Chimney Repair in Vancouver, WA & Throughout Clark County

A chimney takes more abuse than almost anything else on your house. Rain, freeze-thaw cycles, and years of heat moving through the flue all work against the brick, mortar, and flashing holding it together. Left alone, small cracks turn into water intrusion, structural leaning, and a repair bill that’s a lot bigger than it needed to be.

SL Masonry has repaired chimneys throughout Vancouver, Battle Ground, and the rest of Clark County for over 20 years. We work in brick, block, and natural stone, so whatever your chimney is built from, we can bring it back to solid, structurally sound condition instead of just patching over the problem.

Signs Your Chimney Needs Repair

Call us if you notice any of the following:

• Cracked, crumbling, or missing mortar joints
• Bricks that are spalling, flaking, or pitting
• A chimney that’s visibly leaning or separating from the house
• A cracked or damaged chimney crown
• Rusted, bent, or missing flashing where the chimney meets the roof
• White, chalky staining (efflorescence) on the brick
• Water stains on the ceiling or wall near the chimney

Any one of these on its own is worth a call. Together, they usually mean water has already found its way in.

Our Chimney Repair Services

SL Masonry handles chimney repair the way we handle every masonry project: find the actual cause, then fix it properly. Our chimney repair services include:

• Tuckpointing & repointing: removing failed mortar and replacing it to stop water intrusion and restore structural strength.
• Chimney rebuilds: partial rebuilds above the roofline, or full rebuilds when the damage has gone past the point of repair.
• Crown & cap repair: rebuilding or resealing the crown and replacing damaged caps to keep water out of the flue.
• Flashing repair & waterproofing: correcting the metal flashing where the chimney meets the roof, one of the most common sources of leaks in Clark County’s wet winters.
• Spalling brick repair: replacing brick damaged by moisture and freeze-thaw cycling.
• Leaning chimney correction: addressing structural movement before it becomes a safety issue.

Why Clark County Homeowners Choose SL Masonry

• Over 20 years of masonry experience
• Old-world craftsmanship in brick, block, and stone
• Straightforward communication from estimate to completion
• Work backed by our name and local reputation, not handed off to a subcontractor

We’ve built our business on doing the work right the first time. When it comes to your chimney, we have you covered.

Recent Chimney Repair Work

Chimney Repair Throughout Clark County

We serve homeowners in Vancouver, Battle Ground, Camas, Washougal, Ridgefield, La Center, Brush Prairie, Hazel Dell, and Salmon Creek, along with the rest of Clark County, WA.

Chimney Repair FAQ

How much does chimney repair cost?

It depends on the chimney’s material, how extensive the damage is, and how accessible it is. A few cracked mortar joints cost far less to fix than a partial rebuild. Call (360) 624-5069 and we’ll take a look and give you a straight answer.

How do I know if I need a repair or a full rebuild?

If the damage is limited to the mortar, crown, or flashing, repair is usually enough. If the bricks themselves are failing, the chimney is leaning, or the structure has shifted, a partial or full rebuild is often the safer option long term. We’ll tell you honestly which one your chimney needs.

Do you repair stone chimneys, or just brick?

Both. We work in brick, block, and natural stone, so we can repair or rebuild whatever your chimney is built from.

How long does a chimney repair take?

Most repointing and flashing repairs take a day or two. Partial or full rebuilds take longer depending on height and scope. We’ll give you a timeline before we start any work.

What time of year should I get my chimney repaired?

Chimney repair can be done any time of year. Weather doesn’t stop the work, so there’s no need to wait for a particular season. If you’re seeing damage now, the sooner it’s fixed, the less chance of further water intrusion.