Professional masonry restoration and safety-first inspections for Edina's most distinguished homes. Our certified experts ensure your hearth remains the heart of your house.
Mess-free professional cleaning to prevent chimney fires and maintain draft.
Crown Repair
Seal the top of your chimney against MN winter water damage and freeze-thaw cycles.
Chimney Caps
High-grade stainless steel caps to keep rain, snow, and wildlife out of your home.
Recent Chimney Work in Edina, MN
Recent work completed in Edina and the surrounding Lake Harriet area.
Restoration
Historic Tuck-Pointing
Installation
Custom Stone Chimney
Inspection
Video Safety Scan
Localized Experts in Edina
We prioritize local Edina residents with same-day emergency responses and expert knowledge of MN building codes. Visit us or we'll come to you.
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Serving 55410, 55424, 55435, 55436, and 55439
Service Center
France Ave, Edina, MN
Hours
Mon-Sat: 7am - 7pm
Phone
(844) 770-8957
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Chimney Service in Edina, MN: A Local Guide
To understand chimneys in Edina, start with the houses. The Country Club District was platted in 1924 and largely built out between 1924 and 1941; Morningside developed earlier, from about 1905 to 1936, along the old Como-Harriet streetcar line. You will see Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, Georgian Revival, Mediterranean Revival and Craftsman bungalows across Edina. On homes like these we keep finding the same thing: decorative masonry chimneys on Tudor-revival homes where crowns have cracked and tuckpointing is overdue. The Country Club District was one of the first planned communities in the United States.
We know Edina block by block. Take the Country Club District, where you'll find a 1924 planned neighborhood on the National Register, full of revival-style masonry homes; Morningside, where you'll find several hundred 1905-1936 bungalows on streetcar-era lots; Indian Hills, where you'll find mid-century and later custom homes. Older neighborhoods tend to need masonry and liner work, while newer streets are more about caps, crowns and chase covers.
The Issues We See on Edina Chimneys
Water and crown damage. On Edina homes the crown and flashing are the first things we check, because that is where most leaks begin. See what causes a chimney to leak.
Creosote buildup. If you burn wood, soot and creosote build up and become a fire risk. Regular chimney cleaning keeps it in check; here is how creosote builds up.
Caps and animal entry. A missing or rusted cap lets in rain, snow and wildlife. a new chimney cap closes off all three at once.
Minnesota's freeze-thaw swing is brutal on brick, and harder still on the older masonry common in Edina. Meltwater seeps into hairline cracks, freezes overnight, and pries each joint a little wider. Left alone, that is how a small crown crack becomes masonry repair. We explain the cycle in how freeze-thaw cycles damage chimneys.
For Edina customers the process is simple. We inspect top to bottom, show you what the camera sees, and price any repair up front. If all your chimney needs is a sweep, that is all you pay for.
Chimney FAQs for Edina Homeowners
How often should I have my chimney swept in Edina?
For a wood-burning fireplace in Edina, once a year before the burning season is the standard. Burn often or notice odor or poor draft, and you should have it checked sooner. Gas appliances still need an annual inspection. More on how often to sweep a chimney in Minnesota.
Do older Edina homes need a different kind of inspection?
Often, yes. Given how much of Edina is 1920s Country Club District Tudors and mid-century homes, we frequently run a Level 2 video inspection to see inside the flue, which catches decorative masonry chimneys on Tudor-revival homes where crowns have cracked and tuckpointing is overdue that a rooftop glance would miss.
Why is my Edina chimney leaking?
Usually the freeze-thaw cycle. Water works into the crown and mortar while a worn cap or flashing lets the rest in. We trace the source and fix it at the top instead of just patching the stain below.
Ready to get your Edina chimney inspected, swept or repaired? Call Heritage Chimney Services at (844) 770-8957 or book online for a prioritized call-back from our local crew.
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