Fast, Reliable Chimney Repair Across Selma
Chimney repair in Selma typically runs $280-$1,800 depending on whether you’re facing mortar deterioration, spalling brick, or a full rebuild, and our technicians complete most jobs in a single visit with upfront pricing that doesn’t change on the invoice. We’re familiar with the mid-century ranch homes lining streets off Whitson Avenue and the older farmhouses out toward Fowler Avenue, and we know how Selma’s long curtailment seasons leave chimneys vulnerable to moisture damage that goes unnoticed until the first permitted burn night. If you’re seeing crumbling mortar, water stains on the ceiling near your fireplace, or bricks that look like they’ve been flaking apart, call (844) 803-1545. A live person answers, and we’ll get you scheduled for a free estimate.
Why Hearthstone Chimney Co. Is Selma’s Preferred Chimney Repair Company
We’ve been serving San Joaquin Valley communities since 1984, and Selma has been part of our route for decades. Our technicians know the difference between a 1962 ranch near Selma High with its original clay tile liner and a farmhouse out by 93662’s rural edges that may never have had a chimney liner & rebuild - Selma project completed at all. That matters because the repair approach changes completely.
Selma homeowners call us back because we document every inspection with photos they can see and a plain-English verdict they can understand. No jargon, no scare tactics, just what’s wrong and what it takes to fix it right.
When you call (844) 803-1545, a live person answers. Not a voicemail, not a callback queue. We answer that way because we’ve learned that chimney problems don’t wait for business hours, especially on the first green-burn night of the season when half the Valley tries to light fires in chimneys that haven’t had a chimney cleaning & sweep in Selma in months.
Our background-checked, uniformed technicians carry the materials to complete most Selma repairs in one visit. The price we quote is the price on the invoice. Done right, and we stand behind it.
Our Chimney Repair Services in Selma
Mortar Repointing
The mortar in a Selma chimney built in 1965 has endured nearly sixty years of Tule fog cycles, summer heat topping 105 degrees, and long idle stretches when curtailment rules keep the fireplace dark. That mortar turns to powder. We grind out the deteriorated joints to proper depth and repoint with color-matched, professional-grade mortar formulated for Central Valley conditions. Most Selma repointing jobs run $380-$720 for a standard ranch chimney.
Spalling Brick Repair
Spalling, those flaking, crumbling brick faces you see on Selma chimneys near the roofline, happens when moisture gets inside the brick and freezes. Even Selma’s mild winters include enough freeze-thaw to shatter brick from the inside out. We remove damaged units, source matching brick when possible, and rebuild the affected courses. For a typical Selma ranch chimney with moderate spalling, expect $650-$1,200. Severe cases requiring partial rebuilds run higher.
Chimney Waterproofing
Given Selma’s unique situation, chimney waterproofing isn’t optional here, it’s protective maintenance that pays for itself. The Tule fog that settles over the Valley for weeks at a time drives moisture into porous masonry that may not dry out for months because the chimney isn’t being used. We apply vapor-permeable sealers from professional-grade lines that let the chimney breathe while blocking water entry. A standard Selma ranch chimney waterproofing runs $280-$450 and carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise.
Flashing Repair
The metal flashing where your chimney passes through the roof is the most common leak point we find in Selma homes, especially on the low-slope roofs common to mid-century ranches. Valley fog corrodes flashing, and the thermal expansion from those 105-degree days to 35-degree nights works the seams loose. We fabricate and install custom flashing using professional-grade materials, sealed with compounds rated for extreme temperature swings. Most Selma flashing repairs run $320-$580.
We also handle Chimney Cap & Crown in Selma when the damage extends above the roofline, and our Fireplace Services in Selma cover the firebox and damper work that often accompanies exterior repairs.
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 Selma
We don’t use builder-grade substitutes. For Selma repairs, we stock professional-grade materials from DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Famco, among others, so we’re not waiting on shipments while your chimney sits open to the weather. DuraFlex liners handle the thermal stress of intermittent burning patterns common under curtailment rules. HeatShield’s cerfractory resurfacing products restore deteriorated clay flue liners without a full tear-out. Famco caps and dampers seal out the starlings and sparrows that colonize idle Selma chimneys during long curtailment stretches. When our truck rolls up to your home on 93662 streets, it carries what we need to finish the job that day.
Common Chimney Repair Problems We See in Selma Homes
- Crown cracks from moisture infiltration during idle months. Selma chimneys sit unused through long curtailment periods, and the Tule fog finds every hairline crack in the crown. By the time green-burn nights arrive, water has penetrated and begun undermining the structure below.
- Failed mortar joints in original single-wythe construction. The 1950s-1970s ranch homes that dominate Selma’s residential core were built with single-wythe brick and lime-based mortar that simply ages out after fifty-plus years of Central Valley weather cycles.
- Flue liner cracks from thermal shock. Clay tile liners in Selma chimneys expand and contract through years of intermittent use, eventually cracking. When that first permitted fire of the season hits a moisture-laden, partially obstructed flue, the thermal shock finishes the damage.
- Animal nesting in uncapped flues. European starlings and house sparrows build substantial nests in Selma chimneys that sit idle through curtailment stretches. We regularly clear these blockages, and we install proper caps to prevent recurrence.
Pricing for Chimney Repair in Selma, CA
Here is what chimney repair costs in Selma’s market as of 2026:
| Service | Typical Range in Selma |
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| Mortar repointing (standard ranch chimney) | $380 - $720 |
| Spalling brick repair (partial) | $650 - $1,200 |
| Chimney waterproofing | $280 - $450 |
| Flashing repair/replacement | $320 - $580 |
| Crown repair or rebuild | $480 - $950 |
| Partial chimney rebuild | $1,400 - $2,800 |
What moves the number? Height and access matter. A single-story ranch on flat ground near downtown Selma costs less than a two-story home with a steep roof pitch out toward the rural edges. The extent of hidden damage we find after opening the work area affects the final scope, though we’ll show you photos and explain before proceeding. Every estimate is free, and the price we quote is the price on the invoice. Call (844) 803-1545 for an exact quote on your chimney.
We Also Serve Cities Near Selma
Our repair crews work throughout the San Joaquin Valley and beyond. If you’re in Schertz, Universal City, Cibolo, or Converse and need chimney work done right, we cover those areas too. Our Chimney Repair in Selma page details our local service commitment, and our Chimney Repair hub covers everything we do across all our service areas.
Serving Selma, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Selma 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 Repair in Selma
We typically schedule Selma repairs within 1-3 business days, and emergency calls for active leaks or structural hazards get same-day or next-day response. Call (844) 803-1545, a live person answers, and we’ll get you on the calendar.
Yes. We repair chimneys throughout Selma’s residential core and the outlying farmhouses on the town’s edges. Our technicians are familiar with the different construction eras and code requirements that apply to each area.
Yes. We respond to emergencies in Selma year-round, including during curtailment periods when moisture damage, animal intrusion, or structural issues create hazards even though the fireplace isn’t in use. Active leaks and compromised chimney structures don’t wait for green-burn days.
Selma pricing runs roughly comparable to Fresno and slightly below coastal California markets. The main cost variable is access and height rather than city location. A standard ranch repointing in Selma costs about the same as in neighboring Fowler or Kingsburg.
Every repair is backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not right, we come back and make it right with no paperwork and no arguing. For materials, we honor manufacturer warranties from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Famco, and other professional-grade brands we install.
Ready to get your chimney fixed right? Call (844) 803-1545 for a free estimate. A live person will answer, and we’ll get you scheduled at a time that works. Most repairs are completed in a single visit, and you’ll know the full cost before we start. That’s a square deal, and it’s how we’ve worked since 1984.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Selma since 1984.