Owner-operated · Central Massachusetts since 1995
Snap a photo of your chimney or fireplace. Jeff — the owner who will personally oversee the work — will explain what may be wrong and provide a realistic next step or preliminary price range.
Reviewed personally by Jeff. Reply within one business day.
No obligation. No sales pitch.
What we do
Thirty years of hands-on masonry, narrowed to the two services we perform most often — chimney repair and fireplace makeovers.
Chimney RepairFrom repointing a few failing joints to full rebuilds, every chimney job starts with an honest diagnosis — and ends with masonry built to outlast the next thirty winters.
Fireplace MakeoversReal natural thin-stone veneer transforms a tired fireplace without tearing the room apart. You approve the stone samples before a single piece is set.
Homeowner guidance
Freeze-thaw winters are hard on Central Massachusetts chimneys. Here's what to look for — and why it's worth acting on early.
WaterWhat you'll notice: Stains on the ceiling or wall beside the chimney.
Water is already inside the system — usually entering at the crown, cap, or flashing. Caught early, it's a contained repair rather than a rebuild.
Freeze–thawWhat you'll notice: Brick faces popping off, or flakes collecting on the roof.
Trapped moisture freezes and breaks the brick apart. Once the face goes, the brick wicks water like a sponge — and each winter accelerates it.
StructureWhat you'll notice: Recessed, sandy, or missing mortar between bricks.
Mortar is designed to fail before the brick does. Repointing restores the joint while it's still the cheapest chimney problem you can have.
SafetyWhat you'll notice: Cracks in the concrete top, or a stack that looks off-plumb.
A cracked crown funnels water straight into the flue; movement in the stack deserves a professional look before heating season.
Before & after
Most of our fireplace work starts with 70s or 80s brick. Natural thin-stone veneer — real quarried stone, not manufactured cultured stone — transforms it, with most makeovers finished in about a week.
Slide to compare
Project gallery
Chimneys and fireplaces are our specialties — but the same standard applies to foundations, steps, walkways, and veneer work across Central Massachusetts.
Reviews
Google reviews
Every review below came from a real project completed for homeowners in Central Massachusetts.
Read All Google Reviews“Jeff and his team should be mentors to other contractors on how to conduct business. Arrived on time for quote and complete reconstruction of my two chimneys. Truly professional, accommodating, along with perfection beyond my belief.”
“Jeff and his team recently did work on two chimneys for our new house. He was responsive throughout the whole process, professional, and his prices were very reasonable.”
“Jeff Mohler has done a superb job installing our fieldstone foundation! We just love it! It has transformed our house to the next level. Stonework adds so much to the finished house. I highly recommend Jeff — he was ahead of schedule and he really takes pride in his work.”
Projects & advice
Real local projects and the same plain-spoken guidance we give homeowners at the kitchen table.
Service area
Serving homeowners throughout Central Massachusetts and communities within roughly 30 minutes of Lancaster.
Straight answers
Free photo estimates
Send your photos today. Jeff will review the project personally and give you a straightforward next step within one business day.
