Righteous Chimney & Masonry specializes in the older brick homes of Lakewood, OH — tuck pointing, chimney rebuilds, relining, and masonry restoration on the colonials, doubles, and Gold Coast properties that make Lakewood the City of Homes.
Lakewood is one of the densest, oldest, and most architecturally rich suburbs in Ohio — the "City of Homes." Most of its housing was built between 1900 and 1930: brick and stone colonials, the classic Lakewood double, and the Gold Coast high-rises along the lake. After a century of Lake Erie weather, this masonry needs real restoration, and that's our specialty.
We do a lot of tuck pointing in Lakewood. Mortar from the 1910s and '20s was softer lime-based mix, and after 100 years it's powdering out of the joints. We grind it out and repoint with a compatible mortar that matches both the color and the hardness of the original — using a too-hard modern mortar on a soft old brick actually cracks the brick. On the tall, exposed chimneys common here, that careful repointing is what keeps the stack standing.
Because Lakewood homes sit so close together and so close to the lake, water management is everything. We rebuild crumbling crowns, reflash chimneys against the steep old rooflines, and waterproof brick that's been soaking up lake-effect moisture for decades. From Clifton Park to Birds Nest to the Madison Avenue neighborhoods, we know these homes.
In Lakewood, homeowners most often call us for tuck pointing & repointing, chimney repair & rebuilds, brick & masonry repair. Here's everything we offer locally:
Soot, ash, and creosote cleared — top to bottom.
Level 1 & 2 inspections — safety, real estate, and code.
Stainless-steel liners that protect the whole structure.
Keep out rain, animals, and embers — for good.
Crowns, flashing, brick, and full rebuilds done right.
Stop water at the flashing, crown, and brick.
Birds, raccoons, and squirrels out — and kept out.
Fresh mortar joints that restore strength and look.
Brick, block, and stone — repaired or rebuilt.
Safe, solid brick porches and steps again.
Breathable sealing that keeps brick dry.
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A 1916 brick colonial near Clifton Park had a chimney with mortar washed nearly flat and three courses of brick loose at the top. We rebuilt the top section above the roofline, repointed the entire stack with a lime-compatible mortar matched to the original, and reflashed where it met the slate roof.
Serving all of Cuyahoga County — see other Cuyahoga County towns we serve.
Chimney sweeping, inspections, relining, repair, and full masonry restoration across Greater Cleveland. Honest assessments, written estimates, and work done right — call today for a free estimate.
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Another company tried to sell me a full chimney rebuild. Righteous came out, ran a camera inspection, showed me the actual flue, and said all I needed was a sweep and a new cap. Saved me thousands. This is who I'll call from now on.
Two roofers couldn't figure out where the water was coming from. Righteous found it was the chimney crown and flashing, rebuilt the crown, reflashed, and waterproofed it. Dry through the whole winter for the first time in years.
Our brick was crumbling at the joints. They repointed the whole chimney and a section of wall with mortar that actually matches the original. You can't tell where the new work starts. Craftsmanship you don't see much anymore.
Swept the chimney, inspected it, and walked me through everything with photos. Showed up on time, laid down drop cloths, left zero mess. Fair price, no upselling. Exactly how it should be done.
Lakewood homes from the 1900s–1920s were built with soft lime mortar that's now powdering out after a century. Once the joints fail, water gets behind the brick and the freeze-thaw cycle pushes the wall apart. Repointing with a compatible mortar is the single most important maintenance these homes need.
Yes — and it's critical. Using a hard modern Portland mortar on soft century-old brick traps moisture and cracks the brick itself. We match the original mortar's softness and color so the repair protects the wall instead of damaging it.
Yes. The tall, exposed chimneys on Lakewood's older homes take the brunt of lake-effect weather. We rebuild the sections above the roofline, repoint, recrown, and reflash them safely, even on the steep older rooflines.
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