Exterior repairs are easier to understand when the work is shown in sequence. This chimney repair before and after photo story follows one Calgary chimney from visible surface damage through wire-mesh preparation, a fresh base coat, and the finished red exterior.

Starting with the visible condition

The opening, cracking, and missing surface material in the first photo establish the visible condition before the exterior work began. Part of the finish has broken away just above the roofline, and cracks run across the surrounding surface and the band near the top.

Chimney before repair: cracked red finish with a section broken away above the roof shingles, exposing the backing underneath — Visible surface damage before the chimney repair work.

Preparation before the next exterior layer

The next stage shows the work area covered and wire mesh installed around the chimney. Tarps protect the surrounding roof, and the chimney is wrapped before the mesh goes on. It documents the preparation visible before the fresh exterior layer shown later in the project.

Chimney wrapped in building wrap and metal wire mesh, with tarps covering the surrounding roof during repair — Wire mesh installed around the chimney during the preparation stage.

A fresh exterior layer

A later image records a fresh exterior layer across the chimney from the roofline view. At this stage the chimney is covered in a grey base coat, with the shape of the top bands already formed and the metal cap in place.

Chimney covered in a fresh grey base coat with horizontal scratch lines, with a worker on the scaffolding beside it — Fresh grey base coat on the chimney during the repair project.

Finished exterior views

The final photos show the completed chimney exterior from two angles, including the finished textured surface, the red exterior colour, the metal cap, and the flashing where the chimney meets the roof.

Chimney after repair: red textured finish with a metal cap and flue pipe, seen from the rooftop — Finished chimney exterior after the repair work.

Finished red chimney from a second angle, showing the textured finish, banded top section and metal flashing at the roof — Finished red chimney exterior from a second angle.

Why chimney repair before and after photos help

One final photo can show the result. A project sequence gives homeowners a clearer view of the visible starting condition, the preparation, and the finished exterior. That context can make a quote conversation more practical when you are considering a chimney or stucco repair.

For a closer look at why chimney exteriors wear the way they do and what a repair scope can include, read Chimney Repair in Calgary: Why It Matters More Than You Think. Chimney work is one part of the wider exterior repair work we do in Calgary, alongside stucco, parging, painting, and staining.

What to watch for on your own chimney

An opening like the one in the first photo usually starts with smaller signs. Calgary’s freeze-thaw cycles, hail, and strong sun all work on a chimney finish, so it is worth a look every spring and fall. From the ground or a window, watch for:

Cracks in the finish, especially near the top bands and the corners
Patches that look loose, bulged, or have already broken away
Dark streaks or staining running down from the cap
Gaps where the finish meets the metal cap or the roof flashing

You do not need to climb onto the roof to check. Clear photos taken from the ground are usually enough to start a conversation about next steps.

Need a chimney repair quote?

Fix On Call helps homeowners in Calgary and surrounding areas with chimney exterior repair, stucco repair, and other exterior finishing work. If you have questions about a chimney exterior, share a few photos and a short description of what you are seeing. Call 403-714-0080 or email service@fixoncall.ca to book a free estimate.

Chimney Repair Before and After: A Project Photo Story