Chimney repair
$800–$2,500
What most DFW homeowners pay for a common repair. Full range about $200 to $5,000+.
Serving Fort Worth, Texas since 2014
Chimney Repair & Brick Chimney Repair in Fort Worth & DFW
Hail, heat, and water tear up brick chimneys across North Texas. Salter Exteriors inspects them for free, prices the repair or rebuild in writing, and gets the stack sound before the next storm.
- Free chimney inspections
- Free written estimates
- No-pressure, local crew
Since 2014
Fort Worth roofing and exterior crew
2,500+ claims
Storm documentation when hail is the cause
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Fort Worth & DFW
Chimney repair in Fort Worth
Chimney repair covers everything that keeps water and weather out of a stack that is still structurally sound: the concrete crown, the metal cap, step flashing at the roof, and mortar that has turned to sand. In Fort Worth, most of that work starts after a hail storm or a ceiling stain that showed up the next rainy week.
Average chimney repair in DFW: most homeowners spend $800–$2,500. The full typical range is $200–$5,000+, depending on height, roof pitch, and how long water has been in the brick.
- Cracked or flat chimney crowns that hold water
- Missing, rusted, or wind-shifted chimney caps
- Flashing leaks where the chimney meets the shingles
- Open mortar joints on the first few courses
Masonry
Brick chimney repair in DFW
Brick chimney repair is the masonry itself. North Texas chimneys sit in the weather on all four sides. Summer heat past 100 degrees dries mortar out. Hail chips the face of the brick. Once the face is open, that brick drinks water, spalls, and takes the joints with it. Tuckpointing puts sound mortar back. Spalled brick gets cut out and replaced — not smeared over — because a broken face keeps absorbing moisture.
Average brick chimney repair: $800–$3,500 for repointing, spalled brick, and crown work. A brick chimney rebuild from the roofline on a standard flue is typically $3,500–$8,000+. Taller stacks and steep roofs land higher, up to about $15,000 for a full replacement.
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Average chimney prices in DFW
These are 2026 market ranges for licensed masonry work in Fort Worth and the metroplex — not a bid. Your free inspection and free estimate are the number for your chimney. Height, roof access, and how many bricks have to come out move the price.
Brick chimney rebuild
$3,500–$8,000+
Typical rebuild from the roofline. Brick repair short of a rebuild usually stays in the $800–$3,500 band.
| Work | Typical DFW price |
|---|---|
| Crown sealing (hairline cracks) | $200–$500 |
| Crown rebuild | $400–$1,500 |
| Chimney cap | $250–$800 |
| Flashing repair or replacement | $300–$1,200 |
| Partial tuckpointing | $750–$2,500 |
| Full chimney repointing | $1,500–$3,500 |
| Spalled brick replacement | $30–$80 per brick |
| Partial rebuild, top courses | $1,500–$4,000 |
| Brick chimney rebuild from the roofline | $3,500–$8,000+ |
| Full chimney replacement | $4,000–$15,000 |
Ranges reflect 2026 Fort Worth and Dallas masonry pricing for crown work, tuckpointing, partial rebuilds, and full chimney replacement. Scaffolding on a two-story or steep roof often adds a few hundred dollars. A free estimate locks your price before we start.
What actually wrecks a North Texas chimney
Water is the problem. Hail and heat just open the door. These are the failures we see on Fort Worth brick chimneys, in the order they usually show up.
Hail opens the crown
The crown is the highest, most exposed concrete on the house. Hail leaves hairline cracks and chips the brick face. That is the most common chimney repair after a DFW spring storm.
A small crack becomes a rebuild
Water runs into a cracked crown, saturates the brick, and freezes or just sits. A seal that might have been a few hundred dollars turns into courses of new brick.
Mortar fails on all four sides
A wall is shaded. A chimney is not. Heat bakes the joints, rain washes the sand out, and tuckpointing is what puts the structure back together before bricks loosen.
Flashing moves with the roof
The metal where brick meets shingles is two materials expanding at different rates. When it lifts, the leak shows up on the ceiling beside the fireplace — not always on the chimney itself.
Signs you should call before the next storm
- White chalky streaks on the brick (efflorescence)
- Brick faces flaking or popping off
- Cracks across the concrete crown
- Mortar you can scrape out with a key
- Ceiling stains near the chimney
- A stack that leans, even a little
- A missing, rusty, or tilted cap
- A musty fireplace after rain
Free inspection. Free estimate. Four steps.
1
You call
Tell us the city and what you are seeing. Cracked crown, stain, leaning brick — any of it.
2
We schedule
A time that works. The inspection is free. You do not pay to find out what is wrong.
3
We inspect
Photos of the crown, brick, mortar, cap, and flashing. Repair or rebuild, said plainly.
4
Free estimate
A written price. No pressure. You decide. If hail did it, we document it for the claim.
Chimney repair across Fort Worth & North Texas
Shop at 702 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102. The crew works the city and the suburbs around it — same people who have been on local roofs since 2014.
- Fort Worth, TX
- Arlington, TX
- Burleson, TX
- Hurst, TX
- Keller, TX
- Saginaw, TX
- Benbrook, TX
- Mansfield, TX
- Aledo, TX
- Haltom City, TX
- Weatherford, TX
- Crowley, TX
- Grand Prairie, TX
- Alvarado, TX
- North Richland Hills, TX
- Forest Hill, TX
- Edgecliff Village, TX
Homeowners on Salter Exteriors
From the company’s published customer comments. These are about the crew, not a made-up chimney review.
Salter Exteriors has always done great work. If there was anything I wasn’t sure of, Aaron took the time to make sure it was right. The crew shows up when they say they will and cleans up when they are done.
We replaced our roof twice in two years because of hail. Our experience with Salter Exteriors was much better than the previous contractor. Aaron and his crew were professional and efficient.
Aaron is a very reliable contractor. I have worked with him for many years. He is on time, looks out for the customer, and is someone you can entrust your home to.
Chimney repair questions
How much does chimney repair cost in Fort Worth?
Most chimney repair jobs in the DFW area land between $800 and $2,500. Smaller work, like sealing a cracked crown, can start around $200. Larger repairs — flashing, tuckpointing, or a leaning top — can run past $5,000. The only number that matters for your house is the free written estimate after we look at it.
How much does brick chimney repair or a rebuild cost in DFW?
Brick chimney repair — repointing mortar, replacing spalled brick, and rebuilding a crown — typically runs $800 to $3,500 in Dallas–Fort Worth. A brick chimney rebuilt from the roofline on a standard single flue is usually $3,500 to $8,000 or more. A full replacement on a tall or hard-to-reach chimney can reach $4,000 to $15,000. Roof pitch and scaffolding change the price.
Do you offer free chimney inspections and free estimates?
Yes. Chimney inspections are free, and the estimate is free. No obligation and no high-pressure pitch. We photograph what we find, explain repair versus rebuild in plain language, and put the price in writing before any work starts. Call 972-246-7448.
What chimney damage is common after North Texas hail?
Hail chips brick faces, spiderwebs the concrete crown, and dents metal caps. Wind loosens flashing where the chimney meets the roof. Water then gets into the masonry. A crown that could have been sealed for a few hundred dollars turns into a rebuild if it sits through another storm season.
Should I repair the chimney or rebuild it?
Repair when the stack is straight, the damage is mortar, brick faces, crown, cap, or flashing, and the cost stays well under a rebuild. Rebuild when the chimney leans, bricks are breaking apart through the wall, or the top has failed past the point of tuckpointing. We say which one on the free inspection — we do not upsell a rebuild you do not need.
Will insurance pay for chimney repair?
Homeowners insurance often looks at sudden storm damage, such as hail or wind, and usually does not cover ordinary wear. Salter Exteriors has helped with more than 2,500 insurance claims on exterior work. If a storm hit the chimney, we document it with photos. Coverage is always the carrier’s decision.
Which cities do you serve for chimney repair?
We are based at 702 Houston St in Fort Worth and serve Arlington, Burleson, Keller, Mansfield, Weatherford, Grand Prairie, Haltom City, and the rest of the mid-cities and southwest DFW. If you are in North Texas, call and we will tell you straight if we can be there.
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702 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102