Chimney Repair

Chimney Repair

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Chimney Repair Services in Greensboro, NC

There are numerous signs your chimney needs repairs, and all of them should be taken care of as soon as possible to avoid further, more costly damage.


While you cannot always tell that your chimney is in need of repair by looking at it, there are definitely some visible signs that repair may be needed. Every homeowner with a chimney should become familiar with telltale signs of damage as each could be a possible fire hazard.

Signs Your Chimney Needs Repairs

  • If your firebox or damper is rusting, there’s most likely excess moisture in your chimney.
  • If you notice wallpaper near the chimney that is damages, it could be because of excess moisture in the chimney.
  • Damaged or deteriorating mortar joints in your chimney’s masonry can also point to trouble, as this can lead to your chimney collapsing in freezing temperatures.
  • Chimney tile that is falling off and collecting in your fireplace. This can point to damage in the flue lining, which can be corrected by an experienced professional.
  • A cracked chimney crown allows water to enter, freeze, and thaw - so larger cracks happen.A damaged chimney crown allows moisture to seep between the chimney and the liner as well as into the chimney, which can cause shaling and spalling.
  • Spalling which occurs when water enters brick, natural stone, or concrete and forces the surface of the masonry to pop out, peel off, or flake off. 
  • If the liner of your chimney is damaged, thin slices of chimney tile can begin to pile up at the bottom of your chimney. This can be a fire hazard as the flue lining of a chimney must be intact in order to safely use a fireplace.Cracked and shaling flue tiles are signs of a serious condition which, if not resolved, could result in a house fire. 
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Why You Should Get Your Chimney Repaired Right Away

Waiting on potential chimney repairs is a dangerous endeavor that could come back to bite you if you're not careful. For your safety, it is recommended to have your chimney serviced at least once a year. If it has been longer since your last inspection, you are putting you and your family's safety in jeopardy. There are plenty of reasons to get your chimney repaired promptly.


  • Prepare for use this winter - Before the cold weather arrives, it is best to get your chimney ready for use during the summer or early fall months for efficient use.
  • Creosote buildup - When smoke, gases, and other combustion byproducts travel up your chimney, they begin to cool and mix with condensed moisture. The resulting mixture, known as creosote, is a toxic and sticky substance that easily clings to exposed surfaces. You want to have any creosote buildup removed every year, and we effectively do that with our chimney repair services.
  • Combine any necessary repairs with your annual inspection - Why not kill two birds with one stone? If you know you need certain chimney repairs, you can have our technician perform a chimney inspection at the same time.
  • Flue repairs - Your chimney is only as efficient as its flue. If it needs repair, doing so quickly can prevent fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • Remove any blockages that could become an issue during the winter - Don't wait for an emergency to happen. Prevent it now and live in warmth this winter.
  • Beat the rush - By having your chimney repaired now, you can beat the rush during the winter months when John Budd's is typically booked.

Count on Us for Chimney Repair

We offer a full range of repairs for chimney systems, both big and small! From repairing leaky flashing and tuckpointing to masonry repair and relining the flue, we do it all to restore your chimney the right way. Our team can even complete an entire chimney rebuild, if necessary.


Trust the company with over 40 years of experience in the chimney repair industry and give John Budd’s Chimney Service, LLC a call today! We provide chimney repair services in Burlington, Thomasville, Gibsonville, Summerfield, Archdale, Oak Ridge, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Kernersville, NC and the surrounding community.

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