Chimney repair in Fargo ND - a chimney that keeps water out of your house
Crumbling brick, a cracked crown or a water stain near the chimney? We find where the water gets in and fix it there.
What does chimney repair involve on a Fargo house?
Chimney repair in Fargo means fixing the cracks, crumbling brick, damaged liners and poorly done earlier work that let water and heat get where they shouldn't, so your chimney stays sound and your house stays dry.
Most people call us after they notice loose brick on the roof, mortar falling out of the joints or a stain on the ceiling beside the chimney. The price usually turns on how many problems we find, how high and steep your roof is, whether the flue needs a new liner and how much brick has to come down, and the schedule turns mostly on the weather and on any permit the city asks for. If the trouble is only worn mortar, the job may really be tuckpointing, where we clean out the tired joints and refill them, and broken face brick is often a brick repair job instead. I'll tell you which it is in the estimate, along with what I'd do and why.
Why Fargo homeowners call us for chimney repair
I want you to understand your chimney before you spend money on it, so I explain what I find, what I'd fix first and what can wait.
I come out myself
I look at your chimney and write the estimate, and our own crew does the work with me on the job.
In business since 2017
I learned the trade beside an experienced mason here in the Fargo area and started this business in 2017.
Questions answered plainly
Ask me anything about the work, and I'll explain the reason behind each step in plain words.
No work you don't need
If a smaller repair will do the job, I'll tell you so before suggesting anything bigger.
Licensed and insured
We're licensed and insured, and you're welcome to ask me about either when you call (701) 566-7317.
The chimney repair work we do
What your chimney needs depends on where the water or damage starts, so I look at the whole chimney first and then we talk through which of these fits.
Talk to us about your chimney
Call or ask for an estimate, and I'll come out and look at what your chimney actually needs.
Why homeowners trust Masoncraft with their chimney repair
Water is often behind chimney trouble, so I check the top of the chimney and the spot where it meets the roof, not just the cracks you can see from the yard. Water that gets in at the top soaks into the brick, and freeze and thaw cycles then make that brick fail, so stopping it up there protects the rest.
A lot of the chimneys we see around Fargo sit on older houses, and I want the repair to suit the one it's on, so the new mortar and brick don't wear out the old. Our crew keeps the work tidy around your roof and yard, and the job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Chimney repair questions we hear
How much does chimney repair cost in Fargo?
Across the US, a chimney repair that fixes a single problem usually costs about $160 to $750 per job, and that's the market's range, not our price. A chimney with several problems, a new liner or a rebuilt top will run higher, so I give you your own figure in the written estimate.
What is the best way to reline an existing chimney?
For most existing chimneys, one estimating guide names a stainless steel flexible liner as the most common choice, because it threads down through the chimney without tearing anything apart and suits gas, oil and wood-burning appliances. A clay tile liner has to go in from above, so that guide sees it as practical only when the chimney is being rebuilt.
Can a chimney crown be repaired in cold weather in Fargo?
Sometimes, because many crown coating products have to go on at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or warmer, though some newer products are made to work below freezing. You can plan the coating for a warmer stretch or ask us about a product meant for the cold, and I'll tell you which makes more sense for your chimney.
Does a chimney repair contractor need a license in North Dakota?
Yes, North Dakota requires a contractor license for any construction job, repairs included, that costs more than $4,000. You can check whether a contractor's license is in good standing with the state's registered contractor search before you hire anyone.
How do I know if my chimney needs repair?
A yearly check is the simplest way, and an Illinois fire district recommends having a chimney professionally cleaned and inspected at least once a year. That visit gives you a regular point to catch a cracked crown or loose brick early, and if you see a stain inside near the chimney before then, please give us a call.
Can you repair a chimney without rebuilding it?
Usually, yes, because most chimney trouble starts at the crown, the flashing or worn joints, and those can be fixed with the chimney standing. We only suggest taking the top down and rebuilding it when too much brick has failed to hold a repair, and I'll show you why if that's the case.
What happens when you call about chimney repair in Fargo?
I plan every chimney job around your house and your schedule, and I tell you what I've found and what I'd do before any work starts.
Call or send the form
Call (701) 566-7317 or send the form with what you're seeing, and I'll answer or call you back to set a time.
I look at it with you
I come out myself, look over the chimney with you and answer your questions, so you see what I see.
Your written estimate
I write up the estimate, explaining what we'd do and why, so you know what you're paying for before you decide anything.
The work and walk-through
If you go ahead, we look into any permit, our crew does the work with me on site, and we walk the finished job with you.
Chimney repair in Fargo and the cities nearby
We're based in Fargo and also work in Moorhead, West Fargo and the cities around them. Fargo's Inspections Department doesn't name chimney repair on its permit list, so I check with the city before we start, handle any permit it asks for and tell you what I found.
Ask Masoncraft for a chimney estimate
Cracks and loose joints are usually easier to fix before another winter of water works into the brick, so call (701) 566-7317 or send the form.