CSIA-certified chimney specialists serving Minneapolis homes with honest assessments and quality masonry work. Licensed, insured, and ready to protect your home from Minnesota’s freeze-thaw damage.
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You’re not dealing with water stains on your ceiling or scrambling to find a contractor when bricks start falling. Instead, you’ve got a structurally sound chimney that handles Minneapolis’s brutal temperature swings—from 20 below to 90 above—without crumbling mortar or spalling bricks.
Our chimney repair service addresses the real damage that freeze-thaw cycles cause to masonry. When water seeps into cracks, freezes, and expands, it tears apart mortar joints and brick faces. We catch this early with thorough inspections, then restore structural integrity using climate-appropriate materials that last through Minnesota winters.
You get transparent assessments that explain exactly what needs repair versus what can wait. We’ll show you whether tuckpointing can save your chimney or if water damage has progressed to where a rebuild makes sense. No fear tactics, no pressure—just honest guidance based on what we find during inspection.
The result is a chimney that keeps smoke and carbon monoxide outside where they belong, protects your home’s interior from water infiltration, and maintains its value when inspection time comes.
Local Chimney Expertise Since 2001
We’ve repaired over 1,200 chimneys across Northeast Minneapolis, Uptown, and South Minneapolis neighborhoods where homes built in the 1920s through 1940s are hitting that 80-year mark when original masonry starts failing. Our team knows the specific challenges these bungalows and four-squares face—original clay tile liners cracking from decades of use, mortar that’s outlived its 25-year lifespan, and crowns damaged by ice dam water.
As CSIA-certified chimney sweeps, we handle everything from minor tuckpointing to complete rebuilds, always starting with a detailed inspection that documents current condition. We work with Minneapolis Building Permits and Inspections on structural repairs, ensuring your project meets code requirements without you having to navigate that process alone.
Our approach focuses on education. We explain what’s happening with your chimney, why Minnesota’s climate accelerates certain types of damage, and what your repair options look like with realistic cost ranges. You’ll understand the difference between a $800 tuckpointing job that prevents future problems and a $12,000 rebuild that becomes necessary when damage goes too far.
When you call us, you’re working with contractors who’ve seen every type of chimney issue that Minneapolis weather can create and know how to fix it properly the first time.
Our Chimney Repair Process
We start by scheduling a comprehensive inspection where our certified technician examines your chimney from crown to firebox. This takes about two hours and includes checking mortar joints, flue liner condition, flashing integrity, and structural stability. You’ll get photos of any damage we find along with a written report explaining what needs attention now versus what to monitor.
Once you approve the scope of work, we handle permit applications if your repair requires them—most structural masonry work in Minneapolis does. We order materials suited for Minnesota’s climate, including breathable sealers that protect against moisture while letting masonry breathe, and schedule repairs during warm, dry weather when mortar cures properly.
During repairs, we protect your property with tarps and careful material handling. Tuckpointing typically takes one to two days depending on extent. Flue relining runs one to two days. Larger rebuilds may take three to five days. We clean up thoroughly each day and complete a final inspection with you to ensure everything meets our standards and your expectations.
You receive documentation of completed work, warranty information, and guidance on maintenance that extends your chimney’s life between major repairs.
Complete Minneapolis Chimney Services
Chimney damage doesn’t wait for convenient timing. In Minneapolis, that crack you notice in April after snow melts will be twice as large by next spring if freeze-thaw cycles continue working on it. We provide the full range of chimney services that address problems at every stage, from preventive maintenance to emergency repairs.
Our masonry restoration handles deteriorated mortar joints through tuckpointing, replaces damaged bricks, rebuilds chimney crowns, and installs proper flashing that keeps water out. For homes between Lake Street and Minnehaha Parkway where 1920s construction is common, we often find original lime mortar that needs replacement with modern materials engineered for Minnesota’s temperature extremes.
Flue relining with stainless steel liners solves cracked clay tile problems permanently. These liners resist acidic condensation, handle temperature fluctuations without cracking, and carry 15 to 25-year warranties. We also install chimney caps that prevent water entry and animal intrusion, and apply professional-grade waterproofing that protects your investment.
For homeowners along Lyndale, Hennepin, or Central Avenue corridors, our service area covers all of Hennepin County with the same quality standards and honest approach. Call us at 651-399-2759 to schedule your chimney inspection and get straight answers about what your chimney needs.
