Fixing Your Leaning Chimney Problem in Omaha, Denver, Kansas City and Wichita

Leaning chimneys are a critical concern, going far beyond appearance.

Leaning brick chimneyAn unstable chimney may lead to bugs and water making it into the gap between the siding, bricks falling, or (if the lining is cracked) combustible gasses leaking into your home. The weight of a chimney also onsets other foundation problems, such as cracks gradually forming in foundation walls. There are many warning signs that may indicate a soon-to-be leaning chimney, including having been built on disconnected footing, separate from your house. Additionally, settling foundation on active soil causes your chimney to lean along with the ground expanding/contracting.

Similar solutions that apply towards the repair of bowing walls also applies to leaning chimney repair, since the problem typically begins with footing and foundation. Piers, braces, and hydraulic jacks are all practical solutions in keeping your chimney upright and aligned with your home. These distinct methods work to add support to your chimney in various ways, from attaching consistent weight or pressure to reaching load-bearing soil. Thrasher offers everything you'll need to keep your chimney, and foundation as a whole, stable.

We serve the following areas

KansasIowa
  • Danville
  • Derby
  • Harper
  • Milton
Our Locations:

Thrasher Foundation Repair
11844 Valley Ridge Drive
Papillion, NE 68046
1-402-227-8445


Thrasher Foundation Repair
11844 Valley Ridge Dr
La Vista, NE 68046
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Thrasher Foundation Repair
3721 W Old Potash Hwy
Grand Island, NE 68803
1-308-218-3300


Thrasher Foundation Repair
15601 W 113th St
Lenexa, KS 66219
1-913-349-7373


Thrasher Foundation Repair
1120 S Lewis Blvd
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
1-712-377-3888


Thrasher Foundation Repair
1619 N Packer Rd Suite 104
Springfield, MO 65803
1-417-465-3555


Thrasher Foundation Repair
8853 E 37th St N
Wichita, KS 67226
1-316-395-9944


Thrasher Foundation Repair
9652 Hanover Ct W
Henderson, CO 80640
1-720-513-0951


Thrasher Foundation Repair
8910 N Industrial Rd
Peoria, IL 61615
1-309-306-7130


Thrasher Foundation Repair
2140 330th Ave
Fort Madison, IA 52627
1-319-250-5503


Thrasher Foundation Repair
9850 Douglas Ave Suite 100
Urbandale, IA 50322
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Cracked foundations, leaky basements and mildewy crawlspaces are often serious problems that shouldn't be ignored. If you feel you've put your repair project off long enough, financing can help you get it done now instead of later. It's not worth gambling with the investment you've made in your home!

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Your chimney may be pulling away for a variety of reasons. The first, and most prominent of which, is your foundation being built upon unstable soil. Moisture (like rainwater) seeping into the ground causes soil to expand, putting pressure on the foundation above, which ends in the chimney drifting as a result. If your home is built on unattached footing to the chimney, it'll move independently, which gives a higher chance for leaning to occur.

  • Similar causes for pulling away may also be applicable to leaning in, depending on how the foundation settles and soil expands. However, weak, undersized, or deteriorated footing are more commonly associated with leaning in, as the chimney weight puts pressure on a foundation not suited to support it. This may also be associated with serious structural problems, which requires a contractor or masonry professional to address and a more thorough replacement process.

  • There's many ways to repair an unstable chimney, but specific methods often include helical piers and hydraulic jacks. Helical piers, often compared to steel screws, are driven into the ground to reach load-bearing soil. This adjusts the foundation from unstable to stable ground. Hydraulic jacks are then used to lift a chimney back into its proper place. Brackets can be added afterwards for an extra layer of support.

  • If the problem isn't widespread and is simply foundational, it can typically be repaired without the necessity of rebuilding. However, if the chimney moves a significant amount, contractors may suggest a complete rebuilding. This is to prevent gas leakage and potential fire hazards associated with cracks in your foundation.

  • A leaning chimney, being an important foundation issue for consideration, also carries with it different side-effects. Since the chimney separates and leaves a gap, this allows outside elements to leak through the siding. Most common of these being water and smaller bugs. Settling foundation causes bricks to come loose, leaving them a hazard to potentially fall as people approach. If your lining is cracked, it gives the opportunity for combustible gasses to leak, which is extremely dangerous.

  • As with most work done by Thrasher, a transferable 25-year warranty is offered with chimney repair. Customer satisfaction is the goal, when it comes to the work we do.

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