Chimney Repairs
Chimney repairs done right. Honest assessments, accurate quotes, quality workmanship throughout Metro Vancouver since 2012.
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Chimney and Fireplace Repair in Vancouver
Chimneys develop problems gradually. Mortar erodes, flashing fails, crowns crack, usually without obvious signs until water gets in or something stops working. We inspect, diagnose, and repair the full range of chimney and fireplace issues across Metro Vancouver. If you're not sure what's wrong, a free estimate starts with an honest look at what's actually happening.
Left unrepaired, small chimney problems tend to become expensive ones. Water gets in, masonry deteriorates, and what starts as a cracked crown can eventually mean a full rebuild.
If your chimney is exhibiting problems, don’t put off repairs. Getting repairs done will save you money, and help prevent hazards such as a collapsing chimney, black mould, falling concrete, or smoke damage.
Common signs that your chimney is in need of repair:
- Deteriorating concrete or mortar
- Moss
- Moisture
- Flaking paint
- Chimney pulling away from the house
- Sooty smell or cold drafts
- Water on walls or ceilings near the chimney
- Home inspector flagged something
Before and After Chimney Work
Coquitlam Chimney Before Coquitlam Chimney After 
Abbotsford Chimney Before 
Abbotsford Chimney After 
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Coquitlam Chimney After 
Tsawwassen Chimney Before 
Tsawwassen Chimney After
Here you can see examples of chimneys before and after our work. Damage to chimneys varies according to several factors (age, build quality, usage, weather, etc). To determine what kind of repairs may be necessary for your chimney request a free estimate inspection. We’ll give you expert evaluation on the condition of your chimney, and honest professional recommendations, for free. Request a free estimate now.
Chimney Leak Troubleshooting & Repair
A leaky chimney is a serious problem that can result in water damage to the interior of your home, and more importantly, can put your health at risk by allowing toxic black mould into your home. It is imperative that moisture be kept out.
We identify the source of the leak and repair it. That usually means examining the flashing, crown, mortar joints, or chimney cap, depending on where water is getting in.
Chimney Rebuilds
When a chimney is too deteriorated to repair effectively, a rebuild is the right call. We offer two options. Partial Chimney Rebuild and Complete Chimney Rebuild.
With a Complete Rebuild, your old chimney is removed and rebuilt from the ground up, leaving interior of fireplace intact where possible.
With a Partial Rebuild, we remove your old chimney to the minimum level needed, and rebuild with new materials.
Wood Chase Chimney Cover Replacement and Improvement
Not all chimney repairs we undertake in are masonry chimneys. Wood chases which usually house gas fireplace inserts or manufactured fireplaces, are a common repair for Lindbjerg Chimney.
Wood chases also take a beating from the lower mainland weather. In many cases due to inadequate overhang and poor installation, preventable issues occur such as premature deteriorated siding or cladding, as well as water pouring directly into the framing of the chase or the actual living space.
We troubleshoot and provide an effective solution to deal with the problem. Depending on how much the chimney has been compromised, we will do anything from replacing the cover to replacing rotted wood framing, cladding and flashing. We will deal with the issue.
Chimney Repair & Rebuild FAQs
Yes. This is important. We provide and assemble scaffold instead of you having to hire a separate company to set up scaffold. Scaffolding ensures safety for our team, for you, and your property. Some service providers work off of ladders, which is unsafe. But furthermore, scaffolding protects your yard and house since we send up all materials up the scaffold with a pulley system. You will not find us throwing bricks or debris from your roof and risking damage to your property!
We provide a 25 year guarantee on every chimney we build.
The fine, white residue appearing on the inside of your fireplace, facing and hearth is called efflorescence. It is the powdery residue of water and salts that usually appears when there is a leaking problem.
The metal (flashing) that is inserted into the brick and covers the roof flashing just above the roof.
Common signs that your chimney is in need of a rebuild (and is too deteriorated to repair) are loose bricks, cracks, mortar falling out, and spalling (face of bricks falling off). Not sure how to identify these problems, let us know. We can take a look and provide an estimate for free.
This suggests that your chimney is likely to have an internal leaking problem. Water that has been trapped in the masonry material behind the paint needs to find its way out and it will take the paint with it as it exits.
Yes. Dark, dirty stains and moss growth anywhere on your chimney such as on top, or on shoulder (slope) indicates a leaking problem. Wherever you see this, the affected masonry has been saturated with water for a prolonged period of time and is showing these signs of deterioration. It usually happens from the top down or wherever water has a surface to sit and soak through.
Get a free estimate by reaching out online or by calling our team at 604-614-7516.
4.7 Average RatingBased on 39+ verified customer reviews
"a pleasure to deal with"
"Lindbjerg Chimney did great job of repairs on our chimney. Charlie diagnosed the issues and Daniel led the strong team that did the work. Everyone was knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with. The work was done in timely manner and within the estimate. I would be happy to use them again."
Brian Wallace • Google Review
"professional, prompt, friendly"
"We contacted Lindbjerg Chimney Service because of leaks around our existing chimney. They came quickly and in the rain analyzed the problem, completing immediate measures to reduce the water damage. Their quotation was thorough, easily understood, and prompt — and they were on the job in a matter of a few days. The problem was exactly as they predicted, and the solution, a major new upper chimney portion, is extremely attractive. They were professional, prompt, friendly and did a great clean up. We would recommend their service to others."
Keath Seeton • Langley