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How much does a chimney rebuild cost?

Q: How much does a chimney rebuild cost?

The brickwork is priced by the brick. A small 1 to 15 brick section is $850 plus $75 per brick. Larger rebuilds use marginal tiers: the first 75 bricks at $50, the next at $45, scaling down to $25 per brick for very large jobs. A 100-brick rebuild is $4,875 for the brickwork; a 200-brick rebuild is $8,875. A new crown, flashing, and cap are added on top and measured on-site.

Q: Why is the price split into brackets instead of one rate?

Marginal tiers work exactly like income tax brackets: each rate only applies to the bricks inside that tier, so crossing a threshold never makes the whole job jump in price. A larger rebuild gets a lower effective rate, so you are never penalized for needing more work.

Q: Why isn't the crown, flashing, and cap in the calculator total?

Those three depend on measurements taken on the roof. The crown is a length times width formula, flashing scales with roof complexity from $595 to $3,495, and the cap depends on whether the chimney is single or multi-flue. The calculator gives the exact brickwork cost up front and the rest is measured on-site, with every line written down before the customer commits.

Q: Is debris disposal extra?

No. Debris disposal is included in every rebuild with no separate haul-away fee. The only optional add-on is a lift or scaffolding at $1,249, used only when a tall or steep roof makes standard ladder access unsafe, and always documented with photos first.

The brickwork portion of a chimney rebuild is priced by the brick — fairly, using marginal tier rates that work like tax brackets, so you never pay the highest rate on every brick. A small section repair starts at $850 plus $75 per brick; a full rebuild scales by tier. Crown, flashing, and a new cap are added on top, each priced to your chimney. Enter your brick count below for the exact brickwork cost — no email, no "call for a quote." No hidden pricing games.

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Most companies quote a chimney rebuild as one vague number because the real pricing is complex. We use the actual structure from our price book. Small jobs of 1 to 15 bricks are a flat base plus a per-brick rate. Larger rebuilds use marginal tier pricing: each rate applies only to the bricks inside that tier, exactly like income tax brackets — the price never jumps unfairly when you cross a threshold.

1–15 bricks (small section) — $850 base + $75 per brick
Bricks 1–75 — $50 per brick
Bricks 76–125 — $45 per brick
Bricks 126–175 — $40 per brick
Bricks 176–250 — $35 per brick
Bricks 251–500 — $30 per brick
Bricks 501–1,000 — $25 per brick

Example: a 100-brick rebuild = (75 × $50) + (25 × $45) = $3,750 + $1,125 = $4,875 for the brickwork. A 200-brick rebuild works out to $8,875. The calculator below does this tier math for you instantly.

Rebuilds of 500 or more bricks are reviewed by a supervisor before the price is confirmed. Rebuilds over 1,000 bricks are quoted directly by our office after an on-site assessment — we don't guess at that scale, we measure it.

What drives the price

What makes one chimney rebuild cost more than another

How many bricks

$850 – tier-based

The single biggest factor. A localized section might be 20 to 60 bricks; a full above-roofline rebuild is often 150 to 400. Marginal tiers mean the per-brick rate drops as the job grows, so larger rebuilds get a better effective rate — you're never penalized for needing more work.

Crown, flashing & cap

Added on top

Every rebuild quote also includes pricing for a new crown, new flashing, and a cap — they're required line items on a rebuild. Crown is a length × width formula plus $1,500; flashing runs $595 to $3,495; caps start at $375. All three are measured on-site and written into the quote before work starts.

Access & height

+$0 – +$1,249

A single-story chimney with clear ladder access is straightforward. Tall, steep, or obstructed roofs may need a boom lift or scaffolding — a flat $1,249 add-on, applied only when standard access isn't safe, and always documented with photos first.

Job size review

Supervisor / office

Rebuilds of 500+ bricks get a supervisor review before the price is locked. Over 1,000 bricks, the office quotes it directly after an on-site visit. This protects you from an online guess that doesn't match the real job — the number you're given is the number you pay.

Full demolition of the section in scope

Rebuilt brickwork with mortar matched to your masonry

New crown with a minimum 1" drip-edge overhang

New flashing where the chimney meets the roof

Applicable cap (single-flue or custom multi-flue)

Debris disposal included — no separate haul-away fee

1-year workmanship warranty on structural labor

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Instant Cost Estimate

Enter your brick count for a Price-Book-accurate estimate.

1. How many bricks need to be rebuilt or replaced?

Number of bricks

Not sure of the exact number? Give your best estimate — a single damaged section is often 20–60 bricks, and a full above-roofline rebuild is often 150–400. You won't be held to the figure: we confirm the precise count on-site and put the final price in writing before any work begins.

Add-ons (optional)

Special access — lift / scaffolding (+$1,249)

Estimated Brickwork Cost

Brickwork (exact, from your count)

$925

+ Crown, flashing & cap (typical range)

~$4,500–$8,000

Typical total project range

~$4,425–$7,925

Only the brickwork is an exact figure. Crown, flashing, and cap are required line items priced to your chimney — the range above is typical, not a quote. We measure all three on-site and put every line in writing before any work begins.

This covers the brickwork only. Crown, flashing, and cap are added on top — see the breakdown below. Final price confirmed on-site in writing. No hidden pricing games.

Marginal tier pricing — fair, like tax brackets
Debris cleanup included
1-year workmanship warranty

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Service area

We currently serve these cities — and a 20-mile radius around each

Before booking, please make sure your address falls within 20 miles of one of the locations below. Not sure? Submit the form anyway and we’ll confirm coverage by phone.

Michigan

Ann Arbor
Troy
Northville
Rochester Hills
Brighton
Farmington Hills
Novi
Birmingham
Bloomfield Hills
West Bloomfield

Massachusetts

Burlington
Wellesley

Texas

Southlake
Dallas

Indiana

Carmel

Rhode Island

Providence

New Jersey

Matawan

FAQ

Common questions about chimney rebuild costs

How much does a chimney rebuild cost?

The brickwork is priced by the brick. A small 1–15 brick section is $850 plus $75 per brick. Larger rebuilds use marginal tiers: the first 75 bricks at $50, the next at $45, and so on down to $25 per brick for very large jobs. A 100-brick rebuild is $4,875 for the brickwork; a 200-brick rebuild is $8,875. A new crown, flashing, and cap are added on top and measured on-site. The calculator gives you the exact brickwork figure instantly.

Why is the price split into brackets instead of one rate?

Because flat per-brick pricing is unfair at the edges. Marginal tiers work exactly like income tax brackets — each rate only applies to the bricks inside that tier, so crossing a threshold never makes the whole job jump in price. A larger rebuild gets a lower effective rate, which means you're never penalized for needing more work done.

Why isn't the crown, flashing, and cap in the calculator total?

Those three depend on measurements we take on the roof — crown is a length × width formula, flashing scales with roof complexity ($595–$3,495), and the cap depends on whether your chimney is single or multi-flue. Putting a fake fixed number on them online would be guessing. We give you the exact brickwork cost up front and measure the rest on-site, every line written down before you commit.

Do I need a full rebuild or just a brick replacement?

It depends on how many bricks are damaged and where. Up to about 15 individual damaged bricks is a targeted replacement ($850 + $75/brick). Beyond that, or when whole sections are spalling, leaning, or missing mortar throughout, a rebuild of the affected section is the lasting fix. We assess it on the roof and give you a written recommendation with photos — no upsell.

What happens with very large rebuilds?

Rebuilds of 500 or more bricks get a supervisor review before the price is confirmed — the tier estimate is accurate, but a second set of eyes checks the scope. Rebuilds over 1,000 bricks are quoted directly by our office after an on-site assessment rather than estimated online, because a job that size deserves a measured quote, not a guess.

Is debris disposal extra?

No. Debris disposal is included in every rebuild — there is no separate haul-away fee. The only optional add-on is a lift or scaffolding (+$1,249), used only when a tall or steep roof makes standard ladder access unsafe, and always documented with photos before it's applied.

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How much does a chimney rebuild cost?

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Here's what you'll actually pay

What makes one chimney rebuild cost more than another

How many bricks

Crown, flashing & cap

Access & height

Job size review

What's included in every Brown Chimney rebuild

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Common questions about chimney rebuild costs

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