How to Jack Up a Leaning Chimney

Not only is a chimney one of the more striking features on a home, it is one of the heaviest. If it starts to tilt, the structural integrity of the rest of the home is in serious jeopardy, as cracks will start to form in the walls. Other load-bearing structural supports may start to lean as well and your foundation may even buckle. It is recommended you bring in a professional to address the situation; the professional will follow these steps in bringing your chimney back to level.

Piers
Bracket cups
Hydraulic jacks

Instructions

- 1
  Drive a skid-steer loader or excavator up next to the chimney wall. Use the machine to insert a helical pier into the ground. This is a long screw that goes down into the soil until it hits a surface that will give it the stability to hold up the chimney. Install as many as you need to raise the chimney, but at least two are recommended.
- 2
  Slide at least two hydraulic jacks into the space under the bottom of the chimney. Raise the chimney to its level position using the jacks.
- 3
  Apply exterior caulk to seal the chimney back into place. Adjust the helical piers so they support the chimney in this position and remove the jacks.

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