Mark Scanlon Masonry builds and structures chimneys, chimney caps and cleanouts.
Whether you need to repair and re-flash an old, compromised chimney or completely rebuild it, call Mark Scanlon Masonry. If it’s just the cap that needs to be replaced to keep birds and pests out of your chimney, we can do the job.

We can also refresh the look of a chimney, or replace compromised brick or stonework that restores the look to its new condition and matches what you currently have, perfectly.
Chimneys, if neglected, can deteriorate over time. We can repoint as well as replace compromised chimneys to make them safe and useful again for your home or for any structure. If your chimney is over 20 years old, have Mark Scanlon Masonry ensure your safety with a free inspection.

Most all of the Fireplace Chimney problems that we repair are caused by water damage. In the Massachusetts and Rhode Island areas there are thousands of water damaged chimneys. All it takes is a small crack to let water penetrate the masonry crown of a chimney, and the water will sit there and wait for a freeze to happen. This will cause larger cracks and maybe a few broken bricks. Maintaining and repairing your chimney when the cracks are small is very reasonable to have fixed. On the other hand if a fireplace chimney is let go it can cost quite a bit to repair. Chimneys are up high and are often out of sight and out of mind. So next time that you can look up at the top of your chimney. If you see broken brick or moss growing out the top of the fireplace chimney, you have water damage. Have it repaired before it gets to late.

Here are some points to consider in the maintenance of your chimney: Always burn clean dry wood, green or wet wood will build up creosote in the Flue Liners and that can lead to a Chimney Fire. When burning any wood don’t restrict the air flow all the time. Every so often, open the air flow and burn a good hot fire for a while. This will burn off some of the creosote build up, thus a leaving you safer Chimney. Chimneys must be maintained regularly.Have your fireplace cleaned and inspected by a certified Masonry professional ever year. Summer is a good time of year to do this, as it’s easy to see any damage that might have occurred the winter before and a good time to make any needed repairs that need to be done. Brick tuckpointing can be cleaned and sealed better at this time of year than in the winter.

Have you though about remodeling your old fireplace? Now is a good time to consider it. There are some beautiful new ways to go right over that old brick fireplace facing, and make your fireplace the focal point of your whole home.

We build chimneys to any height, size and configuration, adding value to any home as well as providing a means for exhaust gasses to escape your space safely. Our construction at Mark Scanlon Masonry goes beyond code with materials that resist the elements and hold together longer. We can also repair or replace any chimney so that it exceeds code requirements and is safe again.