Mortar joints crack, bricks spall, and crowns deteriorate – these are the most common issues we see in chimney repair, and they get worse every winter if left alone. Freeze-thaw cycles are hard on masonry, and once water gets into a crack, the damage accelerates fast. Chimney repair at this stage means repointing mortar, replacing damaged bricks, and restoring the crown so water has nowhere to enter. We assess the full extent of the damage first, then fix what actually needs fixing – nothing more, nothing less.