Pieces of brick are showing up on my roof below the chimney. Is that a sign the top needs to be repaired?
Answer
Usually, but the type of repair matters more than the fact that something fell. Homeowners often find thin, shell-like pieces that come from the outer face of upper chimney bricks as those faces weather away. That usually points to surface spalling rather than immediate structural failure. Does it need repair? Yes, but it may not be an emergency. But larger chunks or pieces that include mortar are more consistent with an aggressive breakdown. If that’s the case you should have a professional look at it to go over your options with you.
