Burnaby Masonry Co. provides expert chimney repair & rebuilding in New Westminster, BC. Leaning, leaking, or crumbling chimneys repaired, rebuilt above the roofline, or fully reconstructed. Call us for a free quote — we're based in Burnaby and serve New Westminster regularly.
Chimney Repair & Rebuilding in New Westminster: what to know
Queen's Park is full of pre-1920 homes with original brick chimneys that need careful repair. The soft, old brick requires lime-based mortar and a gentle touch — we've done dozens of these chimneys.
Chimney repair and rebuilding covers everything from a leaking crown to a chimney that's leaning and needs to come down to the roofline and be rebuilt. Chimneys take the worst of the weather, so they fail before the rest of the house. We diagnose the real problem, whether it's a cracked crown, failed flashing, spalling brick, or a deeper structural issue, and fix it properly. In the Lower Mainland's wet climate, a sound chimney is mostly about keeping water out, and that's exactly what we build for.
What's included in our chimney repair & rebuilding service
- Full chimney inspection from the firebox to the crown
- Crown repair or rebuild to stop water sitting on top
- Repointing failed mortar joints in the stack
- Brick replacement for spalled or cracked masonry
- Rebuilds above the roofline where the damage stops
- Full chimney reconstruction when the structure is gone
- New chimney caps and flashing detail to seal the penetration
- Water-repellent sealing on the finished masonry
When New Westminster homeowners call us for chimney repair & rebuilding
The chimney is leaning or bowing
This is a safety issue. Leaning masonry means the structure or footing is failing and it can fall. Stop using it and call us.
Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney
A leaking chimney shows up as stains inside before you ever see it outside. The crown, cap, or flashing is usually the culprit.
Crumbling brick or mortar on the stack
Pieces of brick or mortar in the gutter or on the roof mean freeze-thaw is breaking the chimney apart.
A cracked or missing crown
The crown is the concrete cap on top. When it cracks, water pours straight into the chimney and accelerates everything.
New Westminster properties: what we see
New Westminster is the oldest city in BC west of the Rockies, and its masonry reflects that. Queen's Park alone has over 200 pre-1920 homes, most with original brick chimneys and in many cases brick or concrete block foundations. Sapperton has a similar concentration of pre-war character homes. The older commercial buildings along Columbia Street and around the Quay have brick facades that have been repointed multiple times — sometimes badly, with hard mortar that's accelerating deterioration. New Westminster's age and heritage designation requirements make it one of the most technically demanding cities for masonry work in Metro Vancouver.
We work throughout New Westminster — including Queen's Park, Sapperton, Uptown, The Quay — and we know how the terrain, housing stock, and climate vary across the city. Every quote reflects what we actually see on site.
How we do chimney repair & rebuilding in New Westminster
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Inspect top to bottom
We check the crown, cap, flashing, mortar, and brick, and look for any structural movement, then tell you what's actually wrong.
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Recommend repair or rebuild
Small problems get repaired. If the damage runs deep, we rebuild from the point where the masonry is still sound.
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Do the masonry
We repoint, replace brick, or rebuild the stack with matching materials and a properly formed crown that sheds water.
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Seal the penetration
New flashing and a quality cap keep water out where the chimney meets the roof, which is where most leaks start.
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Waterproof and finish
We apply a breathable water repellent so the masonry stays dry through our wet winters, then clean up the roof and site.
Why choose Burnaby Masonry for chimney repair & rebuilding in New Westminster
We find the real leak
Most chimney leaks are misdiagnosed. We trace it to the source instead of slapping sealant on and hoping.
Built for Lower Mainland weather
Our crowns, caps, and flashing are detailed for heavy, sideways rain, not a dry climate.
Safe with structural calls
If a chimney is unsafe, we'll tell you plainly and won't push a band-aid fix on something that needs a rebuild.
Clean, careful roof work
We protect your roof and property and leave the site clean. No debris left in the gutters.
