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Chimney rebuilding in Metro Detroit: what to expect
Chimneys take the worst weather on the house. Above the roofline they get wet from every side, freeze, thaw and slowly fall apart. On many older Metro Detroit homes the chimney top is leaning, missing brick, or held together by its crown. When repointing is no longer enough, the damaged section is taken down and rebuilt.
Most rebuilds are from the roofline up, with a new crown, flashing and cap. A full rebuild to the foundation is less common. If the chimney no longer vents a furnace or water heater, removal below the roofline may be an option: see chimney removal. If it still vents gas appliances, the flue liner must be right for them, so coordinate with your HVAC contractor.
What a proper job includes
- Inspection of the chimney, flue, crown and flashing, with photos
- Safe tear-down of the damaged section to sound masonry
- Rebuild with brick and mortar suited to the exposure
- A new crown that overhangs and sheds water
- New step and counter flashing tied into the roof
- Flue liner check and chimney cap with screen
- Roof protection, debris removal and cleanup
What drives the price
- How far down the chimney must be rebuilt
- Chimney height, number of flues and roof pitch
- Access: scaffolding, roof anchors or a lift
- Brick matching and any decorative corbels or detail
- Flue liner replacement or relining for gas appliances
- Roofing repairs around the chimney
- Season: winter and wet weather slow masonry work
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Permits and licensing in Michigan
Rebuilding a chimney is structural work, which Michigan does not treat as an ordinary repair, so expect a building permit from the local building department (BSEED in Detroit). Changes to a flue that vents gas appliances can also involve a mechanical permit, so confirm with the local department who pulls what.
Paid residential work above a threshold set by state law requires a LARA license. Look for a Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license that lists Masonry, or a Residential Builder license, and check the number on the LARA lookup.
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How to compare quotes
- Ask for photos of the damage and how far down the rebuild goes.
- Get crown, flashing, liner and cap details in writing.
- Confirm who pulls the building permit and any mechanical permit.
- Check the license on the LARA lookup and ask for proof of insurance.
- Ask who repairs roofing around the chimney and whether that is in the price.
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