Sometimes a chimney is too far gone to repair, and sometimes there’s no chimney there yet at all. Whether you’re adding a fireplace to a home that never had one, rebuilding a stack that’s failed structurally, or replacing a factory-built system that’s reached the end of its service life, installation is a different job than repair, and it needs to be done to code from the ground up.
At JB Chimney Services, we install both traditional masonry chimneys and factory-built (zero-clearance) systems, sized and vented correctly for your specific appliance and home. Every installation is built to pass the same standard we’d want to see on a chimney inspection the day it’s finished, not just on day one.
Installation needs vary widely depending on whether you’re starting from scratch, replacing a failed system, or upgrading an appliance, so we scope every project around what your home actually needs.
When it’s needed: Your home doesn’t currently have a fireplace or chimney, and you’re adding one during a renovation, addition, or new build.
What we do: We plan and install a complete chimney system, factory-built or masonry, sized correctly for the appliance and positioned to meet clearance and venting code from day one. We also coordinate placement with your home’s existing structure to avoid conflicts with framing, insulation, or rooflines.
When it’s needed: A chimney inspection or repair assessment found structural failure too extensive to patch, such as a leaning stack, widespread brick failure, or a foundation that’s separated from the rest of the structure.
What we do: We remove the failed structure down to a sound base and rebuild the chimney to current code, matching your home’s exterior where appropriate. This is common on older homes where decades of freeze-thaw damage or settling have gone unaddressed for too long.
When it’s needed: Your existing chimney structure is sound, but the flue liner is failing, or you’re changing appliance type (for example, switching from a wood-burning insert to a gas fireplace) and need a correctly sized venting system.
What we do: We install new stainless steel liners sized to your specific appliance, or replace an aging factory-built unit entirely when repair no longer makes sense. This category is often the most cost-effective path when the chimney’s structure itself is still solid.
Because the Twin Cities metro includes everything from historic masonry homes to brand-new construction, the right installation approach depends heavily on your home’s age and setting.
A chimney inspection is the best way to tell. If damage is limited to specific components, repair is usually more cost-effective. Full installation or rebuild becomes the right call when structural failure is widespread or when you're adding a system that doesn't exist yet.
Yes, in most cases. This typically involves installing new venting sized correctly for the gas appliance, since wood-burning and gas systems have different venting requirements.
Yes, chimney installations and full rebuilds generally require a permit and inspection to confirm code compliance. We handle this process as part of the installation.
Whether you’re adding a fireplace for the first time or replacing a system that’s reached the end of its life, JB Chimney Services delivers transparent pricing, certified expertise, and code-compliant work across the Twin Cities.
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