Chimney repair in South Whittier CA - a chimney that keeps water out of your house
Water stains by the fireplace or crumbling mortar up top? We trace where the water gets in and fix it there.
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When your chimney needs repair
At K&L South Whittier Concrete & Masonry, chimney repair in South Whittier, CA comes down to keeping water out of your house and out of the chimney itself. That means flashing where the roof meets the chimney, sealing around the crown that caps the top, and relining the flue, the channel the smoke rises through.
The price moves with how much is wrong, so resealing one joint costs far less than relining the flue or rebuilding the top. The schedule turns on the same things, plus a cleaning first if relining is on the table and a permit if the work at your address needs one. I come out and look, and the estimate prices your chimney.
Roof line flashing
We look where the roof meets the chimney, not just at the stain inside.
Crown and cap
Water that gets in around the crown runs down between the brick and the flue liner.
Relining the flue
A new liner goes inside the chimney when the old one is cracked or worn out.
Brick and mortar
Loose bricks get reset and worn mortar gets raked out and refilled so water stops soaking in.
Is chimney repair what you need?
Some jobs fix what's already there and some build new, so start with what you're seeing at your house and pick the closest match.
- Foundation repairThis pageA good fit when cracks in the foundation or uneven floors point to trouble below.
- Chimney repairThis pageRight for you if water stains show up near the chimney or the fireplace.
- TuckpointingThis pageChoose this when the mortar between your bricks is crumbling but the bricks are sound.
- Brick repairThis pageFor cracked, chipped or loose bricks that need replacing before the damage spreads.
- Driveway paversThis pageA good choice when you want a new driveway laid in pavers instead of poured.
- Retaining wall constructionThis pageWhen a slope in your yard needs holding back with a solid wall.
- Masonry restorationThis pageFor older brick or stone that needs cleaning, repairs and new mortar to look right again.
- Fireplace installationThis pageWhen you want a new masonry fireplace built inside the house or out back.
- Stone veneer installationThis pageA fit when you want the look of stone over a wall you already have.
- Concrete block wallsThis pageFor a sturdy block wall along a property line or around a yard.
- Foundation block wall installationThis pageWhen a new addition or structure needs a block foundation wall under it.
- Outdoor kitchen masonryThis pagePick this if you want a built-in grill and counters in brick, block or stone.
- Walkway constructionThis pageWhen you need a path from the driveway or the street to your door.
- Brick wall installationThis pageFor a new brick wall, from a low garden wall to a property line.
- Stone masonryThis pageA good fit for stone walls, steps or borders laid by hand.
- Brick pointingThis pageWhen a few joints in your brick need new mortar, not the whole wall.
Chimney repair examples
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Why South Whittier homeowners call K&L
I check every chimney myself
I come out to every job myself and work alongside my crew, so you know who's on your roof and what they're doing.
Raised on masonry crews
I mixed mortar and hauled block on crews all through school, and I'll tell you when a crack can wait.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured, and you're welcome to ask about either when I come out to look at your chimney.
How your chimney repair goes
I tell you what I find, what it needs and what it doesn't, and who'll be on your roof.
Call or send the form
Call us or send the form and tell us where you're seeing water or damage.
I come out and look
I check the roof joint, the crown and the inside, and note which permit office covers your address.
You get the estimate
You get a price for the repair your chimney needs, with what's included and what can wait.
We do the repair
My crew and I do the work, cleaning the chimney first if it's getting a new liner.
Walkthrough and clean-up
I walk the finished chimney with you, and we clean up before we leave.
Chimney repair questions
Read through these answers, and if your question isn't here, call or send us a note.
Ask about your chimney
Call (562) 358-3030 or send the form with your question, and we'll get back to you.
Why does water get in around my chimney in South Whittier?
Usually it's the joint where the roof meets the chimney. That joint needs two layers of flashing, base flashing on the roof and counter flashing set into the brick over it, to keep water out of the house. We check both layers and the crown before we patch anything inside.
How much does chimney repair cost in the Los Angeles area?
Chimney repair in the Los Angeles area usually costs about $700 to $9,500 per job. Where yours lands depends on how much is wrong, since resealing flashing is a smaller job than relining the flue or rebuilding the top. I'll price your chimney when I come out to look at it.
What happens before a chimney is relined?
The chimney gets cleaned and looked over first. One liner maker advises having a certified chimney sweep clean and inspect it before relining, so the mortar and brick get checked, and we want that order too. Chimneys are usually very sooty, and another liner maker advises moving or covering furniture and rugs while that work goes on.
Can a badly damaged chimney be replaced instead of rebuilt?
It can. One liner maker says a damaged or fallen masonry chimney can be replaced with a listed liner system, one tested for that use, or with a factory-built chimney. FEMA's earthquake guidance also looks at reducing the falling hazard from masonry chimneys, so ask about both routes when I'm out looking at yours.
Which office handles permits for chimney work in South Whittier?
If your address is in unincorporated LA County, county Public Works issues the permit through its South Whittier District Office, and another office covers addresses outside its area. The county's permit list names fireplaces, not chimney repair, so ask that office about your job. We check before we start and handle any permit it needs as the licensed contractor.
Tell us about your chimney
Send photos of the chimney top and any water marks, or call. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, no obligation.
Whittier, CA 90604