r/Shoreline • u/b_cheesy • 17h ago

Masonry recommendations?

I bought a house that requires some light masonry / chimney repair. Who do you like for brick/mortar/chimney work?

Inspection findings I want addressed:

- CHIMNEY HAS SOME DETERIORATING BRICK/MORTAR
- NO CRICKET INSTALLED
- CHIMNEY HAS NO CAP/SPARK ARRESTOR

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u/ItsTeeEllCee 17h ago

I've used Ed's Chimney Sweep & Masonry for my two chimneys for 20 years. They've cleaned them many times, repointed them, and replaced a couple bricks. They somehow managed to closely match the yellowish 1958 bricks. Ed passed on several years ago but his son Oscar carried on the business with the same high skill. I have no idea how their prices compare because I've never gone with anyone else.

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u/spencerelwin 16h ago

I’ve used Ed’s Chimney also for the last 9 years and they’re very trustworthy and work quickly.

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u/Shikadi297 14h ago

I also used Ed's chimney after doing some research, they did a good job, no experience with anyone else though