Chimney Repair & Rebuilds · New Lenox, IL
Chimney Repair in New Lenox, IL — Crowns, Flashing & Rebuilds
The chimney takes the worst weather on your New Lenox home, so it usually fails first. Paul Lally's Masonry Inc. repoints, repairs crowns and flashing, and rebuilds brick above the roofline.
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Paul Lally's Masonry Inc. provides chimney repair in New Lenox, IL — tuckpointing failed joints, repairing cracked crowns and flashing, replacing spalled brick, and rebuilding chimneys above the roofline. Family-owned, serving Chicagoland since 1988, insured. Free on-site estimates — call (708) 448-8866.
Of all the masonry on a New Lenox home, the chimney takes the harshest beating — it's exposed on every side, top to bottom, with no wall to shelter it. That's why the chimney is almost always the first place brick and mortar fail, even on the newer homes common here.
Paul Lally's Masonry Inc. provides chimney repair in New Lenox, IL — tuckpointing failed joints, repairing cracked crowns and flashing, replacing spalled brick, and rebuilding chimneys above the roofline where needed. We are family-owned and have served Chicagoland since 1988. For a free on-site estimate, call (708) 448-8866.
The four things that fail on a chimney
- Mortar joints erode from all-around weather exposure and let water in.
- The crown — the concrete cap on top — cracks and stops shedding water, sending it straight into the brick.
- The flashing — the metal seal where the chimney meets the roof — lifts or rusts and lets water into the house.
- The brick above the roofline spalls and can begin to lean once water and freeze-thaw have worked on it.
Often more than one is failing at once, which is why we inspect all four rather than fixing just the obvious one.
Why Will County weather is hard on chimneys
New Lenox winters run water through every crack and freeze it. A hairline crack in the crown or an open mortar joint becomes an entry point; the water freezes, expands, and widens the damage each cycle. Because the chimney has weather on all sides, it goes through more of this punishment than any wall on the house.
How we repair chimneys in New Lenox
We start with an honest inspection — crown, flashing, joints, and brick — then repair what's actually failing: repointing joints, sealing or rebuilding the crown, correcting flashing, replacing spalled brick, and rebuilding from the roofline up with matched brick when the upper section is too far gone. Where the base is sound, a partial rebuild restores the chimney without the cost of a full one.
See our chimney repair and rebuilds and tuckpointing services. We also serve neighboring Frankfort and Mokena.
Why New Lenox homeowners call Paul Lally's Masonry Inc.
Since 1988 we've repaired Chicagoland chimneys by finding the real source of the problem — crown, flashing, or brick — and fixing it so the leak and the deterioration stop. Every job starts with a free on-site look. Call (708) 448-8866 for your free estimate in New Lenox.
Chimney Repair & Rebuilds in New Lenox, IL — Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my New Lenox chimney needs repair?
Look for crumbling mortar joints, a cracked or crumbling crown at the top, rust stains or gaps in the flashing where the chimney meets the roof, spalled or loose brick, and white staining. Water in the firebox or on the ceiling near the chimney is a sign it's already leaking.
What is the chimney crown and why does it matter?
The crown is the concrete cap at the very top that sheds water off the chimney. When it cracks, water runs straight down into the brick and freezes, accelerating damage on all sides. A sound crown is the single most important defense against chimney deterioration.
My chimney is leaking — is it always the brick?
Not always. Chimney leaks often come from failed flashing (the metal seal where the chimney meets the roof) or a cracked crown rather than the brick itself. We find the actual source rather than guessing, so the leak is fixed the first time.
Can you rebuild just the top of the chimney?
Yes. When the brick above the roofline is spalled or leaning but the base is sound, we rebuild from the roofline up with matched brick and a new crown — far less involved than a full rebuild and the most common chimney repair we do.
Do you repair the chimney and the walls together?
We can. If the chimney is failing, the weather walls often aren't far behind, so it's efficient to tuckpoint both on one visit. We'll tell you what actually needs doing now versus later.
Do you offer free estimates in New Lenox?
Yes. Paul Lally's Masonry Inc. provides free on-site estimates throughout New Lenox — we inspect the chimney, crown, and flashing and give you a written estimate. Call (708) 448-8866.
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