Stay dryLeak Repair & Flashing
We track the water to its source, whether flashing, crown, cap or porous brick, then fix that, not just the stain.
- Step and counter flashing
- Crickets behind wide chimneys
- Water testing
Open 24/7 · the Triad
Piedmont Weather Meets Its MatchChimney leak repair, ice storm fixes and historic brick work for High Point, Jamestown, Archdale, Thomasville and the Triad
North Carolina chimneys don't get a break. Sticky summers soak the brick, tropical storm remnants drive rain sideways into the flashing, and a winter ice storm can glaze a crown solid overnight. In the Furniture City's older neighborhoods, many chimneys were laid up a century ago. Our team on Starr Dr keeps them dry, sound and safe, and we answer the phone any time, day or night.
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Everything a Triad chimney needs
Brick ranches in Archdale, split-levels near Oak Hollow, early-1900s homes in Emerywood. We take care of them all.
Stay dry
BreathableWaterproofing & Brick Repair
Flaking brick replaced and the stack treated with a vapor-permeable repellent, so moisture can leave but rain can't soak in.
- Spalled brick replacement
- Breathable water repellent
- Stain cleanup
After iceCrowns & Ice Damage
Cracked or heaved crowns rebuilt with a proper overhang and drip edge, and bent caps replaced after ice and fallen limbs.
- Crown rebuilds
- Crack sealing
- Limb-damage repairs
Old homesHistoric Fireplace Care
Shallow coal-era fireboxes, soft old brick and lime mortar, handled with materials that suit their age.
- Soft-mortar repointing
- Firebox rebuilds
- Damper restoration
Safe flueLiners & Inserts
Stainless liners for cracked or unlined flues, and gas or wood inserts set up with correct venting.
- Stainless relining
- Gas and wood inserts
- Furnace flue liners
Day or nightSweeps, Inspections & 24/7
Neat, HEPA-clean sweeps, inspections when you buy or sell, and a technician available any hour.
- Annual sweeps
- Home-sale inspections
- Emergency calls
Humid summer, stormy fallMoisture inside
Sealed, capped, flashedDry year-round
Moisture is the enemy
How water gets into a Carolina chimney
Sideways storm rain
When tropical systems pass through, wind pushes rain past old flashing that's fine in a normal shower.
Thirsty brick
Old, porous brick soaks up water like a sponge, then releases it inside the walls and attic.
No cap at all
An open flue collects rain, leaves and pine needles, and rusts the damper shut.
Musty, damp smell
Humid air mixes with old soot every summer. That smell usually means moisture is getting in somewhere.
When freezing rain hits
What to do after a Piedmont ice storm
The Triad gets more freezing rain than real snow. Here's how to handle your chimney once the ice lets go.
WAIT
Stay off the roof
Glazed shingles are treacherous. Look from the ground first, with binoculars if you have them.
SCAN
Look for limbs
Fallen branches often bend caps or knock bricks loose. Note anything that looks off.
HOLD
Skip the fire
If the cap is crushed or the top looks damaged, don't light up until it's checked.
CALL
Get it inspected
We check the crown, cap and flue, photograph the damage and fix it before the next freeze.
Heart of the Triad
From Oak Hollow to the county line
We're on Starr Dr, close to Main St and the 74, so most of High Point and its neighbors are a short drive. Tap a place.
Tech headed toEmerywood
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Your town
Live answer, any hour
Truck leaves Starr Dr
Text on the way
Find the cause, fix it
Times are estimates from 1310 Starr Dr. Furniture Market weeks and I-74 traffic can add a few minutes, so we confirm when you call.
Furniture City heritage
Older High Point homes, older chimneys
Emerywood, Johnson Street and the neighborhoods around downtown grew up with the furniture industry. Their chimneys are handsome, and they come with quirks.
Shallow coal fireboxes
Built for coal grates, many are too shallow for big wood fires and smoke when overloaded.
Soft brick, lime mortar
Modern hard mortar can crack old brick. We repoint with softer mixes that move with it.
Unlined or tile-cracked flues
Many early flues have no liner, or have clay tiles that cracked long ago. A stainless liner fixes it.
Keeping the character
Matched brick, tinted mortar and period-appropriate caps keep the house looking like itself.
Hard modern patchesBrick cracking
Soft lime repointingBuilt to last
Where we work
High Point and the Triad
Guilford, Davidson, Randolph and Forsyth counties.
- Emerywood
- Johnson Street
- Oak Hollow
- Downtown High Point
- Jamestown
- Archdale
- Trinity
- Thomasville
- Kernersville
- Greensboro
- Sedgefield
- Wallburg
- Colfax
- Sophia
Can I reach someone after midnight?
Yes. Our phone is answered around the clock, weekends and holidays too. Water pouring in during a storm, smoke backing into the house or a limb on the chimney all get a fast response. For fire or a carbon monoxide alarm, get outside and call 911 first.
Why does my chimney leak only in big storms?
Heavy, wind-driven rain gets past flashing and crowns that hold up fine in light showers. Worn counter-flashing and a crown without a drip edge are the usual suspects.
Is waterproofing my brick chimney worth it?
For porous older brick in our humid climate, usually yes. We use a breathable repellent made for masonry, never a paint or sealer that traps moisture inside.
The ice storm cracked our chimney crown. Is that urgent?
Fairly. Water gets into the crack, freezes and widens it, then reaches the brick and flue below. Sealing small cracks early beats rebuilding the whole crown later.
Our old fireplace is very shallow. Can we burn wood in it?
Small fires, carefully. Many early fireboxes were built for coal. If it smokes, we can check the dimensions and suggest a liner, a smoke guard or an insert.
Why does the fireplace smell musty in July?
Humid air reacts with soot and moisture in the chimney. A sweep, a cap and a tight damper usually take care of it.
What towns do you serve?
High Point, Jamestown, Archdale, Trinity, Thomasville, Kernersville, Greensboro, Sedgefield, Wallburg, Colfax and Sophia.
Dry, sound and ready for winter.
High Point Chimney & Masonry answers around the clock for leaks, storm damage, historic brick and everyday sweeps.
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High Point Chimney & Masonry
1310 Starr Dr #104
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 841-1220
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High Point, NC 27260
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