Serving New Castle, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Warranties offered
Customers say: True professional
"Very professional. Cleaned and inspected both fireplaces. Returning in the spring to repair chimney outside."
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Serving New Castle, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Clark Phillips personally came to give me a quote on the work, then a few weeks later his mason, Brandon called me to follow up and he also came out to look at the work that needed to be done. Then called again to see if I wanted to schedule. I felt very secure with their assessment of the work and estimate so I went ahead and scheduled the work to be done early December. They called to delay it a few days due to the weather. When Brandon began the work he completed it within 2.5 days. He was very neat and cleaned up everyday. Clark came back on the last day to review the job with me I'm very happy with the work done and would highly recommend Phillips Masonry."
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Serving New Castle, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Credit card accepted
"Daniel’s young apprentice, Sam came out for the job first but didn’t have the right equipment to inspect my narrower wood stove chimney. He didn’t make excuses, handled the stress of it professionally, and apologized profusely. Daniel arrived and went over everything after the inspection with pics and did a thorough cleaning and made a few future recommendations. Due to the inconvenience, he refused to charge me. Even when I tried to give him some money he was emphatic stating that making me happy was his priority and that my review was the best way to keep him in business! That’s above and beyond service! It’s hard to find contractors/companies who are attentive to detail, take pride in their work, responsive, show up on time, clean up the site, communicative, respectful, and just simply kind… KUDOS Daniel and Sam, my new chimney sweeps!!"
Serving New Castle, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
At Baptiste Masonry we take great pride in every job we do like it was our own home. With 25 years experience I have seen a lot of beautiful work done by others and I have also seen a lot of not so good work. My goal for my customers is for them to be 100% satisfied and have a smile on their face when the work is complete. The job is not complete until that happens. In my years in the trade I have been fortunate enough to learn not just how to lay brick on a wall I have been part of some really great projects and really great people which I have learned a great deal and would love the opportunity to show my customers the great job I can do for them.
Serving New Castle, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They replaced he chimney liner for my wood stove. It was a tricky operation but they did a very thorough job paying attention to details."
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Serving New Castle, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2012
Credit card accepted
"Very knowledgeable and friendly. Resolved the issue and got fireplace in working condition."
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Serving New Castle, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Mark bricked my entire home and also put in a brick fireplace in my house.Definitely would hire him again!"
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Serving New Castle, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We hired Mark to do a chimney repair after storm damage. Quality work, fair price, and an easy guy to work with. We’d go with him again for any future masonry work."
Serving New Castle, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent. They were very professional and did an excellent job. I am very satisfied and would recommend them to everyone."
Serving New Castle, PA and surrounding areas
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I have an 85-year-old house with a stone foundation. As tends to happen with these old houses, the mortar had become cracked and was falling apart. I hired rockwood to repair the mortar tuck points and to build a new retaining wall on the side of my yard. They did absolutely beautiful work! Very nice and professional. I am so happy with their work, I’m going to use them again to build another wall."
Start with a professional inspection. If damage is limited to a few bricks or the crown, a targeted repair helps keep costs and disruption to a minimum. Severe leaning, widespread mortar failure, or major fire damage usually signals it’s time for a complete teardown and rebuild. Your contractor will outline both price tags, but remember that rebuilding a failing stack is often cheaper than repeated patch jobs and the water leaks or fire hazards they allow.
Cracks provide water with an easy path into the masonry, weakening the bricks and mortar and increasing the risk of collapse or fire. Gaps can also let hot gases and sparks escape into attic spaces. Call a chimney pro as soon as you see cracking so they can seal small joints or recommend a larger rebuild before minor damage turns into a costly emergency.
Smoke rolling back into the room often indicates a blocked flue, a broken damper, or a drafting issue. Have a sweep inspect the damper, flue liner, and any obstructions right away. Most fixes involve clearing debris, repairing the liner, or adjusting the damper so the fireplace pulls air correctly. Don’t light another fire until a professional pinpoints the cause and confirms your system is venting safely.
Most policies cover chimney repairs caused by a sudden, covered event, such as lightning, a fallen tree, or a house fire. They won’t cover damage that stems from neglected maintenance or everyday wear. Review your policy or contact your agent before scheduling work to determine what documentation your insurer requires and what costs you will be responsible for.
Component life spans vary. Clay tile or cast-in-place liners last close to 50 years, while stainless-steel liners last 15 to 20 years. Mortar requires attention every 25 to 30 years, while crowns last 50 to 75 years. Use these numbers as a maintenance roadmap: schedule regular inspections, budget for future upgrades, and replace parts before age-related cracks develop into more significant problems.
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