Waterproofing works best after the actual leak sources are checked. The goal is breathable protection, not covering over the wrong problem.
Tell us whether you are seeing fireplace-area stains, crumbling mortar, damp masonry, or planning preventive protection. Enter your ZIP to see local availability.
Very happy with the work Franklin did at my house. Came out and gave an estimate and had work done same day. The crew cleaned, capped, pointed three chimneys and added a very stubborn flue connected to the boiler.
Selling my house, and I wanted the chimney inspected They found an issue, and they were able to fix it super fast! Good people!
Franklin Chimney did a wonderful job fixing my chimney and putting in a stainless-steel liner and cap on top of my chimney. They came out quickly for an estimate and did the work in the same week. They were very professional and explained everything they would be doing before the job started. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for honest, reliable, and high-quality service. Thank you for making this such a great experience!
I had an emergency situation that needed immediate help. Franklin chimney came the next morning and estimated the job for me. The estimate was totally in line with the research other companies that I had done and Franklin came out the next day to do the job. I am so relieved to have this major problem in my house corrected. They were great communicators, on time, clean, fair, professional, and did a great job I could not recommend them more.
Very prompt great response time. Very good communication, skilled workforce clean and fast Very professional
I called Franklin Chimney, they came out accessed my situation and worked with me. They also did and amazing job.
It was a great experience working with Madi. The work was done professionally, timely and to my satisfaction.
Thank you for a Great job!
Lady was a great person to work with, they came to assess and completed the liner in my chimney I feel safe now and can turn on my heaters knowing I’m safe.
They arrived early. Completed job timely. Kept area clean.
We needed a level 2 chimney inspection on a quick timeline for our HOA. Franklin Chimney came out in less than 48 hours. Booking was very easy and price was significantly better than competitors. Our technician Madi was very efficient and made sure we had the report we needed.
Tony was honest, excellent, and professional in my home. Strongly recommend
A great experience. The workmanship was exceptional and the pricing was way under other estimates. No overselling and high quality finish work. Count me very happy.
Thanks you for Franklin chimney for a wonderful job, they did the chimney liner professional and clean job
I called Franklin Chimney when I noticed flies coming out of my wood burning stove. Maty was here within an hour. He sent a drone up on my roof and discovered a few holes in the mesh that was easy access for birds or squirrels to enter. He sent 2 guys out the next day. They were friendly, efficient and fast. They removed 4 birds and a squirrel. Put a new cap on chimney and sealed it off with mesh. They were done in about 2 hours. I highly recommend Franklin Chimney....thank you for doing a great job!
Chimneys here can stay damp through spring rain, humid summers, fall storms, snow, and winter freeze-thaw cycles. Brick and mortar are porous, so water can soak in slowly before anything shows inside near the fireplace. Waterproofing is a maintenance layer that works best after the cap, crown, flashing, and mortar are checked.
Cap, crown, flashing, and masonry are reviewed first so waterproofing is used for the right reason.
The treatment direction is breathable, masonry-specific protection, not tar or paint-style coating.
Eligible waterproofing work includes a written treatment warranty and clear expectations.
If brick or mortar is absorbing water, start with a chimney-side water check before coating anything.
Get My Free EstimateChoose the service that matches what is happening with your chimney or fireplace.
Report-ready chimney inspection with interior video scan, photos, and written findings.
Standard sweep plus Level 1 visual inspection, with work-area protection, before/after photos, and written findings.
Crown repair, flashing, tuckpointing, and brick replacement — built to last through freeze-thaw cycles.
Stainless steel and HeatShield liners with lifetime warranty. Financing available.
Stop animals, downdrafts, and water entry. Stainless steel with lifetime warranty.
Brick, mortar, crown, and tuckpointing repair with photo-documented scope and written estimate.
If the water problem involves flashing, caps, masonry, or repair work, compare the related service pages below.
Last reviewed: July 2026
A breathable treatment should be applied after the chimney is ready, not used to hide active damage.
White staining, fireplace damp smell, water stains, crumbling mortar, preventive sealing, or another concern.
We check local availability and discuss whether the weather window supports waterproofing work.
We review cap, crown, flashing, brick, mortar, and drainage clues before recommending treatment.
If waterproofing is appropriate, you get written pricing and a breathable treatment plan.
We check the chimney first, explain what waterproofing can and cannot solve, and put the treatment scope in writing.
We explain the chimney or fireplace condition with photos, video-scan findings, or a clear technician walkthrough.
You get a written next step before approving repair, installation, masonry, or other work beyond the service you scheduled.
Eligible repair and installation work includes written warranty details before the job begins.
If the written estimate is larger than expected, ask about financing. Options may start at 0% APR for qualified customers, subject to approval and plan terms.
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