Our team works from the foundation up — pouring the footing, laying the masonry course by course around an engineered flue, capping with concrete crown and stainless steel. Every step inspected, every joint documented.
Then we apply premium masonry sealer for waterproof, century-grade durability.
Building a new chimney is structural work — foundation, framing, flue, and finish must all integrate with your home and meet California seismic and fire codes. Our certified masonry team designs, engineers, and constructs new chimneys from the ground up, with permits handled and finished work that lasts a century.
Every chimney rebuild follows the same proven sequence — from initial assessment of the damage to the final cap installation. Documented at every stage so you can see exactly how your chimney was built.
We start every California chimney rebuild with a full structural assessment — documenting the failed crown, deteriorated mortar joints, and exposed flue liner before any work begins.
Our certified California mason lays each brick by hand, course by course — measured for level, plumb, and square. Color and bond pattern matched to the original or designed fresh.
A new terracotta flue liner is set on a custom wood form built on-site. Concrete is mounded and packed around it — sealing the liner and supporting the crown to come.
A new concrete crown is sculpted on top of the chimney — sloped to shed California rainwater away from the brick. Sealed flush against the flue liner and cured for full structural strength.
A stainless steel cap with mesh screening is installed — locking out California rain, birds, embers, and debris. The finished chimney is structurally sound, code-compliant, and built to last a century.
A new chimney is structural — it integrates with your roof, framing, and foundation. Done wrong, it cracks within five years, fails inspection, or worse, becomes a fire hazard. Done right, it stands for a century. The difference is engineering, materials, and craft — all things we handle in-house.
Whether you're building new construction, adding a fireplace to an existing home, or replacing a chimney that's beyond repair — we design and build to last. California seismic code, fire code, and energy code all met. Inspection-ready.
We believe a quote can only be given honestly after we've seen your system with our own eyes. Until then — no charge, no obligation, no pressure.
And once we give you a quote, that's the number. We will never charge a dollar more than what's required.
Specific questions about new chimney construction. For general questions, see the main FAQ.
A certified masonry specialist will reach out within 24 hours to schedule your free on-site design consultation. New builds typically scheduled within 2-4 weeks after permits.
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