Safe, efficient heating without smoke, leaks, or worry about your family’s safety.
Your fireplace draws properly without smoke backing up into your living room. No more water stains on your ceiling or walls from chimney leaks during storms.
You can use your heating system confidently, knowing your family is safe from carbon monoxide risks. Your chimney looks solid and well-maintained, adding to your home’s character instead of detracting from it.
The work lasts because we use proper materials and traditional masonry techniques that match your home’s original construction. You’re not calling someone back next year to fix the same problems.
Academy Masonry has been working on East Somerville’s historic homes for years. We understand the specific challenges of early 1900s brick construction and the masonry techniques that actually hold up in New England weather.
Most of the chimneys in this area were built with similar materials and methods. We’ve seen the common failure points and know how to address them properly the first time.
When you call us, you’re getting contractors who have worked on your neighbors’ homes and understand what your chimney needs to function safely and efficiently.
We start with a thorough inspection of your chimney from top to bottom, inside and out. This tells us what’s causing your specific problem and what other issues might be developing.
Next, we explain what we found in plain terms and give you a clear estimate for the necessary repairs. No surprises or hidden costs once we start working.
The actual repair work depends on your chimney’s needs. This might involve repointing deteriorated mortar joints, replacing damaged bricks, sealing leaks, or rebuilding sections that have failed. We use materials that match your original construction and techniques that will last decades, not just a few years.
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Our chimney repair service covers the structural masonry work that keeps your system safe and functional. We handle mortar repointing, brick replacement, crown repairs, and flashing work that stops water infiltration.
We also address draft problems, smoke issues, and efficiency concerns that come from structural problems in the chimney itself. Many East Somerville homes have chimneys that were modified over the years in ways that created problems we can identify and correct.
Every repair includes an assessment of your chimney’s overall condition, so you know what’s been fixed and what might need attention down the road. We’re not interested in selling you work you don’t need, but we will tell you about potential issues before they become expensive emergencies.
