FIREPLACES & CHIMNEYS DONE RIGHT
Chimney Repair in Louisville, Lexington, and Surrounding Counties in Kentucky & Indiana
A failing chimney rarely announces itself. Water seeps where the crown cracked two winters ago. A loose flue tile drops a chip onto the smoke shelf. Flashing pulls away from the roofline by a quarter inch; nobody notices until the chimney leaks or the ceiling stains. Ace Chimney, Fireplace & Outdoor Living handles the full repair scope. And we believe that we have the best-trained, thorough, and professional chimney technicians in the state — perhaps the best in the county. Maybe the best in the universe.
Whether it's a masonry rebuild, crown replacement, chase cover, flashing, relining, or any other fix that keeps a chimney drafting safely and shedding water away from the structure, Ace builds them and rebuilds them. We hold CSIA certification, carry NCSG membership, and have served homeowners across Kentucky and southern Indiana since 1978. We ask that you give us a try.
The crown is the concrete or masonry cap at the top of the chimney. It sheds water away from the flue and the brick below it. Crowns crack. Caulk-and-pray fixes from a previous homeowner usually fail in a season or two. Our repairs can last decades.
Where the chimney meets the roof is where most leaks actually originate. We strip failed flashing, install step and counter flashing, and seal the joint with the roof system rather than against it.
Our family vows to take care of your home as if it were ours.
Prefabricated chimneys with metal chase covers rust through. We measure, fabricate in stainless or copper, install with proper pitch and fasteners. Galvanized covers are fool's gold. We don't install them.
A proper cap keeps rain, animals, and embers out of the flue. Stock caps work on most common sizes. We modify and fabricate custom caps for oversized flues, multi-flue chimneys, and homeowners who want copper.
Mortar joints fail before the brick does. Raking out the old mortar to a consistent depth and refilling with a matched mortar restores the wall's water resistance and structural integrity. The wrong mortar mix on a 1940s brick chimney looks exactly like what it is . Choose your pro wisely.
Cracked clay tiles, undersized flues for new appliances, and oil-to-gas conversions all call for a reline. Count on us to handle the heavy work. We pull permits where required, run the post-install draft test, and document the work for your records.
We fix leaky chimneys, period... Here's when to call us.
You don't need to be a CSIA-certified chimney technician to spot trouble if it's bad enough. White staining on the brick (efflorescence) means water is moving through the masonry. A rust line on the firebox damper signals moisture coming down the flue. Stained ceilings near the chimney chase, mortar grit accumulating on the hearth, and a smoky smell when the fireplace isn't in use all point to problems that get more expensive with time.
The cheapest call you'll make is to us. We catch a $400 crown patch before it becomes a $4,000 rebuild.
The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) defines three inspection levels. A Level 1 covers readily accessible portions and applies when the system hasn't changed and operates under normal conditions. A Level 2 adds video scanning of the flue interior and inspection of accessible attic and crawlspace runs, required when a property changes hands, when fuel type changes, or after a chimney fire. A Level 3 involves removing components to access concealed areas and is reserved for situations where a serious hazard is suspected.
