- 5148263299
- info@briquemaconnerie.ca
- Montreal Quebec
We assess cracked bricks, deteriorated mortar, water entry, and visible movement to determine whether your chimney needs repair, repointing, or rebuilding.
Chimney damage often begins with a small warning sign: a cracked mortar joint, a loose brick, staining near the roofline, or masonry fragments on the ground. These symptoms may appear isolated, but they do not always reveal the full condition of the chimney.
Because chimneys sit above the roofline, they are exposed to rain, snow, wind, temperature swings, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Once moisture enters weakened brick or mortar, deterioration can spread from one season to the next.
We provide professional chimney repair for homes, duplexes, triplexes, condominiums, multi-residential properties, commercial buildings, and institutional properties throughout Montréal, Laval, Longueuil, Terrebonne, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Repentigny, and Granby.
We begin by assessing the visible masonry, including the bricks, mortar joints, crown, alignment, and signs of water entry. From there, we explain the condition and recommend the appropriate work.
Bricks
Mortar joints
Crown
Alignment
Signs of water entry
We focus on the work the chimney actually needs. We do not automatically recommend rebuilding when sound masonry can be preserved, and we do not rely on temporary patching when the damage requires a more complete repair.
Visible deterioration should be assessed before it spreads into surrounding masonry or nearby building components.
Contact us when you notice:
Not every warning sign means the chimney requires reconstruction. Some conditions can be corrected with targeted brick chimney repair, while others may require repointing, crown work, or rebuilding of the exposed masonry above the roofline.
Repointing may be the right solution when the bricks remain sound but the mortar joints have become cracked, loose, recessed, or missing. We remove deteriorated mortar to a suitable depth and replace it with mortar selected for compatibility with the existing masonry.
Proper chimney repointing can help:
Mortar compatibility matters. A mortar that is too hard or poorly suited to the existing brick can affect how the chimney handles moisture and seasonal movement. We select the repair method with the age, material, and condition of the chimney in mind.
A masonry chimney is exposed to more weather than most exterior walls. When mortar joints open, bricks crack, or the crown deteriorates, water can enter the masonry.
During winter, trapped moisture may freeze and expand. Repeated cycles can contribute to:
For that reason, we do not look at one damaged joint in isolation. During a chimney masonry repair assessment, we review the visible relationship between the brickwork, mortar, crown, and adjacent roofline details.
Where appropriate, we may recommend correcting several connected conditions at the same time. Repointing failed joints without addressing severely damaged bricks or a deteriorated crown may leave the chimney vulnerable to continued moisture exposure.
Our goal is to identify the masonry issues contributing to the damage and prepare a repair plan suited to the existing structure.
Individual bricks may need replacement when they are badly cracked, loose, broken, or spalling.
We remove damaged units carefully and preserve surrounding masonry wherever practical. When selecting replacement bricks, we consider:
Selective brick chimney repair can be a practical option when damage is limited to specific areas and the surrounding chimney remains stable.
This approach allows us to correct weakened sections without rebuilding masonry that is still performing as intended. When necessary, selective brick replacement can be combined with repointing or localized rebuilding.
A chimney repair should restore performance while integrating naturally with the existing building.
We consider:
This is especially important for older homes, plexes, character properties, and visible street-facing chimneys across the Montréal area. Compatible materials also support long-term performance. Older bricks may require mortar with different characteristics than newer masonry. We preserve sound brickwork wherever practical and select replacement materials with both appearance and compatibility in mind.
One of the most common questions we hear is whether a damaged chimney can be repaired or must be rebuilt. The answer depends on how much sound masonry remains and where the deterioration is located.
A targeted repair may be appropriate when:
Partial rebuilding may be appropriate when:
A full rebuild may be required when:
Chimney repair estimates can vary because every property presents different conditions.
The final scope may be influenced by:
We provide a clear explanation of the visible damage and the work we recommend.
Our scope may identify:
This clarity helps you understand the difference between a localized repair and a more extensive reconstruction.
We do not recommend dismantling sound masonry without reason. At the same time, we do not use a surface patch where a more complete repair is needed.
We provide chimney repair for:
For homeowners, the priority is often to prevent water entry, falling masonry, and more extensive future repairs.
For condominium boards, property managers, and commercial owners, the project may also require:
We adapt our process to the property while maintaining the same approach: assess the condition, explain the options, and complete the required masonry work with a clear scope.
We provide chimney masonry repair in:
Our work is adapted to the conditions that affect masonry across Québec, including moisture exposure, winter temperature changes, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
We hold RBQ licence 5743-4037-01 and provide masonry services for residential, multi-residential, commercial, and institutional properties.
Cracked mortar, spalling bricks, crown damage, staining, and visible movement are signs worth investigating.
We assess the chimney masonry, explain what can be repaired, and prepare a clear scope based on the condition of the structure.
Whether your chimney needs repointing, selective brick replacement, crown repair, partial rebuilding, or full reconstruction, we focus on preserving sound masonry and completing the work appropriate for the building.
Send us photos or schedule an on-site visit to discuss your chimney repair needs.
Brique Maçonnerie
RBQ licence: 5743-4037-01
Phone: (819) 743-8142
Email: Info@emcorpinc.ca
Website: briquemaconnerie.ca/en/
