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Chimney Repair in the Twin Cities

From a few repointed joints to a full rebuild above the roofline — we handle the complete range of chimney repair, with a free estimate before any work begins.

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Chimney repair in the Twin Cities
The short answer: MockingBird Chimney provides full-service chimney repair across the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro, covering everything from masonry and tuckpointing to crown repair, cap and chase cover replacement, flashing and leak repair, and full rebuilds above the roofline. Because repair scope varies so much — from a few repointed joints to a structural rebuild — every estimate is free and given after we look at the actual chimney, never guessed over the phone. Most repair needs in Minnesota trace back to freeze-thaw damage: water enters masonry, freezes, and breaks it apart over repeated winters.
What We Repair

The full range, one local team.

Each of these has its own dedicated page with more detail — this is the overview.

Masonry & Tuckpointing

Repointing mortar joints and replacing spalled brick before freeze-thaw does more damage.

Crown Repair

Resealing hairline cracks or fully re-pouring a crown that's already failed.

Caps & Chase Covers

Replacing rusted or missing covers that let water and animals into the flue.

Flashing & Leaks

Resealing or replacing the metal where the chimney meets the roofline.

Partial & Full Rebuilds

Rebuilding above the roofline when repointing alone isn't enough anymore.

Storm & Emergency Repair

Fast response for wind, ice, or lightning damage that needs attention right away.

Signs You Need Repair

What usually prompts the call.

01

Cracks in the mortar joints

Hairline cracks widen fast once freeze-thaw gets into them — they rarely stay small on their own.

02

Brick chips or grit at the base

A sign the masonry face is spalling and breaking apart from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

03

The chimney is leaning

Even a slight visible tilt usually means the foundation or structure underneath has shifted.

04

White chalky staining outside

Efflorescence — a sign water is actively moving through the masonry from the inside out.

05

Water stains on the ceiling nearby

Usually traces back to the crown, flashing, or cap rather than the chimney itself.

Pricing

Why there's no fixed repair price.

Chimney repair covers the widest price range of anything we do — a few joints and a full rebuild are both "chimney repair."

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On-Site Estimate

No service call fee, no obligation. Written quote before any work begins.

Extent of damage

A few repointed joints costs very differently than a section rebuilt above the roofline.

Height & access

Steep roofs or tall chimneys often require staging, which adds real cost to the job.

Material matching

Color-matched mortar and salvaged or matched brick cost more than a generic mix.

How long it's been

The single largest cost driver. Waiting turns a repointing job into a rebuild.

How It Works

Four steps, no surprises.

Step 01

Call or text

Tell us what you're seeing — a crack, a stain, a leaning chimney.

Step 02

Free on-site estimate

We inspect the full chimney and give you a written quote.

Step 03

The repair

Right-sized fix, from repointing a few joints to a full rebuild.

Step 04

Walkthrough

We show you the finished work and back it for three years in writing.

Common Questions

Straight answers.

It depends entirely on scope — a few repointed joints and a full rebuild above the roofline are both "chimney repair," and they're priced very differently. We give a free on-site estimate with a written quote before any work begins.

A repair addresses specific damage — repointing joints, resealing a crown, replacing a cap. A rebuild reconstructs a section of the chimney, usually above the roofline, when the structure itself has failed rather than just the surface.

Yes, wherever possible. Color-matched mortar and salvaged or matched brick cost more than a generic mix, but it's the difference between a repair you can see and one you can't.

Next-day in most cases, and often sooner for acute damage. Call rather than filling out a form if it's urgent, and we'll prioritize you.

In Minnesota, almost always. Freeze-thaw cycles work their way into any opening in the masonry, and a hairline crack this year is commonly a real repair by next winter.

We provide the documentation you need — photos of the damage, photos of the repair, and a detailed written quote — which is what most insurers ask for when you file a claim.

Service Area

Chimney repair across the Twin Cities metro.

Roughly 40 miles out from Minneapolis and St. Paul.

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