Is Your Chimney Leaking? Signs to Watch For

Water around a chimney is not always easy to trace. A stain on the ceiling or a damp smell near the fireplace can come from several places, and guessing at the cause often means paying for the wrong repair.

Common warning signs include water stains on walls or ceilings near the chimney, crumbling or missing mortar, white powdery deposits on the brick, and rust around the damper or firebox.

The source may be the flashing, the crown, the rain cap, the mortar joints or the masonry itself. Our approach is simple: find where the water is actually getting in before recommending any work.

If you see any of these signs, call 778-340-0324 and we’ll take a look.