Burnaby Masonry Co. provides expert chimney repair & rebuilding in Richmond, 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 Richmond regularly.
Chimney Repair & Rebuilding in Richmond: what to know
Richmond's older homes — particularly in Steveston — have brick chimneys that need regular maintenance. Waterproofing and crown condition are especially important given Richmond's wet climate.
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 Richmond 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.
Richmond properties: what we see
Richmond sits near sea level on a river delta, which fundamentally changes the engineering requirements for any masonry structure. The water table is high, the soil compresses under load, and drainage doesn't happen the way it does on sloped lots. Steveston has heritage brick and some of the oldest commercial masonry in the region. The City Centre and Brighouse areas have dense residential and commercial development where stone veneer and block work are common. Terra Nova's newer houses have original stone veneer installations that are now 15–20 years old.
We work throughout Richmond — including Steveston, Brighouse, Terra Nova, City Centre — 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 Richmond
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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 Richmond
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.
