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A good cap will minimize exposure to water of the brick work under it, thereby increasing your long term cost savings. It will cost you $300 to $500 to purchase the cap and rent a hoist and safety harness to get the cap on top of the chimney. A mason or bricklayer will charge $1,000 to $1,500 to do the job.
Because of where chimneys are located, many homeowners feel uneasy about doing brick repair while standing on a roof. If that is true in your case, it is best to hire a professional to get the job done. Nationally, the cost of chimney repairs ranges from $750 to $1,000. If you feel comfortable working on your roof, you may choose to repair your chimney as a DIY project. Here are some steps to follow to get the job done: Inspect the chimney carefully to ascertain which bricks are in need of replacement.