Cracked crowns, deteriorated mortar, spalling brick, and structurally compromised chimneys restored — from targeted repairs to full rebuilds, with code-compliant construction and permanent results.
Most contractors simply slap mortar over failing joints. We treat chimney restorations with the exact same architectural rigor we apply to new custom home builds—ensuring it is structurally sound and aesthetically perfect.
Quick tuckpointing over crumbling bricks is a waste of capital. We identify the true depth of the structural decay, tearing down past the roofline if necessary to rebuild on a solid foundation.
Repair companies often use off-the-shelf bricks that clash instantly. We leverage our custom-home sourcing network to find exact matches for your historic or premium facade.
A rebuilt stack is useless if the intersection at the roof fails. We fabricate heavy-gauge, custom-stepped flashing to permanently lock water out of your attic and framing.
Standard repairmen smear a thin layer of mortar on top and call it a crown. We construct robust, poured-concrete crowns with engineered drip edges to definitively end water ingress.
We bring our custom-home building precision directly to your roofline, executing restorations that look immaculate and last decades.
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We assess not just the visible spalling, but the flue lining, the flashing integrity, and the internal moisture penetration to determine the true scope of failure.
Why it matters: A superficial inspection leads to superficial repairs. We find the root cause to ensure the rebuild is permanent.
We carefully dismantle the degraded masonry down to structurally sound brick—often just below the roofline—while protecting your shingles and landscaping from debris.
Why it matters: Building new brick on top of rotting courses guarantees the stack will eventually lean or collapse entirely.
Using sourced brick that exactly matches your home, our master masons lay the new courses with perfectly uniform joints and an impeccably aligned flue.
Why it matters: The repair shouldn't look like a repair. It should look like the chimney was built perfectly on day one.
We integrate new, heavy-gauge step and counter-flashing into the fresh mortar joints, weaving it expertly into your existing shingles to create an impenetrable barrier.
Why it matters: Water running down the stack must be forcefully diverted, otherwise the new masonry will suffer the same fate as the old.
We pour a solid concrete crown extending past the brick face with a drip edge, and install an industrial stainless steel cap to keep rain and wildlife completely out of the flue.
Why it matters: The crown is the roof of the chimney. A proper pour shields the entire structure from freeze-thaw damage.
Because our primary focus is building high-end custom homes, we bring an uncompromising level of architectural precision to every chimney rebuild we undertake.
We don't sell your job to the lowest bidder. The highly skilled AMS employees who arrive on day one are the exact men who will complete the rebuild.
We leverage our expansive builder networks to source identical bricks and custom-blend our mortar, ensuring the new stack looks native to the home.
This is our craft and our reputation. We refuse to execute band-aid repairs, opting only to deliver permanent, structurally sound restorations.
A leaning chimney is a structural emergency. Don't wait.
Answer 12 questions — get a structural risk score and repair priority. Free.
12 risk indicators. 4 minutes. Structural risk score for your Chicagoland chimney.
"The risk score came back 'High — structural attention required' with three specific items flagged. AMS came out the next day. Two of the three flagged items needed immediate repair. The tool was right."
— George W., Homeowner · Evanston, IL
Risk assessment based on visual warning signs. A professional on-site assessment by AMS is required for accurate structural determination and repair scoping. Call 773-656-2107 to schedule.
View our portfolio of failing stacks that we completely tore down and rebuilt to exquisite luxury standards.
Protecting high-value properties from structural decay.
Pricing depends on what the chimney actually needs — crown repair, full tuckpointing, or partial to full rebuild. Here's what Chicagoland homeowners typically pay.
Chimney height, access, and brick type significantly affect pricing. Free on-site assessment with written quote at 773-656-2107. Book yours here.
We assess the full chimney before recommending scope. If our repair doesn't resolve the identified issue — water intrusion, structural movement, crown failure — we correct it at no charge.
"Our chimney was leaning — I didn't realize how serious that was until AMS explained what happens to an unsecured chimney in a storm. They rebuilt it completely. The new chimney is exactly right."
William P.
Winnetka, IL · North Shore
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When we perform a full structural rebuild, we guarantee the masonry will remain solid, leak-free, and aesthetically perfect, stopping your repetitive maintenance cycles entirely.
Clear insights into how we approach major structural chimney restorations.
We repair and rebuild chimneys for homeowners throughout the Chicago metro — North Shore, western suburbs, and surrounding communities.
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Mortar joint restoration for brick and stone — the most common masonry repair for Chicagoland homes.
Custom chimney construction and fireplace masonry for residential properties and custom homes.
Spalled, cracked, and structurally compromised bricks replaced and matched to your existing facade.
