Chimney Brick & Mortar Repair

Name: Anderson's Chimney & Masonry Service
Address: 207 Walnut Alley, New Cumberland, PA, 17070, US
Telephone: (717) 975-3526

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The Dangers of Compromised Masonry

Chimney masonry damage is often just the start of a variety of serious problems:

Ongoing deterioration that makes a chimney lean to one side or collapse entirely
Severe cracking after intruding water freezes and expands within the bricks
Water damage to nearby home building materials, sections of the chimney below the roof and the roof itself
Damage to the attic, floors, ceilings and walls
Mold growth that can spread throughout the home
An ugly visual, with discoloration, missing bricks and the look of an ancient monument sticking out of your roof

How We Do Brick & Mortar Repair

Anderson’s has been performing all levels of masonry repair and chimney rebuilding for decades. We know how to spot early signs of problems, and we know exactly how to fix larger problems, no matter their extent or severity. Most basic chimney repair work centers on brick replacement and tuckpointing.

Brick Replacement

After an inspection, our masons may recommend replacing specific bricks that have begun to spall (flake) and take on water. We’ll match your original bricks so your chimney maintains a “natural” look.

After the new bricks are in place, we’ll seal-coat the entire masonry surface with a product called ChimneySaver to prevent future water intrusion.

Tuckpointing

Tuckpointing is a process Anderson’s masons use to remove degraded mortar between chimney bricks and add fresh new mortar in its place.

Mortar joints can become compromised for many reasons, including a poor-quality compound used to create the joints originally. Strong replacement mortar will add strength and stability to your chimney while giving it a neat and orderly appearance.

Severely Damaged Chimneys

If masonry damage is severe, our crew can rebuild sections of your chimney or the entire chimney from the ground up. All chimney repair work starts with an inspection, which will tell us precisely what’s happening and what to do about it.

Note that our chimney repair and rebuilding services are all done in strict compliance with state and local code requirements.

Get Your Chimney Repaired Correctly

For all levels of chimney masonry damage, the Anderson team is standing by to make the needed repairs correctly and according to code.

We work throughout Lancaster, PA, Carlisle, PA, Harrisburg, PA, Central, PA, Gettysburg, PA, Hanover, PA, Chambersburg, PA, Rion Lion, PA, Shippensburg, PA, Middletown, PA, and other Pennsylvania communities.

Speak with a chimney and fireplace expert by calling (717) 975-3526. You can also use our handy contact form.

National Standards

As certified sweeps, we are held to national standards of the NFPA. NFPA 211 for wood burning, NFPA 54 for gas appliances and NFPA 31 for oil appliances. All of our work is always conducted professionally and in compliance with these and any other local government codes that apply. Our professional opinions will be based on our experience and education.