Chimney repair in Brewer, Maine
Chimney repair and inspection for homes in Brewer and South Brewer, just across the Penobscot from Bangor.
Brewer is Bangor's sister city on the east bank of the Penobscot, with 9,672 residents at the 2020 census. Three bridges connect the two cities. In the 19th century Brewer was known for brick the way Bangor was known for lumber: by the 1850s its brickyards turned out millions of bricks a year, much of it shipped to Boston. South Brewer grew up around the Eastern Manufacturing paper mill, which opened in 1889 and closed in 2004.
What chimney work do Brewer homes need?
- Repointing and rebuilding chimney tops on older homes
- Relining for oil boilers and added wood or pellet stoves
- Crown and cap repair
- Leak repair at flashing
- Camera inspections when buying an older house
Old brick, soft mortar
Older chimneys were often built with softer brick and lime-based mortar. Repairing them with very hard modern mortar can cause the brick faces to pop off over time. Ask the contractor how they'll match mortar to your chimney's brick.
Hiring in Brewer
Maine's home construction contract law applies statewide: a written contract for jobs over $3,000 and a down payment of no more than one-third. Ask for references and proof of insurance.
Common questions
Do Bangor chimney companies serve Brewer?
Yes, most serve both sides of the river. Call with your address and we'll connect you.
Why does mortar matter on an old chimney?
Mortar harder than the brick can make the brick crack and spall. A good contractor matches the mortar to the masonry.
Services in Brewer
- Chimney masonry repair and rebuildsRepoint crumbling mortar, replace spalled brick or rebuild a failing chimney top.
- Chimney reliningStainless liners for oil boilers, wood and pellet stoves, and cracked or missing clay liners.
- Chimney caps and crownsReplace cracked crowns and install caps to keep snow, rain and animals out.
- Chimney leak repairFind and fix leaks from flashing, crowns, caps, ice dams and porous masonry.
- Chimney inspection and sweepingAnnual inspections, camera inspections for home sales, and creosote and soot removal.
Nearby areas
Heating season and the chimney's acting up?
Call now and a local chimney company will inspect it and quote the repair.