Some chimneys are past patching. A stack that leans, sheds brick or has lost its mortar bond needs to come down to sound masonry and go back up right. Our chimney rebuild service works from the roofline up or the ground up, matches the brick and tells you exactly when a permit is required.
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A rebuild is a big decision. Read what homeowners in Brunswick, Euclid and Cuyahoga Falls said after theirs.
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“David promptly responded to our request for inspection, called when he was en route, and arrived on time. He used a drone to examine the chimney exterior and a camera for the interior, provided a copy of the inspection video, and presented a range of options for prioritizing the repairs. Excellent value, highly recommend!”
“David was amazing! He cleaned our basement, family room, stairs, and upholstery. With a dog and 3 active kids we 110% notice the difference in our home. I can’t wait to schedule him regularly.”
“Amazing service. I’ve had my chimney swept and inspected three times and my air ducts cleaned. I will not go anywhere else. Professional, detailed, helpful and affordable! Hands down 12/10 recommend!”
“Extremely professional, fantastic work. Ducts and rugs were cleaned and both look brand new. Definitely recommend and the price can’t be beat.”
“Wonderful job! Service was right on time. Everything was explained very well step by step. Everything was cleaned up well upon finishing. Would recommend to others.”
“Green and Clean did a great job with our carpets and furniture! Even a few weeks later we couldn’t be happier with their fast, efficient, and thorough service.”
“David is efficient and does a great job. Very professional and we totally trust his work. I can highly recommend him.”
“Cleaned vent efficiently and quickly. Very personable. Would use again.”
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Super Service Award winner 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
“David from Green and Clean was very prompt with a detailed estimate on repairing my in-law’s chimney. His crew came out and did a nice job of fixing the chimney by redoing the crown, tuck pointing and repairing damaged bricks. The chimney now looks great. Very satisfied.”
“David conducted a comprehensive analysis of the chimney issues and presented us with viable options for resolution. Highly recommended for individuals seeking expert assistance in such matters.”
“David was great. He explained every process. Did a thorough job cleaning and even used a drone to check the chimney. He even took the time to review the fireplace process.”
“Good job, got done properly and fast. The crew worked even late hours to complete and cleaned everything up when done.”
“David was phenomenal! Communication was fantastic, he was on time and extremely friendly. He did a fantastic job with the chimney sweeping and reviewed the video of his findings and spent time answering all of my questions.”
“I needed to have my chimney inspected in order to sell. David was knowledgeable, thorough and honest. He swept the chimney, inspected the roof and basement. All was good and clean. He is even pet friendly.”
“David is always a pleasure to work with! Our entire family goes to him and he always delivers quality work. We appreciate his honesty and the pride he takes in his work. He always shows us the before and after.”
“We needed to have a stove pipe reinstalled for a wood burning stove after it was blown off by a windstorm. Job was done quickly, and we are pleased with the work done.”
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Better Business Bureau accredited since March 2019.
“Service was great and quick! We needed carpet cleaning done as quickly as possible and we greatly appreciated getting an appointment without much notice.”
“Fantastic, very thorough and explained the process clearly. He worked quickly and was courteous and so friendly.”
“Responded immediately, came quickly, worked efficiently, and was upfront with the pricing. More than that, his work is high quality.”
“Super knowledgeable and explained things very thoroughly. Clear that he knows what he is doing. Very patient with all my questions.”
“Wonderful, professional and informative! We got to see the before and after. Nice job!”
“Very professional and knowledgeable. He was punctual to the appointment, and explained everything he was going to do.”
“Efficient, very polite and friendly. I highly recommend Green and Clean! He did a great job and was in and out.”
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Recommended by neighbors across Lake and Cuyahoga counties.
“David cleaned our ducts and chimney and did a wonderful job.”
“David was great. He gave me options and got the job done quickly. Great service today.”
“Green and Clean. He is amazing. Well priced and impeccably done.”
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What is included
We treat a rebuild as new construction on top of an old house. Every step is chosen so the new stack does not repeat the failure of the old one.
Why it matters
Rebuilding costs more than repointing, so we recommend it only when the code and the brick leave no honest alternative.
NFPA 211 and the residential code require a chimney to rise at least three feet above where it passes through the roof and two feet above anything within ten feet. Short chimneys draft poorly, and a rebuild is the time to fix that.
Source: NFPA 211 and International Residential Code R1003.9CSIA estimates around 25,000 chimney fires in the United States every year. A stack with open joints, cracked tiles or missing mortar between liner and brick gives a fire a direct path to the framing.
Source: Chimney Safety Institute of AmericaNFPA 211 calls for a Level 2 inspection on any sale or transfer of a home. Buyers' inspectors flag leaning and spalled chimneys, and a documented rebuild removes the biggest item from the negotiating list.
Source: NFPA 211Warning signs
One of these is a conversation. Three of them is a rebuild.
Sight up the chimney from two sides. Any visible lean means the mortar bed has failed on one face or the footing has moved. That does not repoint.
When a large share of the brick faces are gone rather than a handful, replacing them one at a time would disturb the rest.
If courses shift when pushed, the bond is gone. This is common at the top of the stack where the crown failed decades ago.
Stains on the upstairs ceiling and the downstairs wall mean the chimney has been wet through for a long time.
Liner damage plus failing masonry usually points to one rebuild with a new liner rather than two separate repairs.
Stacks cut down by a previous owner or buried by a roof addition do not meet the height rule. A rebuild corrects it.
When tuckpointing and patches last only a season or two, the structure underneath is no longer sound enough to hold them.
A growing gap where the stack meets the siding means it is moving. That is a structural problem, not a caulk problem.
How it works
Camera down the flue, drone over the stack, photos of the interior damage. We show you the footage and explain where sound masonry starts.
Partial or full rebuild, liner choice, a brick sample matched to your house, and a firm written price. We tell you if your city requires a permit before any work is scheduled.
The stack comes down course by course with the roof protected, then goes back up on a clean bed with matched mortar, a new liner, crown, flashing and cap.
A final camera pass, permit inspection where required, cleanup, and a photo record for your files and your insurance company.
Before and after
Drag the slider. Real jobs by our technicians in Northeast Ohio.
BeforeAfterChimney taken down and rebuilt
BeforeAfterTuckpointing
BeforeAfterCrown rebuild
BeforeAfterFlue extended, new crown and capOn video
Short clips from our technicians and customers across Northeast Ohio. Tap any clip to play it here.
Service walkthroughChimney sweep and video inspection
Why Green and Clean
A chimney rebuild is a structure and a venting system at the same time. Getting the brick right and the liner wrong is a fire hazard with a nice finish.
| What matters | Green and Clean | Typical coupon service |
|---|---|---|
| Decision | Level 2 camera inspection, footage shared | A look from the ground |
| Liner | Tiles reset or stainless liner installed, sized to the appliance | Old tiles left as is |
| Height and crown | Code height with a poured concrete crown | Old height, mortar wash on top |
| Credentials | CSIA certified, Certified Chimney Professional, licensed and insured in Ohio | Varies |
Pricing
The size of the rebuild sets the number. These are the variables we walk through with you, and you get a firm written price before any work starts.
Rebuilding from the roofline up is the most common job. Tearing down to the attic floor or the foundation is a much larger project with interior work.
A tall two flue chimney with a new stainless liner and matched face brick costs more than a single flue stack with reset clay tiles.
Steep roofs, three story homes and tight lots need more staging. Permit and inspection fees vary by city and are always shown separately in the estimate.
That is an emergency call. We can secure or take down the unsafe section the same day and price the rebuild while the site is safe.
Related services
Service areas
Lake, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Summit, Portage, Medina and Lorain counties. Type your city to see rebuilds we have completed nearby.
FAQ
A partial rebuild takes the chimney down to sound masonry, usually near the roofline, and rebuilds from there. A full rebuild removes the stack to the attic, the firebox or the footing. Most Northeast Ohio rebuilds are partial, because the part above the roof takes all the weather.
We look at how much brick has spalled, whether courses have lost bond, whether the stack leans, and what the flue camera shows. If the brick is sound and only the joints have failed, we recommend tuckpointing. If repairs would sit on loose masonry, we recommend rebuilding and show you why.
Most Cleveland area municipalities require a building permit for masonry chimney work above the roof, and the Residential Code of Ohio sets the height, clearance and liner rules the inspector checks. We tell you what your city requires and handle the application.
Usually yes. We salvage sound original brick where possible and source new brick that matches size, color range and hardness. Cleveland homes from the 1920s used softer brick, and we match the mortar to that too, so the rebuild ages with the house.
A roofline rebuild on a single flue chimney is usually a day or two of masonry plus curing time. Full rebuilds and multi flue stacks take longer. Your written estimate includes the schedule and the weather window it depends on.
Often it will. Rebuilding to the correct height, with a properly sized liner and a crown that does not leak, improves draft and ends the cold downdraft and smoke smell that come from a deteriorated stack.
Free estimate
Tell us about your chimney, fireplace, ducts, dryer vent, carpet or upholstery and we will come back with straight answers and a firm price. No pressure, no upsell.
Chimney, fireplace, masonry, air ducts, dryer vents, carpet and upholstery. One trusted team.
