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    ctwheels Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 9, 2010, 11:07 AM
    Chimney pulling away from house
    My home was built in 1988 - We have the home the market to sell. Recently one of realtors noticed the chimney is pulling away from the house. What is the best way to solve this issue. I doubt it will pass inspection.

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    Carl
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    Mar 10, 2010, 08:23 AM

    Can u post a picture? Will make it easier to help.

    Chuck
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    Mar 10, 2010, 07:34 PM

    If it is actually pulling away you ghave movement and this means failed foundation. We are talking about a masonary fireplace, right, all brick or stone.
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    Mar 30, 2010, 08:55 PM

    If the fireplace is all brick or stone it could easily cost you several thousand dollars to take down the whole chimney, fix the chimney's foundation, and then rebuild it. I had to look into this last year. Some people have fabricated large brackets that hold the chimney against the house, but I wouldn't recommend that approach.
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