Chimney Repair & Restoration
From tuckpointing to full rebuilds — masonry expertise you can trust.
Chimney repair requires true masonry expertise — not a roofer with a trowel. McNamara Masonry Restoration has been repairing, restoring, and rebuilding chimneys throughout the Philadelphia region for over 36 years. Whether you need simple tuckpointing, a new stone veneer facade, crown and cap replacement, or a complete chimney rebuild, we deliver lasting results backed by our standard warranty.
Chimney Services
🧱 Tuckpointing & Repointing
Deteriorated mortar joints are the most common chimney problem. We remove damaged mortar and repoint with new mortar matched to your existing color and profile, restoring both the structural integrity and appearance.
🪨 Chimney Stone Veneer
Transform the look of your chimney with manufactured stone veneer from Quality Stone & Veneer Inc. Installed with proper moisture management — not just mortared over deteriorating brick.
🛡️ Crown & Cap Repair
A cracked or missing chimney crown lets water pour directly into the chimney structure. We repair or replace crowns and install proper chimney caps to prevent water, animal, and debris entry.
💧 Flashing Repair
Failed chimney-to-roof flashing is a leading cause of attic and ceiling leaks. We install new step flashing and counter-flashing with proper integration into the roofing system.
🏗️ Chimney Rebuilds
When repair isn't enough, we rebuild chimneys from the roofline up (or from the foundation when necessary). New brick or stone, new crown, new cap, new flashing — built to last.
🎨 Waterproof Coating
Thorolastic and Sherlastic masonry coatings protect brick and stone from moisture penetration while allowing the masonry to breathe. An excellent preventive measure for aging chimneys.
Why Choose a Masonry Specialist for Chimney Work?
Many homeowners hire roofers or general contractors for chimney repairs. The problem? Chimney work is masonry work. It requires understanding of mortar chemistry, brick absorption rates, flashing integration, and load-bearing masonry principles.
McNamara Masonry Restoration was built on masonry — it's in our name. When you hire us for chimney repair, you get a team that has been working with brick, stone, and mortar for over three decades. We understand the materials because we work with them every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Look for crumbling or missing mortar between bricks, white staining (efflorescence), leaning or tilting, cracked bricks or stone, water stains on the ceiling or walls near the chimney, and missing or damaged cap or crown. If your chimney is more than 20 years old and has never been repointed, it almost certainly needs attention.
Chimney repair costs range widely based on the scope. Simple repointing may run $2,000–$5,000. Full chimney restoration with stone veneer, new crown, cap, and flashing can range from $8,000–$25,000+. We provide detailed proposals so you know exactly what's included.
Absolutely. Chimney stone veneer installation is one of our specialties. We install Quality Stone & Veneer Inc manufactured stone over a properly prepared substrate with our standard moisture management approach — the same attention to drainage and flashing that goes into every project.
Yes. Failed chimney flashing is one of the most common sources of roof and attic leaks. We install new step flashing and counter-flashing with proper integration into the roofing system, ensuring a watertight seal at the chimney-to-roof junction.
It depends on the cause and severity. Minor leaning may be correctable with structural reinforcement. Significant leaning often requires partial or full rebuilding. We'll assess the situation honestly and recommend the right approach — repair when possible, rebuild when necessary.
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