Code-Compliant and Structurally Sound
Chimney Repair in
Vermont & New Hampshire
Your chimney works hard year-round, enduring intense heat from your heating system and the harsh weather conditions of New England. Over time, small problems like cracked masonry, damaged flue liners, or worn sealants can lead to water intrusion, reduced performance, and costly structural damage if left untreated.
At Chimney Savers, we take a thorough approach to chimney repair. Our experienced technicians use advanced inspection technology and proven repair techniques to identify the root cause of problems—not just the visible symptoms. Whether you need minor masonry repairs, flashing replacement, crown restoration, or more extensive structural work, we'll help restore the safety, efficiency, and longevity of your chimney.
We proudly serve homeowners throughout Vermont and New Hampshire with dependable chimney repair solutions designed to protect your home and keep your heating system operating safely year-round.
Why Timely Chimney
Repairs Matter
Ignoring minor chimney symptoms gives water and heat an open invitation to damage your home. Addressing repairs early keeps your property safe, protects your loved ones from invisible hazards, and avoids sudden, costly replacement projects.
Ensures Complete Structural Safety
Prompt repairs fix tilting masonry, loose bricks, and crumbling mortar before they can compromise your roofline or collapse.
Guarantees Fire & Gas Containment
Sealing internal cracks ensures that sparks, intense heat, and toxic carbon monoxide gases are safely exhausted outside rather than escaping into your walls.
Stops Destructive Water Damage
Fixing vulnerable access points around your crown, masonry, and flashing stops water from rotting your ceilings and framing.
Optimizes System Efficiency
Correcting internal blockages or damper issues restores the proper thermal draft, maximizing the output of your wood stoves, fireplaces, or furnaces.
Not sure if your chimney is in need of a repair?
Here are some common warning signs to look out for.
Water Leaks or Ceiling Stains
Damp spots, discoloration, or active dripping on the ceilings or drywall surrounding your fireplace chimney stack.
Powdery or Missing Mortar Joints
Mortar between your bricks that easily turns to dust when touched, leaving deep, open gaps in your exterior masonry.
Shifting or Cracked Flue Tiles
Finding small, sharp chunks of broken clay tile collecting at the bottom of your firebox, which means your internal liner is splitting apart under high heat.
Crumbling or Spalling Bricks
Finding flakes, chips, or entire shattered faces of red brick sitting on your shingles or collected on the ground below.
Drafts or Freezing Room Temperatures
Feeling a constant rush of cold air dropping down into your living room when the fireplace is unlit, signaling a broken or warped throat damper.
Smoke and Odors Indoors
Smoke back-puffing into your living room when you light a fire, or a heavy, stale "campfire" smell invading your home during humid summer months.
Our Specialized Chimney Services
No matter what issue your heating system is facing, our master technicians provide targeted services to restore your chimney to peak performance.
Click on any of our specialized services below to learn more:
Chimney Flashing Repair
Custom-fitted, multi-layered metal roofline seals engineered to stop active water leaks and protect your attic framing from rot.
Chimney Crown Repair
Re-pouring, sealing, and weatherproofing the concrete chimney top to prevent water from cracking the upper masonry structure.
Chimney Repointing
Carefully raking out failing, powdery mortar joints and packing in fresh, durable masonry seams to break the freeze-thaw cycle.
Chimney Rebuilds
Full and partial brick tower reconstruction from the roofline up, custom-matched to your home and built to survive severe winters.
Fireplace Repair
Restoring internal burning chambers, replacing cracked firebricks, and fixing smoke shelf damage to maximize hearth safety.
Chimney Caps & Dampers
Installing heavy-duty flue caps and top-sealing energy dampers to lock out rain, nesting wildlife, and freezing downdrafts.
Masonry Waterproofing
Applying professional, breathable hydrophobic sealants that keep liquid rainwater out while allowing internal vapors to escape safely.
Historic Chimney Restoration
Utilizing period-correct lime mortars and traditional bricklaying techniques to preserve and stabilize historic regional properties.
Chimney Liner Repair & Installation
Installing premium stainless steel and custom-fitted lining systems to completely isolate extreme heat and toxic flue gases.
Trusted by Your Neighbors
Chimney Savers found several long vertical cracks in the liner of my 35-foot chimney during a cleaning. They produced a detailed document of the damage and a detailed quote to make repairs. I obtained several other quotes which were more expensive and had far less detail. The Chimney Savers team arrived on time and were a pleasure to work with — they had a focus on safety and cleanliness which was important to us. They assembled large scaffolding to ensure safety and minimize damage to our home. They kept us informed on all the work and finished early. Can't say enough about this company in general.
Frank O.
Regional Expertise
Expert Chimney Repair Across
Vermont & New Hampshire
Our chimney repair crews work throughout Vermont and New Hampshire, handling everything from minor tuckpointing and crown repairs to full structural rebuilds. We understand how Vermont winters accelerate masonry deterioration — repeated freeze-thaw cycles are hard on mortar joints and brick faces — and we assess problems honestly so you only pay for what actually needs to be done.
We regularly serve homeowners in Burlington, Montpelier, Rutland, Stowe, Randolph, Lebanon, Hanover & Claremont, along with dozens of surrounding towns in both states. Whether you've spotted cracking above the roofline or a technician flagged something during your last inspection, we can assess it, explain it clearly, and repair it right.
Ready to schedule your chimney repair?
Contact us today to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my chimney needs repair?
The most common signs are water stains on walls or ceilings near the chimney, visible mortar erosion or spalling brick, white staining on the exterior masonry, smoke or odors entering the living space, and flashing that is visibly lifted, rusted, or missing. That said, many chimney problems are not visible from the ground or from inside the house — an annual inspection is the most reliable way to catch issues early, before they become expensive.
What is the most common chimney repair in Vermont and New Hampshire?
Flashing repair, crown repair, and repointing are the most frequent repairs we perform — all driven by the same root cause: water entry accelerated by the freeze-thaw cycle. Vermont and New Hampshire's climate is particularly hard on chimney systems, and homes here typically need more active maintenance than comparable homes in milder climates.
Can you repair a chimney in winter?
Many chimney repairs can be performed year-round. Repointing and masonry repairs generally require temperatures consistently above freezing for the mortar to cure correctly, which makes spring through fall the preferred window. If needed tenting can be installed and heated around the work area to perform emergency masonry repair in the winter. Flashing repairs, cap replacement, Chimney liners, metal chimney repairs, fireplace repair, and interior work can often be done in colder months. We'll let you know at the estimate stage what the timing implications are for your specific repair.
How much does chimney repair cost in Vermont?
Cost depends entirely on the type and extent of the repair. A flashing repair or crown repair is a different scope from a partial chimney rebuild or a full repointing project. We provide free estimates so you know the full picture before any work begins — no surprises on the bill.
Do you provide documentation after chimney repairs?
Yes. All Chimney Savers work is photo-documented. If you need documentation for a home sale, an insurance claim, or your own records, we can provide it.
What is the difference between chimney repair and chimney inspection?
An inspection assesses the condition of the chimney and identifies what needs attention. A repair is the work done to address what the inspection finds. At Chimney Savers, inspections and estimates for repair work are kept separate — we don't bundle them in a way that creates a conflict of interest in what we recommend.