Fast, Reliable Chimney Liner & Rebuild Across Marion
Chimney liner replacement and chimney rebuild in Marion typically runs $1,800-$6,500 depending on whether we’re installing a flexible stainless liner in a prefab unit or rebuilding a masonry stack from the roofline up. Most Marion homes we see are finished in a single day, and our Chimney Liner & Rebuild crew carries the common liner diameters and rebuild materials on every truck so we’re not driving back to Memphis for parts.
We’ve been crossing the river into Crittenden County since 1984, and we’ve learned that Marion chimneys fail differently than they do thirty miles inland. The persistent humidity off the Mississippi, the freeze-thaw cycles that hit harder here because masonry never fully dries, and the subtle seismic shifts of the New Madrid Zone all leave signatures we recognize immediately. When you call (844) 803-1545, a live person answers, and we’ll give you a straight answer about whether your chimney needs a liner, a partial rebuild, or our Fireplace Services in Marion for the full stack redone.
Why Hearthstone Chimney Co. Is Marion’s Preferred Chimney Liner & Rebuild Company
Marion grew fast from the 1970s through the 2000s as Memphis workers crossed the bridge for lower taxes and larger lots. That build-out filled neighborhoods like Indian Hills, Marion Meadows, and the subdivisions along AR-77 with factory-built fireplaces that most homeowners assume need less attention than old brick chimneys. They’re wrong, and we’ve built our reputation here on saying so plainly and fixing what’s actually broken.
Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and trained to inspect both the prefab metal systems common in Marion’s tract housing and the mid-century masonry chimneys still standing in older pockets near downtown. Every Level-2 inspection ends with photos you can see on a tablet and a plain-English verdict, documented like an engineer, explained like a craftsman.
We’ve answered the phone with a live person 24 hours a day for over 42 years. No voicemail, no callback queue, no app. When a Marion homeowner smells smoke in the attic or sees brick spalling after a wet winter, they reach us immediately. Most jobs complete in a single visit, with no-hassle upfront pricing, the number on the estimate is the number on the invoice.
Our 90-Day Done Right Promise governs every liner and rebuild job in Marion: Krafted right, Every time, Your home first, Standing behind it. In writing, no arguing. If it’s not right, we come back.
Our Chimney Liner & Rebuild Services in Marion
Stainless Steel Liner Installation
Marion’s factory-built fireplaces from the 1980s and 1990s often came with aluminum or light-gauge flexible liners that corrode faster in our humidity. We install heavy-gauge 316Ti stainless steel liners rated for solid fuel and gas, sized precisely to your appliance. In the Indian Hills area, where many homes were built during the 1990s suburban expansion, we’ve replaced dozens of these undersized originals with proper stainless systems that vent correctly and meet current NFPA 211 standards.

Flexible Liner Replacement
The majority of Marion’s housing stock uses factory-built zero-clearance fireplaces with flexible stainless liners rather than full masonry chimneys. These systems require different inspection protocols and replacement techniques. A flexible liner in a prefab chase near Marion Meadows that has pulled loose from the top plate or developed seam separation isn’t a masonry rebuild, but it’s every bit as critical to your safety. We carry the common diameters, 6-inch through 10-inch, and can often replace a flexible liner the same day we diagnose it.

Liner Replacement for Masonry Chimneys
Older homes near downtown Marion and along some stretches of AR-77 still have true masonry chimneys with clay flue tiles. The New Madrid Seismic Zone produces low-magnitude tremors that crack these tiles at the joints without showing exterior damage. Our Level-2 camera inspection finds these hairline fractures before they funnel combustion gases into wall cavities. When we find them, we typically recommend a stainless steel liner to sleeve the damaged flue rather than attempting to replace individual clay tiles, which is rarely cost-effective in Marion’s market.

Partial Chimney Rebuild
Marion’s persistent humidity means masonry chimneys absorb ambient moisture year-round. The short burning season, roughly November through March, never generates sustained heat to drive that moisture fully out before spring damp returns. This accelerates freeze-thaw spalling of brick and mortar, particularly on the south and west exposures that catch afternoon sun followed by rapid evening cooling. A partial rebuild addresses the damage from the roofline up, replacing spalled brick, deteriorated mortar, and cracked Marion Chimney Cap & Crown components while preserving sound structure below. We’ve rebuilt stacks in Marion where the top four feet were deteriorated but the lower chimney was sound, saving the homeowner the cost of full reconstruction.

What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Marion
We don’t use builder-grade substitutes. For liner installations in Marion, we specify HeatShield cerfractory flue resurfacing for clay tile restoration where the tile is structurally sound but the surface has degraded. For new stainless installations, we use Olympia Chimney and Famco components, the same materials specified by engineers for commercial applications. These aren’t brands you find at the hardware store in West Memphis. We stock them because Marion’s humidity and seismic activity demand materials that exceed minimum code, not merely meet it.
Common Chimney Liner & Rebuild Problems We See in Marion Homes
- Efflorescence and spalling from chronic moisture absorption. Marion’s location in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain creates relative humidity frequently above 80% during cooler months. Masonry chimneys never fully dry between fires, and the soluble salts migrate to the surface as efflorescence, followed by freeze-thaw spalling that flakes the brick face. We see this pattern constantly in homes near the riverward edges of Marion Meadows.
- Seismic hairline fractures in clay flue tiles. Crittenden County’s position in the New Madrid Seismic Zone means low-magnitude tremors occur regularly. These cracks rarely show exterior damage but open pathways for combustion gases into wall cavities. Our camera inspection protocol specifically hunts for these fractures, and we find them in Marion chimneys at roughly twice the rate we see in more seismically stable areas of Arkansas.
- Corroded flexible liners in underserviced prefab units. Marion’s rapid growth as a Memphis suburb filled the area with builder-grade tract homes featuring zero-clearance fireplaces that homeowners routinely assume require no maintenance. The flexible stainless liners in these systems corrode, separate at seams, or pull loose from termination caps, creating draft hazards and creosote accumulation points.
- Deteriorated chimney crowns with improper slope or no overhang. Flat or reverse-sloped crowns are common in Marion’s 1970s-1990s construction, and they funnel water directly into the chimney structure rather than shedding it. Combined with our humidity, this accelerates interior liner damage and exterior brick deterioration simultaneously.
Pricing for Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Marion, AR
We’re plain about what things cost. A typical flexible liner replacement in a Marion prefab fireplace runs $1,800-$2,800. Stainless steel liner installation in a masonry chimney, including the top plate, termination cap, and proper insulation for our climate, typically runs $2,800-$4,200. Partial rebuilds from the roofline up, common when freeze-thaw damage is localized, run $3,500-$5,500 depending on brick matching and crown reconstruction. Full chimney rebuilds, rarely needed but sometimes necessary after prolonged neglect or significant seismic damage, run $5,500-$8,500 in the Marion market.
What moves the number: accessibility (steep roof pitch, tight lot lines common in the older Marion Meadows subdivisions), whether we need to match discontinued brick, and whether the existing liner has collapsed and requires extraction before new installation. We provide no-hassle upfront pricing after inspection, the number on the estimate is the number on the invoice. Estimates are free. Call (844) 803-1545.
We Also Serve Cities Near Marion
Our Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Marion crew is based to cover Crittenden County and the greater Memphis metro efficiently. We regularly work in Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in Marion and surrounding areas, and we also handle Chimney Repair in Marion for homeowners in West Memphis, New South Memphis, Memphis proper, and Millington. The same live-answer phone, same documented inspection, same 90-Day Done Right Promise applies whether you’re five minutes from our route or fifty.
Serving Marion, AR - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Marion area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Marion
We typically schedule Marion appointments within 24-48 hours for non-emergencies, and same-day for active water intrusion, visible structural damage, or carbon monoxide concerns. Our crew crosses the river from Memphis daily, and we route Marion calls to minimize your wait. Call (844) 803-1545, a live person answers 24/7, and we’ll give you the next available slot.
We work throughout Marion, including Indian Hills, Marion Meadows, the subdivisions along AR-77, and the older homes near downtown. ZIP code 72364 is fully covered, and we’ve replaced liners and rebuilt stacks in every corner of the city. The housing type varies by neighborhood, prefab units dominate the 1990s subdivisions, masonry chimneys persist near the historic core, and we inspect and repair both.
Yes. A collapsed liner, separated flexible pipe, or cracked flue tile venting into wall cavities is an emergency we treat seriously. Our phones are staffed by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. For Marion emergencies, we prioritize same-day response and temporary venting solutions if full repair requires scheduling.
Marion pricing is comparable to Memphis, sometimes slightly lower because our permitting and travel logistics are simpler on the Arkansas side of the river. A flexible liner replacement in Marion typically runs $1,800-$2,800, while identical work in Memphis proper often hits the upper end of that range. We don’t charge a crossing fee, your estimate reflects the actual work, not your address.
Every liner installation and rebuild in Marion is covered by our 90-Day Done Right Promise, in writing, no arguing. If it’s not right, we come back. Beyond that, stainless steel liner installations carry manufacturer warranties from Olympia Chimney and Famco, typically 10 years to lifetime depending on the specific product. We register these warranties for you and provide documentation before we leave.
Ready to find out what your Marion chimney actually needs? Call (844) 803-1545 for a free estimate. A live person will answer, we’ll schedule a Level-2 inspection with photos you can see and a plain-English verdict, and you’ll know exactly what the repair costs before we start. Done right, and we stand behind it.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Marion and the greater Memphis metro since 1984.