The cause fixed, not the symptom
We find where water is actually entering before quoting. Sealing the wrong surface is the most common wasted repair in this trade.
Free written estimate before any work begins
Chimney Repair in the San Francisco Bay Area
From a cracked crown to a full rebuild, with the scope and the price agreed in writing before anyone picks up a tool.
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FreeWritten estimate before work
1-2 daysTypical crown or liner job
MatchedMortar mixed to the original
Why chimney repair matters
Masonry fails slowly and then all at once. Water enters a small crack, freezes, opens the crack, and takes mortar with it each season. Repairs made early are pointing and sealing. Repairs left too long are rebuilds, and in a seismic area a neglected stack is a genuine hazard to the people underneath it.
Our guarantee
If you are not satisfied with the result, we come back and make it right at no charge.
Benefits
What you get
Written scope, fixed price
You get the work described in plain language with a price attached, and a free written estimate before anything begins.
Matched materials
Mortar mixed to match the strength and color of the original. Modern mortar that is harder than the brick destroys the brick.
Work that suits the structure
Repairs specified for the age and construction of the chimney, which on the Peninsula usually means unreinforced masonry that needs care.
Warning signs
When to book chimney repair
- Pieces of mortar or brick in the firebox or on the roof
- Damp patches on the ceiling or wall next to the chimney breast
- A white powdery bloom on the outside brickwork
- The crown at the top is cracked, spalled or missing
- The stack leans, bows, or has a visible gap where it meets the roof
- Rusted or missing flashing at the roofline
- Cracked or displaced flue tiles found during an inspection
- Damage after an earthquake or a major storm
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Call (209) 447-0752 or request a quote online.
Process
How we do it
Diagnose the cause
Inspection first, including the roof and the flue, so the quote addresses the reason and not just the visible damage.
Scope and quote in writing
What we will do, the materials, the access needed and the price. Free, and yours to compare.
Protect the site
Roof and grounds protected before the work starts, and access arranged so nothing is dropped where it should not be.
Carry out the repair
Repointing, crown rebuilding, liner replacement, flashing, cap fitting or a full rebuild, depending on what the diagnosis found.
Water test and photograph
Where the repair addressed a leak we test it, and you get before and after photographs on completion.
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Our work
Recent chimney repair jobs
Photographs from jobs our own crews have completed.
Questions
Chimney Repair FAQs
How do I know whether it needs repointing or rebuilding?
It depends on how deep the failure goes. If the mortar has eroded but the bricks are sound and the stack is straight, repointing is the answer. If bricks are spalling, the stack is leaning, or the structure has moved, rebuilding the affected section is the safer and often cheaper long-term option. The inspection tells us which.
My chimney leaks when it rains. Where is the water coming from?
Usually one of four places: a cracked crown, missing or failed flashing where the chimney meets the roof, porous or unpointed brickwork, or a missing cap letting rain straight down the flue. They present identically inside the house, which is why we diagnose before quoting.
Can you match the original brick and mortar?
In most cases yes. Matching the mortar strength matters more than the color: mortar harder than the surrounding brick pushes the damage into the brick itself, which is a much more expensive problem later.
How long does a repair take?
Repointing or a crown repair is usually a day. A liner replacement is one to two days. A partial or full rebuild depends on the height and access and is scheduled with you in advance.
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Other services we offer
Chimney Sweep
Full creosote and soot removal to CSIA standard, with a camera check of the flue before we pack up.
Learn more about Chimney SweepChimney Inspection
Level 1 and Level 2 inspections with a written report and camera footage, including inspections for a home sale.
Learn more about Chimney InspectionFireplace Cleaning
Firebox, damper, smoke chamber and hearth cleaned and checked, with the glass and brickwork brought back.
Learn more about Fireplace CleaningContact Alpine Chimney
Alpine Chimney Company
1080 Broadway
Millbrae, CA 94030
(209) 447-0752
info@alpinechimneycompany.com
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