Chimney Repair in Winnipeg
We fix brick chimneys all over Winnipeg, from a cracked crown or a leak where the chimney meets the roof to a full rebuild. Give us a call or fill in the form, and we'll come out to have a look and give you a written price.
Photos from the roof
You'll see what we saw up there, so you can judge the problem for yourself before deciding anything.
Prices on every page
Each repair has a ballpark range on this site, so you'll have a rough idea before anyone comes out.
The quote in writing
You'll get the price on paper before the work is booked, and it'll only change if the job does.
What we repair
Chimney Repair Services in Winnipeg
Most chimney trouble starts at the top, where the weather hits hardest. Pick the one that sounds like yours, or call and describe what you're seeing and we'll figure it out together.
- Chimney crown repairCracks sealed, or a new poured crown with a proper drip edge.
- Brick & mortar repairRepointing, spalled bricks replaced and loose top courses relaid.
- Chimney leak repairFlashing, counter-flashing and the other places water gets in.
- Chimney capsCaps that keep rain, snow, birds and squirrels out of the flue.
- Chimney linersStainless steel relining for gas appliances, wood and oil.
- Chimney rebuildsLeaning or crumbling chimneys taken down and built again.
- Chimney removalAn unused chimney taken down below the roof, or all the way out.
- Fireplace repairFireboxes, dampers, smoke chambers and cracked hearths.
Signs to watch for
How to Tell Your Chimney Needs Repair
You can spot most of these from the yard or from inside the house. Each one lets a bit more water into the brick, and here that water freezes, so a small problem can grow a lot over a couple of winters.
- Mortar missing or crumbling between the bricks
- Brick faces flaking or popping off, called spalling
- Cracks in the concrete crown on top
- Water stains on a ceiling or wall beside the chimney
- White, chalky staining on the outside of the brick
- Rust on the damper, or bits of flue tile in the fireplace
- The chimney leaning or pulling away from the house
- Pieces of brick or mortar on the roof or in the eavestrough
- How far a good crown should overhang the brick, all the way round
- 2in
- How long most repairs take, start to finish
- 1-3days
- Mortar needs to stay above this while it cures
- 4°C
Winnipeg weather
Why Chimneys Wear Out Faster Here
Brick copes with heat and cold well on its own. The trouble starts when water gets into it and then freezes.
Freeze and thaw
In spring and fall the temperature crosses zero again and again. Water soaked into the brick and mortar freezes, expands and pushes the faces off a little more each time, which is behind most of the crumbling mortar and spalled brick we see.
Brick & mortar repairFurnace upgrades
Plenty of Winnipeg houses now have a high-efficiency furnace venting out the side wall, leaving the chimney with only the water heater, or nothing at all. A flue sized for a furnace is too big for a water heater on its own, so the exhaust cools, moisture condenses inside, and the chimney starts breaking down from the inside.
Chimney linersMortar crowns
A lot of older chimneys were finished with a sloped layer of mortar on top instead of a proper poured concrete crown. Mortar isn't made for that job, so it cracks within a few winters and lets water run straight down into the chimney.
Chimney crown repair
Ballpark prices
What Chimney Repair Costs in Winnipeg
Rough ranges to help you plan. Your exact number comes in writing once we've seen the chimney, because height, access and how much of it needs work all change the price.
| Repair | Ballpark |
|---|---|
| Crown crack sealingHairline to small cracks on a crown that's otherwise sound | $300 to $800 |
| New chimney crownOld crown broken off, new one formed and poured | $900 to $2,500 |
| Repointing & brick replacementDepends on how much of the chimney needs it | $600 to $2,500 |
| Flashing repair or replacementMore if the roofing around it needs work | $500 to $1,500 |
| Chimney cap, single flueStainless steel, supplied and installed | $250 to $600 |
| Chimney cap, multi-flueCovers the whole crown, often custom sized | $600 to $1,500 |
| Stainless steel linerWater heater liners sit at the low end | $1,500 to $4,500 |
| Rebuild above the rooflineThe most common rebuild in Winnipeg | $3,500 to $9,000 |
| Full chimney rebuildHeight, access and brick matching decide it | $12,000 and up |
| Removal below the rooflineIncludes closing up the roof | $1,500 to $4,000 |
| Fireplace repairFirebox, smoke chamber or hearth work | $900 to $2,500 |
How it works
From the First Call to a Finished Repair
- 01
We'll come and look
We'll put a ladder up and get on the roof to see the crown, flashing and brick up close, and we'll check inside too if the problem shows up in the house.
- 02
You'll get a written price
We'll go through what we found with you, using the photos, and we'll let you know what can wait and what shouldn't. You'll get a quote in writing.
- 03
We'll fix it and clean up
Most repairs take one to three days, depending on the size of the job and the weather. Your roof and yard will look like we were never there.
FAQ
Chimney Repair Questions
If your question isn't here, call and ask. It's a quick conversation and there's no charge for it.
(431) 441-8780
How much does chimney repair cost in Winnipeg?
It depends a lot on the job. As a ballpark, sealing cracks in a crown runs about $300 to $800, repointing about $600 to $2,500, flashing repairs about $500 to $1,500, and rebuilding a chimney above the roofline about $3,500 to $9,000. Height and access move the price more than anything else. The cost guide has the full list.
Can a chimney be repaired in the winter?
Some of it can. Caps, flashing and stopping an active leak can be done most of the year. Mortar and concrete need to stay above about 4°C while they cure, so repointing, new crowns and rebuilds are usually booked between May and October. If you're leaking in January, the first job is getting it watertight, and the masonry gets done properly once it warms up.
Should I repair or rebuild my chimney?
Most chimneys can be repaired. A rebuild starts to make sense when the brick is soft deep into the chimney rather than just on the face, when it's leaning, or when the top section moves if you push on it. The part above the roof usually wears out long before the rest, so a rebuild in Winnipeg often means just that part.
Does home insurance cover chimney repair?
Sudden damage, like a tree coming down on the chimney or a lightning strike, is often covered. Damage that built up over years from water and freeze-thaw usually isn't, because insurers treat that as maintenance. Your policy wording decides it, so it's worth a call to your insurer before you claim. We'll give you photos and a written description of the damage for them.
Do I need to fix a chimney I don't use anymore?
It still needs looking after, or taking down. An unused chimney takes on just as much rain and snow as one in use, and when it starts falling apart the pieces land on your roof. If you don't need it, removing it below the roofline often costs about the same as a big repair and ends the upkeep for good.
Do you work outside the city?
Yes, in the towns around the Perimeter too, including East St. Paul, West St. Paul, Headingley, Oakbank, Lorette, Stonewall and Selkirk. The service areas page has the full list.
Where we work
Chimney Repair Across Winnipeg
Older neighbourhoods have the most brick chimneys, so that's where we spend a lot of our time, but we cover the whole city and the towns just outside it.
All service areas- River Heights
- Crescentwood
- Wolseley
- Riverview
- Lord Roberts
- Earl Grey
- Fort Rouge
- Osborne Village
- West End
- St. Boniface
- Norwood
- Elmwood
- East Kildonan
- West Kildonan
- North End
- St. James
Free estimate
Tell us what your chimney is doing
Describe what you're seeing, or give us a call. We'll come out, get on your roof for a proper look, and give you a written price before anything is booked.
Rather talk it through? Call or text(431) 441-8780