Chimney Crown Rebuild & Cap
Same stack: cracked crown and rusted cap replaced with a poured concrete crown and black stainless spark-arrestor cap.
Family-owned Memphis masonry and chimney contractors with forty years of experience doing the job right. Licensed and insured — our work is MadeWell and made to last.
Madewell Masonry and Chimney Service is a family-owned company that has proudly served Greater Memphis and North Mississippi since 1982. Across more than four decades, we've built our reputation on one simple promise: do the job right, treat people honestly, and stand behind every brick we lay.
We believe in honesty and transparency throughout every service. We offer budget-friendly options, and we'll never surprise you with hidden charges. We respect your home and property with clean, mess-free service — and we back our craftsmanship with a 10-year guarantee.

From full chimney rebuilds to a single cracked mortar joint, we handle the brick, block, stone and chimney work that keeps Memphis homes safe, dry and beautiful.
Crumbling brick, leaning stacks, spalling and storm or lightning damage rebuilt to last — matched to your home's original brick.
Explore chimney servicesCracks or sagging brick above a garage or window? We reinforce the lintel and rebuild the masonry — not the door hardware.
Lintel repair guideThorough inspections and professional sweeping to remove creosote, find hidden hazards, and keep your fireplace safe to use.
Inspections & codesSiding-clad chimney chases re-covered, re-sided and sealed — stopping the leaks that rot the framing behind a rusted chase cover.
Wooden chimney guideChimney caps, crown rebuilds, flashing and breathable waterproofing that stop leaks before water destroys your masonry.
Leak repair guideWe grind out failing mortar and repoint with color-matched mortar that restores both the strength and the look of your brick.
Tuckpointing guideCracked walls, settling foundations, steps, porches, columns and retaining walls repaired and rebuilt the right way.
Brick repair guideCracked, leaning, or water-stained gable ends tuckpointed and rebuilt so the peak of your home sheds water and looks right again.
Gable repair guideFirebox rebuilds, smoke chamber parging, relining, damper repair, crowns and stainless caps for a fireplace that's safe and efficient.
Fireplace repairOutdoor kitchens, fireplaces, fire pits and custom stone projects — designed and built to your space. Ask us about your idea.
Outdoor living & stoneworkSame stack: cracked crown and rusted cap replaced with a poured concrete crown and black stainless spark-arrestor cap.
Cracked, sagging masonry above the garage opening reinforced and re-laid straight with color-matched mortar.
Crumbling, unsafe front steps rebuilt solid, level and safe for everyday use.

Most chimney damage starts where nobody can see it: the crown, the cap, the flashing and the top courses of brick. Instead of guessing from the ground, we fly a high-resolution 4K camera drone around the outside of your chimney and roofline — the same drone that filmed the video at the top of this page.
You see exactly what we see: crisp, close-up aerial photos of what's sound and what's failing. Honest proof, not scare tactics — and because the drone does the climbing, there are no ladders against your gutters and no foot traffic on your shingles.
Masonry is one of the oldest building trades in the world — and it's not work you want to gamble on. When you hire Madewell, you get true craftsmen who treat your home like it's their own.
A 4.7-star reputation built one honest job at a time. Here's what Memphis homeowners say about working with Madewell.
"When my home was built, the builder did not do the brick properly. I hired Madewell Masonry to repair the brickwork around my dining room window, and the results were absolutely fantastic."
"Their honesty and professionalism saved us thousands of dollars! They came out to clean and inspect the fireplace and said that it was very well built and we were good to start building fires."
"This is a wonderful contractor. If you have brick or masonry repair needs, you won't find a better company. David does exactly what he says he will and stands behind his work."
Based in East Memphis on Fleda Road, we travel across the Mid-South for chimney and masonry repair. Find your city below.
Straight answers to what Memphis homeowners ask us most. See our full FAQ for much more.
Industry safety standards (NFPA 211) and the Chimney Safety Institute of America recommend a professional chimney inspection once every year, regardless of how often you use your fireplace. Annual inspections catch creosote buildup, cracks, leaks and blockages before they become fire or carbon-monoxide hazards.
Common warning signs include white staining (efflorescence) on the brick, crumbling or missing mortar, a damaged or leaning crown, rust on the damper or firebox, a musty or smoky smell, water in the firebox, and spalling brick where the face is flaking off. If you notice any of these, it's worth a professional look before the damage spreads.
Tuckpointing (also called repointing) is the process of grinding out old, deteriorated mortar joints and filling them with fresh, color-matched mortar. Mortar is the weakest part of any brick structure and typically needs attention every 25–30 years. Repointing at the right time restores strength, keeps water out, and is far cheaper than a full rebuild later.
Yes. We fly a 4K camera drone around the outside of your chimney to capture close-up photos of the crown, cap, flashing and upper brickwork — the areas that fail first and are hardest to evaluate safely from the ground. No ladders against your gutters, no foot traffic on your roof, and you get to see the photos yourself. The exterior drone check is included free with your estimate.
Yes. Madewell Masonry and Chimney Service is a licensed and insured, family-owned company based right here in Memphis, established in 1982. Every job is backed by our 10-year workmanship guarantee.
From a crumbling chimney to a hairline mortar crack, Madewell Masonry gives you an honest assessment and a fair price — backed by 40+ years of experience and a 10-year guarantee on our workmanship.