Small Chimney Cracks Do Not Stay Small in North Texas
A hairline crack in a chimney crown looks harmless in August. Then the fall rains come. Water gets into the crack and soaks the brick below it. One hard freeze later, that water expands, and the crack is twice as wide.
Dallas weather is rough on masonry. Summer heat bakes the mortar. Spring hail chips crowns and dents caps. The clay soil under our homes swells and shrinks, and the chimney moves with it. A repair that costs a little today costs a lot more after two more winters.
Dallas Chimney Care provides chimney repair in Dallas, TX with our own masonry team. We find the cause, show you photos, and fix it so it stays fixed.
Chimney Repairs We Handle
Chimney leak repair and flashing
A water stain on the ceiling next to the fireplace almost always points to the chimney. We track the leak to its source and repair it, whether that means new flashing, a sealed crown or a new cap. Read more about chimney flashing and leak repair.
Chimney crown repair
The crown is the concrete slab on top of the chimney. When it cracks, rain runs straight into the brick. We seal small cracks and rebuild crowns that are past saving. See chimney crown repair.
Brick and mortar repair
Crumbling mortar joints and flaking brick let water in and weaken the stack. Our crew grinds out the bad mortar and packs in new mortar that matches your home. See chimney masonry and tuckpointing.
Flue liner repair
Cracked clay tiles let heat and gases reach the walls of your house. We repair or replace the liner with stainless steel. See chimney liner installation.
Chimney caps and chase covers
A missing cap lets in rain, birds and squirrels. A rusted chase cover on a prefab chimney drips rust down the siding. We measure and install new chimney caps and chase covers.
Chimney rebuilds
When the top rows of brick are loose or the stack is leaning, we take it down to solid brick and rebuild it. See chimney rebuild.
Signs You Need Chimney Repair
- White, chalky stains on the brick
- Cracked, crumbling or missing mortar
- Flakes of brick or tile on the roof or in the firebox
- Rust on the cap, chase cover or damper
- Water stains or peeling paint near the fireplace
- A musty smell from the fireplace after rain
- A chimney that tilts or has pulled away from the house
How Our Chimney Repair Works
- Free estimate. We inspect the chimney from the firebox to the roof and take photos.
- Clear answers. You see the photos and hear what is urgent and what can wait.
- Written price. No work starts until you have the price in writing and agree to it.
- The repair. Our own team does the work. We protect your roof and yard and clean up when we finish.
- Warranty. Every repair is covered by our 5-year workmanship warranty.
Homeowners who are age 65 and up, veterans and first responders get 10% off, and flashing and leak repair is 10% off too. For a larger job, ask about chimney repair financing. See our chimney repair prices and coupons.
Repair and Maintenance Go Together
Good chimney repair services start with chimney maintenance. A yearly chimney cleaning removes soot and creosote buildup, which are fire hazards, and the inspection that comes with it finds cracks while they are still small. A damaged flue can also let carbon monoxide into the house, whether you burn wood or have a gas fireplace.
For any homeowner, a professional chimney check once a year is the cheapest way to protect your home. We work on Dallas homes throughout Dallas and across DFW. We handle fireplace repair too, so the whole fireplace and chimney is looked after by one team, from the firebox to the vent at the top.
Why Dallas Chimney Care for Chimney Repair
Dallas Chimney Care is a small local chimney repair company and chimney sweep in Dallas, TX, not a chain. Our owner worked on chimneys for 20 years before he opened the business, and he is certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America. You can check what the institute teaches homeowners at csia.org.
The person who looks at your chimney is part of our own team, and so is the crew that repairs it. We also do the yearly chimney inspection that catches problems early. For everything else we offer, see our other chimney services.