Be very careful to read any and all terms of your homeowners insurance if you are doing your own chimney repair. If you do use a professional ask for their warranty and also ask for a invoice and bill that can be provided to your home insurance company should it be needed.

Sometimes when home owners add to their home, especially if they add a new level to the house or roof, the chimney will need to be lengthened to stay in compliance with the building code. A stonemason, bricklayer and chimney repair professional may all be needed to complete this type of remodeling, although some companies will provide all services.

For those that need chimney repair that has to do with the unit itself, such as a broken fireplace window or a hinge that is no longer functioning, the goal is to find the right type of repair person for the job so that it is performed correctly the first time.