There are situations where a chimney’s repair goes beyond repointing. Rebuilding a chimney is often due to years of neglect. The chimney can be unsafe to use until it is rebuilt. The following picture shows a newly rebuilt chimney with raincap and all new flashing.
Yearly chimney inspections ensure that the chimney is properly performing and its structure isn’t compromised. This can help avoid the need of rebuilding or repointing the chimney.