Bristol, PA / Bucks County

Chimney Repair in Bristol, PA

Old brick in the borough or a 1950s chimney in the township, we get up on the roof, take photos, and show you what we found before we quote anything. The inspection and the written estimate are free.

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Bristol, PA

Chimney repair in Bristol: the short version

Dynasty Construction & Roofing repairs, rebuilds and relines chimneys in Bristol Borough and Bristol Township. We're based in Warminster and licensed in Pennsylvania (PA215236). In the borough's historic districts, HARB wants old chimneys preserved and repointed with low-cement mortar. Call (267) 270-0791.

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Permits

Borough or township? It changes the paperwork

Bristol Borough is the old town on the river. Bristol Township surrounds it and takes in part of Levittown. Both use Bristol addresses, and the borough's four historic districts have their own rules for chimneys.

Which one are you?
Permit office
Code Enforcement, 250 Pond Street
Historic districts
A Certificate of Appropriateness before work starts
Repointing
No high Portland cement mortar on historic chimneys
Cedar shake roof with copper flashing around a painted brick chimney, above a shingle-sided gable with a round window

Chimneys in the borough's historic districts

Bristol Borough's HARB guidelines say historic chimneys should be preserved, and a replacement should be an accurate reproduction of the original, based on photos or physical evidence. Covering a chimney in stucco isn't recommended.

For repointing, the guidelines warn against mortar with a high Portland cement content and give a softer mix for historic brick and stone chimneys. HARB meets the last Monday of the month, and the application is due 10 business days before.

We match old brick and soft mortar on purpose. Hard modern mortar on old brick can crack the brick itself, which is why the guidelines say what they say.

Local chimneys

What we look for on Bristol chimneys

The borough's median house was built in 1938. The township's was built in 1958. Either way, these chimneys have seen a lot of winters.

  • Rebuilt brick chimney with a fresh crown and a stainless steel cap, seen from the roof

    Rebuilds that match

    When a chimney has to come down to the roofline, the borough's guidelines want the new one to match the old. We rebuild in brick and mortar that fit the house, then finish with a new crown and cap.

  • Brick chimney rising above a grey shingle roof with metal flashing at its base

    Mortar and winter

    Winters here swing above and below freezing, over and over. Water gets into a worn mortar joint, freezes, and pushes it open a little more each time. We grind out the bad mortar and repoint before the damage reaches the brick.

  • Brick chimney where it meets a dark shingle roof, with copper counterflashing along its base

    Flashing

    Most leaks beside a chimney come from the flashing where it meets the roof. We use step flashing and counterflashing cut into the mortar joints. A bead of caulk isn't flashing, and it will fail.

Leak near the chimney? It might be the roof. We do both, so we check the flashing, the crown and the shingles on the same visit.

No guessing from the ground

Repair or rebuild? You'll see the photos first

We get up on the roof and look at the brick, the mortar joints, the crown, the cap and the flashing, and we send you the photos. If the damage is in the top few courses, we repoint or repair it. If the brick is soft and the crown is gone, a rebuild from the roofline up is usually the better money, and we'll say so. Either way, it's your call.

How a Bristol chimney job goes

  1. Free inspection

    We look at the chimney from the roof, check the flashing where it meets the shingles, and photograph all of it.

  2. Written estimate

    Everything's on paper: what we're repairing, what we're replacing, and why.

  3. Permits

    We work out whether you're in the borough or the township and whether HARB applies. Then we file what the job needs.

  4. The work

    We grind out bad mortar and repoint, rebuild what has to be rebuilt, and finish with a sound crown, a cap, and step flashing with counterflashing.

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What homeowners say

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  • Mirjeta GashiGoogle review

    Replacing a roof isn't something you do everyday. But in doing so you want to make sure you have someone knowledgeable, trustworthy, and efficient. When I met Rich and Jack from Dynasty Construction & Rofing they made me feel comfortable immediately. I knew they knew their stuff and they handled everything for me. I didn't have time to worry or doubt because their confidence and professionalism surpassed all my expectations. Jack walked me through everything step by step and answered any questions or concerns patiently. I definitely recommend them because they definitely have your best interest in mind.

  • Smokey IGoogle review

    I recently hired Dynasty Construction & Roofing to take care of some issues with my roof, including replacing missing shingles and recapping my chimney, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. From the start, they were responsive, professional, and easy to work with. They clearly explained the scope of work, provided a fair estimate, and showed up on time ready to get the job done. The quality of their workmanship really stood out and everything was completed with attention to detail, and you can tell they take pride in what they do. The new shingles blend in perfectly with the existing roof, and the chimney recap was done cleanly and securely. They also made sure to clean up thoroughly after the job, which I really appreciated.

  • Ergi DemirajGoogle review

    Rich and Jack & his team were outstanding! Their work is great & pricing is fair. We had a portion of our roof repaired that caused a severe leak (and hole) in our ceiling. They shared drone shots of the exterior as the work progressed. They also noticed other areas of concern & repaired at no additional cost. Jack also worked throughout the weekend to complete the inside drywall repair. Will definitely use for any future work! Highly recommend.

Price

What chimney work costs in Bristol

We don't price chimney work over the phone. A new cap and a rebuild from the roofline are very different jobs, and you can't tell which one you need from the ground. What moves the number is how far down the damage goes, how tall the chimney is, how many flues it has, and whether the flashing or the liner need work too.

A cheap fix that smears mortar over bad joints or caulks the flashing will look fine for a season. We'd rather show you what's actually wrong.

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Bristol

Questions about chimney repair in Bristol

What does HARB want for chimneys in Bristol's historic districts?

Preservation first. The guidelines say a replacement chimney should accurately reproduce the original, they don't recommend stucco on chimneys, and they warn against repointing with high Portland cement mortar.

Why does the mortar matter on an old chimney?

Old brick is softer than modern brick. The National Park Service says repointing mortar should be softer than the brick, never harder. Hard mortar doesn't give, so the brick cracks instead.

Am I in Bristol Borough or Bristol Township?

Both use Bristol addresses. The borough is the old town on the river, and the township surrounds it. Give us the address and we'll check.

Why does my chimney leak when it rains?

Usually the flashing where it meets the roof. After that, a cracked crown, a missing cap, or mortar joints that have worn open. There's no way to tell which from inside the house, so we look at all of them on the same visit.

Should I repair my chimney or rebuild it?

It depends how far down the damage goes. Loose bricks and worn mortar in the top few courses can usually be repaired. When the damage runs down the chimney, the crown is gone and the brick is soft, a rebuild from the roofline up is usually the better money.

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Want to know what your chimney needs?

We'll get up on the roof, look at the brick, the crown and the flashing, and show you the photos. It costs nothing and you don't have to book anything. If it just needs a cap, we'll tell you that.

Get a Free Chimney InspectionOr call (267) 270-0791, answered 24 hours. PA License PA215236.