Chimney repair in Calgary typically costs $1,100 to $3,600 for repointing, crown and cap work or a partial top rebuild, and $7,000 to $8,800 for full restoration of a stucco-clad or natural stone chimney. Fireplace work runs $1,400 for a firebrick relining, $2,600 for a firebox rebuild, and $3,600 to $6,700 for refacing a fireplace in natural stone.
These figures are drawn from 800+ chimney and fireplace estimates and invoices issued by our stone masons in Calgary across 2025 and 2026 in Calgary, Canmore, Priddis and Rocky View County. All prices are before 5% GST and include labour and materials unless noted.
Chimney Repair Cost by Type of Work
| Chimney work | Cost (pre-GST) | Scope from actual jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sealing and caulking | $600 | Silicone on two chimneys plus fastening loose components |
| Leak diagnosis and repointing | $1,100 | Hose test on flashing and stonework with a second person in the attic, then filling every open joint with polymer Type S mortar |
| Crown resurfacing | $1,600 – $2,200 | Loose material removed, liquid bonding agent, two to three coats of fiber cement with slope, joints filled, optional paint |
| Metal chimney cover | $1,700 – $2,200 | Galvanized cover with 4-inch or 5-inch drip edge, fire-resistant caulking, joint and flashing repair, exhaust caps where needed |
| Concrete-block chimney top rebuild | $3,600 | Loose blocks and old crown removed, blocks reset, new three-coat fiber mortar crown with mesh and slope |
| Stucco-clad chimney restoration | $7,000 | Loose brick and capping removed, primer, joints filled and bricks replaced, full mesh wrap, three coats, acrylic finish, 5-inch metal cover |
| Natural stone chimney restoration | $8,800 | Scaffolding, pressure wash, every loose stone reset, missing stones added, all joints filled, two coats of sealer, galvanized cover |
| Full chimney rebuild | Quoted after assessment | Depends on height, flue count, material and roof access; the restorations above give a sense of the lower bound. For reference, removing and reinstalling up to 120 bricks with scaffolding on a community building wall was $11,000 |
See the chimney cap and crown cost guide for a closer look at concrete crowns versus metal caps.
Fireplace Cost by Type of Work
| Fireplace work | Cost (pre-GST) | Scope from actual jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Firebrick relining | $1,400 | Existing firebricks removed, walls flattened, new firebricks installed and joints filled |
| Firebox rebuild / lowering to floor level | $2,600 | Blocks and concrete bricks removed, base levelled with concrete, firebricks on floor and walls, iron installed to keep the opening the same size |
| Natural stone refacing to the ceiling | $3,600 | Existing firebox surround removed, wire mesh, Type S scratch coat, natural stone veneer up to the ceiling, mantel installed (mantel supplied by homeowner) |
| Refacing with framing, extra stone and a stone cap and extension | $6,700 total | The $3,600 refacing above plus $900 bottom framing for the firebox, $300 additional stone, $1,900 stone capping and extension |
| Custom new indoor or outdoor fireplace | Quoted after design | Depends on stone type, size, hearth and whether an existing chimney is used |
What Drives Chimney Repair Cost in Calgary
Roof access and scaffolding. Most chimney work under about $4,000 in our recent jobs was done from the roof or ladders. The $8,800 natural stone restoration lists scaffolding as its first step; the scaffold, pressure washing and sealing are a large part of why that job costs several times a crown resurfacing at $1,600 to $2,200.
How much has to come off. Sealing and repointing leave the structure alone. Crown work removes and rebuilds the top surface. Partial rebuilds take blocks or bricks down and put them back. Each level roughly doubles the labour.
Material. Reusing existing bricks or stones lowers material cost but adds cleaning time. Natural stone chimneys take longer to reset than brick because each stone is fitted individually. Where the chimney’s problem is open mortar joints rather than loose units, it is priced as repointing work.
Water damage found on the day. A hose test ($1,100 job) can find water tracking under flashing rather than through mortar; that changes the repair from masonry to caulking and flashing work.
Cap type. A concrete crown or metal cover: the crown is resurfaced or re-poured; the cover is fabricated and installed. Both are in the $1,600 to $2,200 range on a standard chimney; where a job lands in that band depends more on how much brick and joint repair is bundled in than on the cap itself.
What Drives Fireplace Cost
Firebox versus surround. Firebrick and firebox work ($1,400 to $2,600) is about the fire chamber itself. Refacing ($3,600 and up) is about the visible surround. A fireplace that needs both is priced as two scopes.
Stone choice and coverage. The refacing above covered roughly 5 feet of width to the ceiling in natural stone veneer. Wider surrounds, dimensional stone or a raised hearth add material and time.
Framing and structural changes. Lowering a firebox flush with the floor or building out a base for a new surround is carpentry and concrete before any stone goes on; on the $6,700 job that was $900 of the total.
Mantel and appliances. Mantels are usually supplied by the homeowner and installed as part of the job. Flue liners, inserts and WETT inspections are separate trades.
Repair or Rebuild?
On the chimneys above, repair (repointing, crown, cap) ran $600 to $2,200 and restoration or partial rebuild ran $3,600 to $8,800. Repair is the right call when bricks or stones are sound, the chimney is plumb, and water is entering through joints or the top. Rebuild becomes the better spend when the top courses are loose or leaning, the crown has failed and let water into the core for several winters, or when previous repairs keep failing in the same place. If the chimney is being done as part of a wider exterior renovation, it is scoped with the walls so scaffolding is set up once. On the concrete-block chimney at $3,600, resetting the loose top blocks and pouring a new sloped crown addressed the failure point without a full rebuild.
Red Flags in a Chimney or Fireplace Quote
- A price given without anyone going onto the roof
- No mention of a crown slope, drip edge or how water will be shed
- Repointing quoted with no mortar type specified (Type S or polymer-modified is standard in these jobs)
- Firebox work quoted with ordinary brick instead of firebrick and refractory mortar
- No written warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does chimney repointing cost in Calgary?
Repointing joints on a standard residential chimney, including a leak test, was $1,100 before GST on a recent Rocky View job. Larger chimneys or ones needing bricks replaced move toward $2,200.
How much does it cost to fix a chimney crown?
$1,600 to $2,200 for resurfacing with bonded fiber cement and a proper slope. A concrete-block top that needs the blocks reset as well as a new crown was $3,600.
How much does a stone chimney rebuild cost?
A full restoration of a natural stone chimney (reset every loose stone, joints, sealer, cover, scaffolding) was $8,800. A complete tear-down and rebuild is quoted after inspection.
How much does it cost to reface a fireplace with stone?
$3,600 for the stone veneer refacing itself; $6,700 with framing, extra stone and a stone cap and extension.
How much does firebrick replacement cost?
$1,400 to reline an existing firebox with new firebricks. A firebox rebuild that changes the floor height was $2,600.
Do you handle flue liners, inserts or WETT inspections?
No. Martini Stone Masonry does the masonry: chimney structure, crowns, caps, firebox brick and stone surrounds. Liners and appliances are referred to the appropriate trade.
Are these prices guaranteed?
Every job is quoted after a site visit. The numbers here show what comparable Calgary-area work has actually cost, so you can judge a quote, not replace one.
Book a Chimney or Fireplace Assessment
Call 587-227-9122 (Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM) or request a free assessment. Chimney work can be scheduled with foundation parging or other exterior repairs on the same visit. Written scope, written price, written masonry warranty.
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