Bushwick’s masonry takes a beating. Freeze-thaw winters open up mortar joints on the pre-war walk-ups along Broadway and Bushwick Avenue; decades of weather crumble the crowns on wood-frame houses; and missing caps let rain straight into flues that then leak into living rooms. The signs are easy to spot once you know them: cracked or missing mortar, white staining on the brick, water marks on the ceiling near the fireplace, or pieces of masonry in the yard.
We repair chimneys across Bushwick — repointing deteriorated mortar joints, rebuilding damaged crowns, installing caps that keep out water and animals, repairing smoke chambers, and fixing the accessible cracks and leaks that a basic repair covers. Every repair starts with an inspection and photos, so you see exactly what is wrong and what the fix involves before we quote anything.
On the older building stock here, the most common job is repointing: cutting out failed mortar and packing in new, which stops water intrusion and keeps the chimney structurally sound. Where the flue liner itself is cracked or missing, a stainless-steel liner is the lasting fix.
Pricing
Repointing starts at $299. Chimney caps start at $199 installed. Smoke chamber repair starts at $500. Basic accessible chimney repairs start at $500. Structural rebuilds are quoted after inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the signs my chimney needs repair?
Cracked or crumbling mortar, spalling or flaking bricks, white stains on the masonry, water leaking into the fireplace, a leaning chimney, or debris falling into the firebox.
What is tuckpointing (repointing) and when is it needed?
Repointing replaces deteriorated mortar between bricks. It is needed when joints are cracked, soft or missing — common on Bushwick’s older walk-ups — and it stops water from getting into the masonry.
Why is water leaking into my fireplace?
Usually the cap is missing or damaged, the crown is cracked, the flashing has failed, or the masonry is absorbing water. An inspection pinpoints which one — they have different fixes and different prices.
Should I install a chimney cap?
Yes. A cap keeps out rain, snow, birds and raccoons — the four things that destroy flues fastest. Installed caps start at $199.
Call (347) 297-9646 or message us on WhatsApp — we answer 24/7, calmly and without pressure. Heating season is here — slots fill fast, book before the rush.
Sweeps Chimney Services INC, 68 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, (347) 297-9646.
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