Chimney sweeping, inspection & repair in Lexington, MO
Lafayette County · About 50 minutes east.
$69 inspection — credited back in full when you book the repair
Lexington is one of the oldest towns in western Missouri, founded in 1822, and a great deal of its antebellum housing survives intact above the river bluffs. These are genuinely pre-Civil-War chimneys — hand-made brick, lime mortar, no lining, and in many cases still in use.
What actually goes wrong here
Hand-made brick that cannot tolerate modern treatment. Brick fired before 1860 is softer and more porous than anything made since, and the sealants and cement mortars used routinely on modern masonry trap moisture inside it. In Lexington the damage is frequently caused by a previous well-meant repair rather than by the weather.
What we get called out for in Lexington
- Undoing sealant and cement damage on antebellum brick
- Lime-based repointing matched to original mortar
- Discreet lining that leaves the historic exterior untouched
- Sweeping fireplaces that have run since before the Civil War
This kind of work, around the metro
Every photo on this site is our own work. We do not use stock photography.
Housing in Lexington, and why it matters
A chimney is a product of the decade the house went up in. Here is how Lexington breaks down:
| Era | What was built, and what it means for the chimney |
|---|---|
| 1822–1861 | Antebellum core: hand-made brick, lime mortar, unlined flues |
| 1865–1920 | Post-war rebuilding and Victorian additions |
| 1950–present | Limited later building |
Local detail
Lexington was founded in 1822 and saw a major Civil War battle in 1861; much of its antebellum housing survived and remains occupied, so pre-1860 chimneys are still in daily service here.
Neighbourhoods we work in regularly: Lexington Historic District · Highland Avenue · Franklin Avenue · Bluff top
Services in Lexington
Chimney Sweep
A chimney sweep removes the creosote, soot and debris that build up inside your flue during the burning season, restoring draft and removing the fuel source for a chimney fire.
Chimney Inspection
A chimney inspection is a documented condition assessment of the flue, liner, firebox, crown, cap and flashing, delivered as a written report with photographs rather than a verbal opinion.
Chimney Repair
Chimney repair covers the masonry itself — repointing failed mortar joints, replacing spalled brick, rebuilding a cracked crown, and in the worst cases taking the stack down to a sound course and rebuilding it.
Chimney Cap Installation
A chimney cap is a stainless or copper cover with a spark screen that sits over the flue opening, keeping rain, animals and debris out of the chimney while still letting exhaust and draft through.
Chimney Leak Repair
Chimney leak repair means locating the real water entry point — flashing, crown, cap, or porous masonry — and fixing that, rather than sealing the ceiling stain and hoping.
Gas Fireplace Repair
Gas fireplace repair covers the ignition and gas train — pilot assemblies, thermocouples and thermopiles, ignition modules, gas valves, blowers and door glass — on direct-vent, B-vent and vent-free units.
Gas Fireplace Inspection
A gas fireplace inspection verifies that the appliance is burning correctly and venting completely — gas pressure, burner flame pattern, vent integrity and a carbon monoxide spillage test — documented in writing.
Questions from Lexington homeowners
What kind of chimney problems are most common in Lexington?
Hand-made brick that cannot tolerate modern treatment. Brick fired before 1860 is softer and more porous than anything made since, and the sealants and cement mortars used routinely on modern masonry trap moisture inside it. In Lexington the damage is frequently caused by a previous well-meant repair rather than by the weather.
Do you actually come out to Lexington, MO?
Yes. About 50 minutes east. We are open open 24 hours, 7 days a week, and the $69 inspection applies here exactly as it does anywhere else in the metro — credited back in full when you book the repair.
How much does a chimney inspection cost in Lexington?
$69 for a full Level 1 inspection with a written report and photographs. Book any repair off that report and the $69 comes off the invoice. Level 2 video inspections, which NFPA 211 calls for on a property sale, are quoted per flue.
Book in Lexington
$69 for the inspection, credited back in full when you book the repair. About 50 minutes east.