Professional masonry repairs that keep your family safe and your home protected.
You get a chimney that works the way it should. No more worrying about cracks letting water into your walls. No more wondering if that loose brick is going to cause bigger problems down the road.
When your chimney is properly repaired, you can use your fireplace without second-guessing every crackle and pop. Your home inspector won’t flag issues that could derail a sale. Your insurance stays valid because everything meets code.
Most importantly, you stop losing sleep over safety concerns. A structurally sound chimney with proper mortar joints and a solid crown keeps fire and fumes where they belong – not seeping into your living space.
Academy Masonry has been handling chimney repairs throughout North Reading and the surrounding areas for years. We understand how New England weather beats up masonry – the freeze-thaw cycles that crack mortar joints, the ice dams that find every weak spot, the way older homes settle and stress their chimney structures.
We’re licensed masonry contractors, not general handymen trying to figure out brickwork. When we assess your chimney damage, we know what we’re looking at and how to fix it right the first time.
Our work speaks for itself in neighborhoods throughout North Reading, where homeowners call us back for new projects because they know we deliver what we promise.
We start with a thorough inspection of your entire chimney structure, from the foundation to the crown. You get photos of every problem area so you can see exactly what needs attention. No surprises, no hidden damage discovered halfway through the job.
Once we identify the issues, we provide a detailed written estimate that breaks down materials and labor. We explain what each repair accomplishes and why it’s necessary for your specific situation.
The actual repair work depends on what your chimney needs – repointing deteriorated mortar joints, replacing damaged bricks, rebuilding the crown, or addressing structural issues. We use materials designed to handle Massachusetts weather and match your existing masonry. You get updates throughout the process and a final walkthrough when everything’s complete.
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Every chimney repair job includes a comprehensive assessment of your entire system. We don’t just patch the obvious problem – we identify underlying issues that could cause future failures. You get detailed photo documentation showing before, during, and after conditions.
All our masonry work uses materials specifically chosen for New England’s harsh climate conditions. We’re not using generic mortar that’ll crack in the first freeze. The lime-based mortars and weather-resistant materials we use are designed to expand and contract with temperature changes without failing.
Your repair comes with a written warranty covering both materials and workmanship. We also provide maintenance recommendations to help you avoid future problems and extend the life of your chimney system.
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