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Service · A1 Chimney & Roofing

Chimney Tuckpointing

Chimney tuckpointing removes mortar that has cracked or fallen out and packs new mortar into the joints. The brick stays. The joint is what gets replaced.

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5.0 ★★★★★25,719 Google reviews
Licensed & insuredour own technicians

The work

What is chimney tuckpointing?

The failed mortar is ground out to a solid depth, the joint is cleaned, and new mortar is packed in and tooled to shed water. Smearing a thin coat over the old joint is not tuckpointing. That coat cracks off and the open joint is still there.

Tuckpointing is the right job when the brick units are sound and the joints are the failure. If the faces of the brick are popping off, the chimney also needs brick repair.

Why it matters

Why this work matters

Mortar is the part of a chimney that weathers first. Open joints on the side that takes the weather pull in rain. The next freeze widens them. Repacking the joints stops that path.

The crown and flashing still matter. New joints under a cracked crown stay wet. Those are checked before the mortar work is called finished.

What to expect

What to expect

The joints that need to be cut out are identified, the mortar work is explained, and the price is given before grinding starts.

A1 Chimney & Roofing is a nationwide team with its own licensed and insured technicians in 27 states. The price is explained before any work starts. Homeowners have left 25,719 Google reviews with a 5.0 rating.

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How it works

Four steps, no surprises

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  1. STEP 01

    Book

    Online in a minute, or call the 24/7 line. We confirm your local A1 technician and a time window.

  2. STEP 02

    Inspect

    Your technician checks the chimney and the roof around it, and photographs what they find.

  3. STEP 03

    Price in writing

    You get the findings, the photos and a written price. Nothing starts until you say yes.

  4. STEP 04

    Fixed & cleaned

    Drop cloths down, debris hauled away, before-and-after photos sent to you.

Reviews

A1 Chimney is different. They truly care about your chimney and want to see you get the best use out of it.

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Sam V.Chimney service · ★★★★★ on Google

They relined my chimney and did a great job. The technician was respectful and left the work area clean.

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Charles D.Chimney relining · ★★★★★ on Google

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If the chimney joints are recessed or mortar is on the roof, call (855) 8-CALL-A1 or send a photo for a free estimate.

  • Licensed & insured, our own technicians
  • Written price before any work
  • Before-and-after photos of the job

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