Masonry service
Chimney repair and rebuilds in Cambridge
Rebuilds, crown repairs, flashing, liners and caps — done before the leak becomes a ceiling stain.
A chimney takes more weather than any other part of your house. When the crown cracks or the mortar goes soft, water gets in, freezes, and the damage accelerates every winter. We repair chimneys from the flashing up — and we tell you honestly whether a repoint will do or whether it needs to come down and go back up.
What this covers
- Full and partial chimney rebuilds above and below the roof line
- Concrete crown replacement with proper overhang and drip edge
- Step and counter flashing repair and replacement
- Stainless steel liner installation
- Rain caps, spark arrestors and animal guards
- Repointing and waterproof sealing
How we approach it
Inspect
Roof-level inspection with photos of the crown, flashing, joints and flue.
Scope
A written estimate that separates what must be done now from what can wait a season.
Repair
Sound units are salvaged and reused where possible; the rest is rebuilt to code.
Protect
New crown, cap and flashing so the repair does not have to be done again in five years.
Chimney Repair & Rebuilds across Cambridge
We work in every Cambridge neighbourhood — Galt, Preston and Hespeler — as well as Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph and Brantford. Housing stock varies enormously between them, and so does the right approach: a 1890s Hespeler mill house and a 2015 Blair Road build need completely different mortar, detailing and expectations.
Reviews
Cambridge homeowners, in their own words
Every review below is from a real job in a real neighbourhood — most within ten minutes of each other.
“They installed a stone fireplace for us and the quality of the work was outstanding. The price was fair and they finished when they said they would. We have had three neighbours ask who did it.”
“The stone walkway was applied so evenly. You can tell the difference between someone who does this properly and someone who just lays stone. Excellent workmanship.”
“Very satisfied with the brick restoration. They matched our original brick better than I thought was possible and cleaned up the site every single day.”
“Detail oriented from start to finish. They repointed the front elevation and rebuilt the chimney, and left the job site cleaner than they found it.”
“Quality work, done right. Our front steps and porch have never looked better. Highly recommend to anyone in Cambridge.”
FAQ
Chimney Repair & Rebuilds — common questions
Usually the flashing where the two meet, or a cracked crown. We can tell you within an inspection, and we photograph it so you are not taking our word for it.
If the mortar is soft but the brick is sound, repointing is the right call and far cheaper. If the brick faces are spalling or the stack is leaning, rebuilding is the only honest answer.
No. Estimates are free, written, and come with photos of what we found. There is no obligation and we do not do high-pressure follow-up calls.
Yes — fully insured with WSIB coverage on every crew member. We will send you certificates before work starts, without being asked.
Small repairs can often be fit in within a week or two. Larger builds in peak season (May–September) typically book 3–6 weeks out. Chimney and water-related emergencies get prioritised.
Need chimney repair & rebuilds sorted this season?
Small repairs can often be fitted in within a week or two. Larger builds book three to six weeks out in summer, and water or safety problems jump the queue.