Chimney Removal and Repair.
Done So Cleanly You Cannot Tell It Was Touched.
Chimney removal, rebuild, cap replacement, and flashing repair. Jack handles the full scope including patching the roof opening after a removal so the finish looks original.
(978) 871-0430Full-Scope Chimney Work on the North Shore
Older Gloucester homes often have chimneys that are no longer in use but are still losing heat, leaking, or causing maintenance headaches. Jack handles removal, repair, and everything in between.
Chimney Removal
Full removal of a brick or block chimney from the roofline down. Jack patches the roof opening with matching materials so there is no visible scar.
Chimney Rebuild
When the masonry is beyond repair, Jack rebuilds it with proper mortar and brick matching your existing chimney as closely as possible.
Chimney Flashing
Chimney flashing is one of the most common sources of roof leaks. Jack re-flashes with step flashing and counter flashing done correctly.
Chimney Cap and Crown
A cracked chimney crown lets water in every time it rains. Jack repairs or replaces the crown and installs a stainless cap to keep water out.
Mortar Repair
Deteriorated mortar joints let water into the brick. Jack tuckpoints affected areas to stop water infiltration before it causes larger damage.
Interior Ceiling Patch
After a chimney removal, the interior opening needs to be framed, insulated, and finished. Jack handles the complete interior work.
How Jack Handles a Chimney Removal
The most common chimney project on older North Shore homes is removal of an unused chimney. Here is how Jack runs it.
Assessment
Jack walks the chimney from the roofline to the basement. He identifies all penetrations, condition of the flashing, and what the removal will involve.
Demo
Brick removed carefully from the top down, usually staged over one to two days. Material removed from the property completely.
Roof Patch
The roof opening framed, sheathed, and shingled with matching materials. Flashed and sealed to the same standard as the rest of the roof.
Interior Work
Ceiling and wall openings framed, insulated, drywalled, and finished so the interior looks like the chimney was never there.
Lauren's Chimney Removal Was Part of a Complete Exterior Project.
When Lauren had her full exterior done, chimney removal was in the scope alongside new siding, rot repair, and a new roof. Jack handled all of it in one coordinated project. The result was a complete exterior transformation that she says will last a long time.
"Jack and his crew did a great job renovating the outside of my house. Rot repair, chimney removal, new siding, new roof, new exterior doors, and more. I am very happy with the quality of his work and feel confident that it will last for a long time."Lauren — Gloucester MA • Local Guide • 39 reviews
Chimney Work Questions
If the chimney is no longer connected to a fireplace or furnace that you use, it is a maintenance liability. It requires periodic tuckpointing, flashing maintenance, and cap replacement. Removal eliminates all of that and reduces your heating load if it is penetrating a conditioned space.
A standard residential chimney removal typically takes two to three days. Demo, roof patch, and interior work are usually done in the same project window.
Jack takes care to match shingles as closely as possible. On an older roof, an exact match may not be achievable, but the patch will be clean and properly weatherproofed. If you are planning to re-roof soon, timing the chimney removal with the roof replacement gives the cleanest result.
Jack handles the full interior scope. The ceiling and wall openings are framed, insulated, drywalled, and finished. The goal is that you cannot tell a chimney was ever there.
Chimney removal in Gloucester MA typically requires a building permit. Jack handles the permitting process and knows what the local requirements are.
Chimney Work Done Right.
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Chimney removal, repair, and flashing across Gloucester and the North Shore. Clean work, clean finish, no surprises.
Find Us on the North Shore
365 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930