the water is. Have the chimney checked to find where the water gets in.
Is a leaning chimney dangerous?
A leaning chimney can mean serious damage to the masonry or what it sits on. Do not use the fireplace and call us to take a look.
Will the repair match my brick?
Tell us if the look matters to you. We talk through the repair and how it will look when we quote the job.
Is a leak at the base of my chimney a flashing problem?
Often, yes. Stains beside the chimney after heavy rain usually point to the flashing. A cracked crown or worn mortar can cause the same stain, so we check all three before we recommend a repair.
Chimney repairs
Other chimney repairs
Each one starts with a look at your chimney.
Chimney cap installation
A cap that fits keeps rain, animals and debris out and sparks in.
Chimney crown repair
We seal or rebuild the slab that sheds water off the top of the chimney.
Flue liner repair and relining
A sound liner keeps heat away from your home and smoke gases out of the brick.
Smoke chamber repair
Cracks sealed and rough brick parged smooth so smoke moves up cleanly.
Damper repair and replacement
A damper that opens fully, closes tight and keeps drafts and rain out.
Firebox repair
Cracked firebrick and burned-out joints repaired where the fire burns.
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