Chimney Repair in Albany

When wear and tear concerns, weather damage, or a pest presence compromise your chimney’s integrity, you may find yourself dealing with leaks, blockages, and potential fire hazards. Anytime Roofing’s chimney repair services make it easy to restore safety and performance in Albany.

We respond quickly, offer affordable rates, and are licensed to deliver a full suite of licensed services to fix everything from cracked masonry and missing flashing to faulty flue liners and chimney caps.

Call (503) 446-0918 to speak with a chimney service specialist who guarantees quality craftsmanship on every job and your satisfaction with our services.

What Are the Signs You Need Chimney Servicing?

Have you had a good look at your chimney recently? Regular inspections will help you uncover issues early so you can nip them in the bud before they put people and property at risk. First, you’ll have to know what to look for and which signs will tell you when your chimney needs attention.

Keep an eye out for:

• Water stains and leaks near your woodstove, fireplace, or other heat source
• Smoke backing up into the room that houses your heat source
• Cracked chimney bricks and crumbling mortar
• Rust or corrosion on your chimney’s damper or firebox components
• White stains on your chimney’s exterior
• Animal or insect nests, droppings, or strange sounds coming from inside your flue
• Missing or damaged chimney parts, like the cap, flashing, boot, etc.
• Visible creosote buildup, recognizable by a thick, dark residue inside your flue

Whether you’ve spotted one of the signs above or have another concern, you can count on us to provide fast, friendly service and affordable chimney solutions that bring your system back up to code.

What Are Common Chimney Masonry Issues Homeowners Face?

Chimney masonry is durable, but not invincible. Most of the issues homeowners have with them relate to moisture. Freeze-thaw cycles can crack bricks and wear down mortar joints over time. Once water gets in, damage tends to accelerate with each season.

Other common issues include spalling (where brick faces flake off) and deteriorating crowns that no longer shed water properly. Given enough time, some of these issues can lead to chimney collapse. We can provide maintenance that either prevents this damage altogether or addresses it before it spreads.

How Do You Know if Your Chimney Flashing Is Failing?

Chimney flashing is the metal barrier, made from aluminum or galvanized steel, that seals the space where your chimney meets the roof. This joint is highly vulnerable to water intrusion. The flashing protects it, directing rainwater away so it doesn’t seep through.

If this material is failing, you’ll notice water stains on the ceilings or walls near the fireplace. Moisture that slips past damaged flashing often leaves behind discoloration, peeling paint, or warped drywall. Other subtle changes indoors can frequently trace back to a leak around the chimney base.

It’s also common to find visible rust, gaps, or lifting in the flashing when inspecting the roofline. Strong winds and temperature shifts can loosen the material or break the sealant, exposing the structure. A closer look is always worth it to prevent the damage from spreading, especially since the flashing is installed in multiple layers, and issues in just one can compromise the others.

When Does Your Chimney Chase Cover Need Replacing?

A chimney chase cover is the metal panel installed at the top of a prefabricated chimney structure. It seals the top of the chimney box, directing water away from the flue and protecting the framing below from moisture. It’s not the same as the cap, which only covers the flue opening. The chase cover spans across the entire top surface.

You may need yours replaced if you see rust streaks down the sides of the chimney. It’s partly a cosmetic issue, but the main concern is that the metal is deteriorating and letting water through.

For this component, you should get in touch if you see:

• Pooling water or sagging on the surface of the cover
• Visible holes or warping in the metal
• Loose or missing fasteners at the corners or edges
• Flaking paint or swollen wood around the chimney structure

Anytime Roofing’s Chimney Repair Services

Your chimney is a critical escape route for the smoke and other fumes produced when heating your property with wood, pellets, propane, or gas. When initial installation meets code, and you follow regular maintenance best practices, it’s a safe set-up for venting smoke, gases, and other combustion byproducts away from your living or commercial space.

Here’s how we can help:

• Chimney inspections
• Chimney sweeping
• Chimney blockage removal
• Chimney cap and cover installation and replacements
• Chimney lining installation and lining replacements
• Chimney flashing repairs
• Chimney repointing
• Chimney crown repairs
• Chimney maintenance
• Emergency chimney repairs

How Often Should You Book a Chimney Inspection?

Inspect your chimney at least once every calendar year before winter to ensure it’s functional, safe, and structurally sound before you rely on it to heat your space.

You should also consider booking an inspection:

• After a storm or impact damage
• When you notice anything out of the ordinary
• Before purchasing a home or business property
• Ahead of listing a property for sale
• When industry regulations require specific inspection intervals

Some properties may benefit from more frequent chimney inspections. Our chimney inspectors will answer your related questions and help you set an inspection schedule that aligns with your goals and safety obligations as a home or business owner.

Does a Regular Roof Inspection Cover Chimneys?

Our regular roof inspections will include the chimney. It’s important to review the entire structure, not just individual components, unless there’s recent localized damage. The chimney and roof are part of the same system with many connected parts, so there’s always value in assessing how one might be affecting the other, even when the issue appears isolated.

One example of when we might inspect the chimney in isolation, however, is if you recently had your entire system evaluated, but damage suddenly appears in the brickwork or chase. In cases like this, a targeted inspection can identify whether the problem is surface-level or points to a deeper issue developing within the structure.

Book Service With Local Chimney Repair Contractors Who Prioritize Your Safety

There’s no way to beat the comfort, utility, and affordability that having a fireplace, wood stove, or other home or commercial heating appliance provides. However, like any other system that keeps your building running smoothly, there are some chimney maintenance and repairs you may have to take care of from time to time.

Why not leave this work to long-time local chimney repair contractors with plenty of prior experience? Anytime Roofing supports our community with a full suite of regular and emergency chimney services tailored to your timeline and budget. Ask us for an upfront estimate today.

Looking for chimney repair in Albany? Contact us at (503) 446-0918.