Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Masonry repair
Gas fireplace serviceLevel 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
Trusted Chimney Repair for High Point Homeowners
Most chimney damage in High Point starts small and hides where you can’t see it: a hairline crack in the crown, a rusted cap, flashing that pulled loose after a windy spring. By the time you notice staining on the ceiling or a smell in the firebox, water has usually been working on the masonry for a while. Our technicians have up to 14 years of experience reading exactly that kind of damage, and we’ll show you what we find with a camera and a written estimate before anything gets booked. Chimney repair here isn’t just about patching what’s visible – it’s about stopping the water and keeping the flue sound. Call (877) 798-3391 and we’ll get a free estimate on the calendar. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch 7am-7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Chimney Cap Installation
Chimney Cap Installation is the fitting of a metal or mesh cover over the flue opening to keep rain, birds, squirrels and debris out of the chimney. You need one if the top of your flue is open, if you’ve found nesting material during a sweep, or if water is getting into the smoke chamber. We size caps from Gelco and Olympia Chimney so they sit on the flue or crown properly instead of rattling loose in the wind. A standard stainless cap runs about $150-$400 installed depending on flue count and size; custom caps for odd flues go higher, and the written estimate sets the final price.
Single-Flue and Multi-Flue Covers
A single-flue cap fits over one opening; a multi-flue cover spans the whole crown and covers several flues at once. Which one makes sense depends on how your chimney is built at the top, and we check that before quoting.
Why Fit and Fastening Matter
A cap that’s too small or fastened with improvised hardware blows off in a storm and leaves the flue open again. Proper brackets and manufacturer-spec fastening keep it where it belongs.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Chimney Cap Replacement
Chimney Cap Replacement is removing a failed or missing cap and installing a new one that actually fits the flue and holds up to weather. You need it when the existing cap is rusted through, dented from a fallen limb, bent out of shape, or gone entirely after a storm. Rust and sag are the usual culprits, and once a cap is compromised it stops doing its main job: keeping water off the smoke chamber and keeping animals out. We carry Gelco and Famco components so the replacement is a proper fit, not a hardware-store workaround. Typical replacement runs about $150-$400 installed, higher for custom sizes or multi-flue covers, and the free estimate confirms the number before we book.
Spotting a Failed Cap
Rust streaks running down the exterior, a visibly crooked cap, or animals getting into the flue are all signs the cap has failed. A camera inspection confirms what you’re looking at from the ground.
Matching the Cap to the Flue
Caps are sized to the flue, not to whatever is on the shelf. Getting the dimensions right the first time avoids the rattle and blow-off that leads to a second replacement.
Chimney Liner Installation
Chimney Liner Installation is fitting a new flue liner – the inner wall that carries smoke and gases up and out – when the original clay tile liner is cracked, misaligned, or never sized correctly for the appliance. You need it when a sweep or camera inspection shows gaps, spalling, or a flue that doesn’t match the wood stove, insert or gas appliance connected to it. A damaged liner lets heat and carbon monoxide reach the surrounding masonry and framing, which is why we treat it as a safety item rather than a cosmetic one. We install DuraFlex flexible liner systems, a professional-tier product used by chimney specialists, and we can quote HeatShield resurfacing where the flue can be restored without a full reliner. Liner installation typically runs $2,000-$5,500 depending on height, flue size and liner type, and the written estimate sets the final price.
Cracked Tiles and Gaps
Cracked clay tiles are common in older chimneys and often invisible without a camera. Gaps between tiles let creosote and heat escape into the structure, so they’re worth catching early.
Is a Full Reline Always Necessary?
No. When the flue is sound enough, HeatShield resurfacing can restore integrity without pulling the old liner. We show you the camera footage and explain which route fits what we find.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Chimney Flashing Repair is the correction of the metal seals where the chimney meets the roof – the step flashing, counter flashing and sealant that keep rainwater from running down into the attic and ceiling. You need it when you spot water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, rusted or lifted flashing, or sealant that has cracked and pulled away. Flashing failures are one of the most common sources of chimney-related water damage in High Point, and they’re easy to misdiagnose as a roof problem. We inspect the flashing at the roof line and repair or replace the failed sections properly. Flashing repair typically runs $300-$900 depending on access and how much needs rebuilding, with the written estimate setting the final price.
Where Water Actually Gets In
Water follows the seam between chimney and roof. Once the counter flashing lifts or the sealant fails, it runs behind the masonry and shows up indoors later.
Repair Versus Rebuild
Sometimes resealing and re-anchoring is enough. Other times the flashing has to come off and be rebuilt to shed water correctly, and we show you which situation you’re in.
Chimney Crown Repair
Chimney Crown Repair is fixing the concrete cap at the very top of the chimney that sheds water away from the masonry below. You need it when the crown is cracked, crumbling, or pulling away from the flue, which lets water soak into the brick and mortar and shows up later as interior staining or spalling. A sound crown is the first line of defense for the whole structure, and it’s often the cheapest fix that prevents the most expensive damage. We repair crowns with repair-grade masonry materials and can apply HeatShield resurfacing where the flue needs restoring at the same time. Crown repair typically runs $350-$1,200 depending on the size of the crown and the extent of the cracking, and the free estimate confirms the number before booking.
Cracks and Water Shedding
Small hairline cracks widen with freeze-thaw cycles and let water into the masonry. A crown that no longer slopes away from the flue is doing the opposite of its job.
Why Patch Jobs Fail
Smearing sealant over a cracked crown is a short-term fix that fails within a season or two. Proper repair means rebuilding the surface so it sheds water again.
Chimney Repair Companies
Chimney Repair Companies vary widely in what they actually do – some sweep only, some reline only, and some hand off structural work to a mason. That matters because a repair that fixes the symptom without addressing the cause tends to come back. We handle the full scope ourselves: sweeping, liner installation and repair with DuraFlex and HeatShield systems, and structural chimney repair, so you’re not managing three contractors on one problem. Our technicians have up to 14 years of experience and use trade-grade materials, not hardware-store substitutes. Repair work ranges from roughly $300 for flashing and crown fixes up to $5,500 for a full liner replacement, and the written estimate sets the final price.
What to Ask Before You Book
Ask whether the company does structural repair in-house or subcontracts it, and whether an inspection includes camera footage you get to see. The answers tell you a lot.
Why One Scope Matters
When sweeping, repair and relining sit with one company, the diagnosis and the fix stay consistent. Nothing gets lost between trades, and you get one estimate instead of three.
Chimney Masonry Repair
Chimney Masonry Repair is rebuilding or repointing the brick, mortar joints and stonework that make up the chimney structure itself. You need it when mortar joints are crumbling, bricks are spalling or flaking, or the chimney is leaning or separating from the house – all of which happen faster here than homeowners expect, because High Point’s freeze-thaw swings work mortar loose season after season. Water is almost always involved, so we fix the source first (crown, flashing, cap) and then repair the masonry itself. We repoint joints and replace damaged brick to match the existing structure. Masonry repair typically runs $500-$2,500 or more depending on how much of the chimney is affected, and the written estimate sets the final price.
Spalling Brick and Crumbling Mortar
Flaking brick faces and joints that crumble when you touch them mean water has been getting in and freezing. Catching it early keeps the repair small.
Repointing Done Right
Repointing means cutting out the failed mortar and packing in new mortar matched to the original. A smear of new mortar over old joints does not hold.
Brands We Service
We install and repair DuraFlex flexible liner systems, a professional-tier product used by certified chimney specialists. It’s a system we know well, including where the liner wears and how it seats at the top plate, and we’ll tell you honestly when a DuraFlex reline is the right call versus when a HeatShield resurfacing will do the job for less. We also apply HeatShield chimney resurfacing, a repair-grade sealant system that restores flue integrity without a full replacement, and we check the flue with a camera before recommending it.
For caps, covers and venting components we work with Gelco and Olympia Chimney, two names chimney crews rely on for proper fit and manufacturer-spec installation. Getting the cap and cover dimensions right is most of the battle against wind damage and animal intrusion. Whether you have DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney or any other make, we can help.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Water stains on the ceiling or chimney breast. Brown rings or bubbling paint near the chimney usually mean flashing, crown or cap failure. Water travels, so the stain is rarely right at the leak.
- Crumbling mortar or spalling brick. Joints that crumble when you touch them and brick faces that flake off signal water getting in and freezing. Repointing early costs far less than rebuilding later.
- A damaged or missing cap. An open flue lets in rain, birds and squirrels. Nesting material in the flue is a fire risk when you next light a fire.
- Smoke rolling back into the room. Draft problems often trace back to a damaged flue, a blocked cap or a liner sized wrong for the appliance. A camera inspection sorts out which.
- Cracked or misaligned flue tiles. These are invisible from the ground and only show up on camera. Gaps let heat and carbon monoxide reach the structure, which is why we treat it as urgent.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Call and book the estimate. Tell us what you’re seeing – staining, smoke, a damaged cap. Call (877) 798-3391. We answer 24/7, and dispatch runs 7am-7pm, Sunday through Friday.
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On-site inspection with camera. We inspect the firebox, flue, crown, cap and flashing, and run a camera down the flue so you see what we see. Nothing is recommended off a glance from the ground.
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Written estimate before any work. You get a written estimate with the scope and price in it, and the final price is set by that estimate. If something can safely wait, we say so.
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Repair, reline or resurface. We complete the agreed work using trade-grade materials – DuraFlex liner systems, HeatShield resurfacing, Gelco and Olympia Chimney components – matched to what the inspection found.
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Final check and photo report. We confirm the repair is sound and show you photos of the finished work, so you have a record of what changed and what to watch next season.
How Much Does Chimney Repair Cost in High Point?
Most chimney repair in High Point falls between $150 and $5,500, and the specific job decides where you land. A typical chimney cap installation or replacement runs $150-$400 depending on flue count and whether the cap is standard or custom. Flashing repair runs $300-$900, and crown repair runs $350-$1,200, both depending on access and how much has to be rebuilt rather than patched. Masonry repointing and brick repair typically run $500-$2,500 or more based on how much of the structure is affected. Chimney liner installation is the larger job at $2,000-$5,500, and it’s priced by height, flue size and liner type – a HeatShield resurfacing can often bring that cost down where the flue doesn’t need a full reliner.
What affects the price most: roof access and pitch, chimney height, how many flues there are, and how much water damage has already set in. The way to avoid overpaying is to insist on camera evidence before anyone quotes a liner, and to get the scope in writing. Our free estimate includes the inspection and photo report, so you can see what we’re pricing instead of taking it on faith. If work can safely wait until next season, we’ll tell you that too. Call (877) 798-3391 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Our Service Area Near High Point
We work throughout High Point and the surrounding Piedmont towns, including Asheboro, McLeansville, Walnut Cove, Advance, Franklinville, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Sedalia and Germanton. Scheduling is by appointment, with dispatch 7am-7pm, Sunday through Friday. Call and we’ll book the nearest opening for your area.
Serving High Point, NC – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve High Point and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chimney Repair in High Point
Chimney repair is the correction of damage to the chimney’s structure and venting – the crown, cap, flashing, masonry, and the flue liner itself. It covers everything from resealing flashing and rebuilding a cracked crown to installing a new liner when the original one has failed. At chimney sweep High Point we handle all of it, so a repair doesn’t turn into a handoff between three contractors.
Most repairs take a few hours to a day, depending on scope. A cap or flashing repair is usually a single visit; crown work and masonry repointing take longer because materials need time to set. Liner installation is typically a full day, with a final inspection afterward. We give you a time estimate with the written quote, before booking.
Chimney repair in High Point typically runs $150-$5,500, depending on the job. Caps and flashing sit at the low end, crown and masonry repair in the middle, and liner installation at the top. The written estimate sets the final price, and the inspection that supports it is free. Call (877) 798-3391 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Yes. We install DuraFlex flexible liner systems and apply HeatShield chimney resurfacing, and we also work with Gelco and Olympia Chimney components for caps and venting. If your chimney already has one of these systems, we can inspect it and tell you whether it needs repair or replacement. Whether it’s DuraFlex, HeatShield or another make, we can help.
You know you need a new liner when a camera inspection shows cracked or misaligned clay tiles, gaps between tile sections, or a flue that’s undersized for the appliance connected to it. It’s not something you can judge from the firebox alone. We run the camera and show you the footage before recommending anything, and where the flue is sound enough, HeatShield resurfacing can restore it without a full reliner. Call (877) 798-3391 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Many repairs can be done same day once the estimate is booked, depending on the scope and materials needed. We answer 24/7, and dispatch runs 7am-7pm, Sunday through Friday. If a repair needs more than one visit, we lay out the schedule with the written estimate.
Clear the area around the fireplace and make sure we can get to the roof or the chimney access point. If you have pets, keep them in another room while we’re working. Have any past inspection reports or paperwork on hand if you have them, though it isn’t required. That’s all we need to get started.
Schedule Your Chimney Repair Service in High Point Today
If you’ve seen staining, crumbling mortar or a damaged cap, the cheapest move is to find out exactly what’s wrong before it grows. Call (877) 798-3391 and we’ll book a free estimate, run the camera, and hand you a written scope you can see for yourself. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch 7am-7pm, Sunday through Friday. If you’d rather start with a full cleaning and inspection, see our High Point chimney sweep page, or ask about dryer vent cleaning while we’re there – no obligation either way.
Written by the team at Chimney Sweep High Point.