From Willow Bend brick colonials to the metal chase chimneys common in West Plano, we repair what North Texas weather breaks — without a full rebuild.
Plano's chimneys take a beating in ways homeowners don't always notice until the damage is visible from the driveway. Between the clay soil shifting under foundations in Los Rios and West Plano, and the freeze-thaw swings that hit every winter, brick and mortar joints crack, spall, and loosen year after year. Lowes Chimney Sweep repairs this kind of masonry damage across Plano — from full brick chimneys in historic downtown Plano to the brick veneer and metal chase systems found on newer two-story homes near the Legacy area. Our masonry repair work sits between simple tuckpointing and a full rebuild: we replace damaged brick, rebuild small deteriorated sections, and reconnect crowns to the surrounding brickwork so water stops finding its way in.
Masonry damage rarely announces itself with a collapse. It shows up as small warning signs that get worse each season if ignored.
If you're also noticing moisture indoors, it may be worth reviewing our chimney leak repair page alongside masonry work, since the two issues often overlap.
Plano's housing stock is a mix that matters for masonry work. Neighborhoods like Willow Bend and West Plano are dense with 1980s through 2000s two-story homes, many built with prefab factory-built fireboxes sitting inside metal chase chimneys rather than full masonry stacks. Those chase covers and crowns take a direct hit every spring, when hail and straight-line wind sweep through the Metroplex and loosen seams, dent metal, and crack the mortar where the chase meets the brick veneer below. Meanwhile, older sections of downtown Plano still have true masonry chimneys, and those are more exposed to the clay-soil movement that's typical of North Texas foundations — as the soil expands and contracts with rainfall, the chimney can shift slightly against the house, opening hairline cracks in brick and mortar joints that widen over each freeze-thaw cycle. Both housing types end up needing the same kind of attention: brick replacement, small section rebuilds, and solid crown-to-brick sealing before the next storm season arrives.
Chimney masonry repair covers more ground than simple joint work but stops short of tearing the whole structure down. For Plano homes, that typically means:
If the damage has spread further than a section repair can address, we'll tell you honestly and can talk through options alongside chimney rebuilding rather than pushing a repair that won't hold.
Get an honest assessment for your Plano chimney before the next storm season does more damage.
(214) 225-8874Masonry problems often surface alongside other issues. A cracked crown can let water reach the chimney liner, and loose brick near the top is sometimes discovered during a routine chimney inspection or chimney sweep visit. If your masonry damage is limited to hairline mortar joints rather than cracked brick, tuckpointing alone may be enough — we'll tell you which category your chimney falls into before any work starts. For homeowners wanting to understand the difference, our tuckpointing vs. full masonry repair article breaks it down, and our guide to spring storm chimney damage explains what Plano's hail season typically does to crowns and chase covers.
We don't quote fixed prices upfront because masonry repair costs depend on real, visible factors: how many bricks need replacing, whether the damage is limited to the face or runs deeper into the wall, how the crown-to-brick connection has held up, and whether your chimney is a full masonry structure or a chase-and-veneer system common in newer Plano neighborhoods. Access and chimney height also play a role, as does brick matching if your home has an older or custom color. Services start at $99, and every Plano homeowner gets a clear, itemized price before any work begins — no guessing, no pressure. Request a Free Online Quote or call us directly, and we'll schedule an inspection to see exactly what your chimney needs.
"Very pleased with the professionalism and promptness of service. The chimney sweep was done quickly and efficiently at significantly less cost than the first quote I got from another company. Happy to recommend Lowes Chimney Sweep to anyone in Plano!"
"Outstanding chimney sweep service from start to finish. They were punctual, courteous, and left our chimney spotless with no mess in our home. I won't use anyone else for chimney services in Dallas TX!"
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If the mortar joints are worn but the brick itself is intact, tuckpointing is usually enough. If you see cracked, chipped, or spalled brick faces — common after a hard freeze-thaw winter in Plano — that's a sign full masonry repair is needed instead.
Many two-story homes built in Plano from the 1980s through 2000s use a prefab firebox with a metal chase chimney rather than solid brick. The brick veneer around the base and the crown on top can still crack or separate, especially after spring hail and wind storms.
Yes. Once a brick face starts flaking, moisture gets into the material and expands each time temperatures swing below freezing, which is a regular pattern in Plano winters. Left alone, a single damaged brick can spread to a section repair within a year or two.
We do our best to match existing brick and mortar coloring during repairs, which matters most on older homes in historic downtown Plano where original brick can be harder to match exactly. We'll walk you through the options before starting work.
We serve Plano seven days a week, including Sundays, since storm damage doesn't wait for a weekday. Call us and we'll get an inspection scheduled quickly, especially during spring hail season when chase covers and crowns take the most damage.
Straight answers from our DFW chimney pros before you book.
