Leaning Chimney Repair
Atlanta’s Trusted Chimney Repair Specialists Since 1930
A leaning or tilting chimney isn’t just a cosmetic issue — it’s a serious structural hazard that puts your home, family, and property at risk. At Anglin’s Foundation & Masonry Repairs, we’ve spent over 95 years helping Atlanta homeowners protect their homes by straightening, stabilizing, and restoring leaning chimneys safely and effectively.
With thousands of successful chimney repair projects under our belt, we’re the trusted name in Metro Atlanta for expert leaning chimney repair.
Contact us today for your
free foundation inspection and estimate!
Why Chimneys Lean
In Atlanta, many homes are built on clay-rich soil, which expands and contracts significantly with changes in moisture. Over time, this soil movement causes the concrete footing beneath your chimney to shift, settle, or sink unevenly. Since a masonry chimney is a heavy, rigid structure, it will lean, crack, or pull away from your home if the footing becomes unstable.
You might notice:
- A visible gap between your chimney and home
- Cracking at the chimney’s base
- Loose or falling bricks and mortar
- A visibly tilted chimney that leans inches — or even feet — away from the house
Without prompt professional attention, a leaning chimney can collapse, causing damage to your home, injuring people or pets, and resulting in costly repairs.
How We Repair Leaning Chimneys
At Anglin’s, every chimney repair begins with a thorough, no-obligation inspection to identify not just the tilt, but the underlying causes of the problem. From footing failures to deteriorating mortar, our team examines every detail before recommending a solution.
Our Leaning Chimney Repair Process Includes:
Foundation Stabilization
We stabilize the chimney’s footing using resistance piers, helical piers, or reinforced concrete to halt further settling and support the structure on solid, load-bearing soil.
Chimney Straightening
Once stabilized, we carefully lift and reposition the chimney back to its original, vertical position using precise, controlled methods to avoid additional structural damage.
Masonry Repair and Restoration
After straightening, our expert masons repair any cracked, loose, or missing bricks, fill mortar joints, and reseal connections between the chimney and home to restore its appearance and integrity.
Tie-Back Anchors
For chimneys pulling dangerously away from a home, we may install structural tie-backs and anchors to secure the chimney framing to the house for added support.
Water Management Recommendations
Because poor drainage often contributes to footing failure, we can advise on proper grading, downspout extensions, and waterproofing to protect your chimney and foundation long-term.
In most cases, we’re able to complete the work without disturbing surrounding landscaping, walkways, or hardscapes.
Dangers of a Leaning Chimney
A tilting chimney poses serious safety hazards and structural risks:
Falling masonry can injure people, damage property, or crush vehicles.
Structural strain on the home’s framing and roofing as the chimney pulls away.
Increased risk of fire hazards from misaligned flues and open mortar joints.
Insurance complications if damage occurs before repairs are made.
Decreased home value and marketability if left unaddressed.
The good news? With proper leaning chimney repair, these risks can be eliminated — and your chimney safely restored.
We promise what we do and we do what we promise.
- John L. Anglin, Owner
Why Choose Anglin’s for Chimney Repair?
95+ years of experience repairing Atlanta’s unique foundation issues
Family-owned, fourth-generation business — no franchises, no sales gimmicks
Expert masons on staff for comprehensive foundation and masonry repair
Proven, engineered repair systems tailored to Georgia soil conditions
Free inspections and honest, competitive quotes
Lifetime transferable warranties on most structural repairs
At Anglin’s, we don’t believe in patch jobs or temporary fixes. We fix it for life, the first time!
Serving Metro Atlanta and Beyond
Anglin’s proudly serves homeowners and businesses throughout the greater Atlanta area with reliable, affordable leaning chimney repair services. Whether you’re dealing with minor cracks or significant settling, we have the expertise and solutions to protect your property and restore your peace of mind.
Proudly serving the following areas
Acworth
Alpharetta
Atlanta
Berkely Lake
brookhaven
Buckhead
Buford
Canton
Cartersville
chamblee
Cumming
dacula
dallas
decatur
Douglasville
duluth
Dunwoody
ellijay
emerson
Holly springs
Johns Creek
Kennesaw
marietta
mableton
Milton
Newnan
Norcross
Peachtree City
Peachtree corners
powder springs
Roswell
Sandy
Springs
Smyrna
sugar hill
Suwanee
tucker
vinings
woodstock
Schedule Your Free Chimney Inspection
If your chimney is tilting, cracking, or pulling away from your home, don’t wait. What starts as a small issue can quickly turn into a major structural hazard.
Contact Anglin’s Foundation & Masonry Repairs today to schedule your free chimney inspection and estimate for professional leaning chimney repair in Metro Atlanta.
Protect your home, family, and property with the experts Atlanta has trusted since 1930.