Leaning Chimney
Problem: Leaning Chimney
A leaning chimney can be an eyesore on your home, but it can also be a danger to your family, your home’s foundation, and any neighboring homes that could be threatened if it collapses. Leaning chimneys often leave large gaps and can sway in heavy winds.
Leaning chimneys are usually caused by problems with the soil beneath them. Because masonry is so heavy, the soil beneath them can compact easily and sink down, causing the entire chimney to shift. This can also be caused by poor soil compaction when the chimney was built. A chimney may be leaning because of a problem with the home’s foundation, such as a shifting slab. A leaning chimney may be caused by numerous other things such as poor brickwork. A leaning chimney may be accompanied by these signs of foundation failure:
- cracked, leaning, or bowing walls
- sticking doors or windows
- garage column cracks
- cracked slab or foundation
- Masonray or brick gaps and spaces
- beam and post problems
- water in your basement


Solution: Helical Piers
Helical piers can be used to stabilize the ground beneath your chimney. Piers are placed under the chimney or, in some cases, under the foundation walls to your home, to help lift and stabilize it. These piers will prevent future sinking due to soil compaction. They also provide much-needed support for heavy masonry chimneys. Helical piers are useful when you notice many signs of foundation failure around your home. They can be placed under your foundation or chimney and are easily installed in tight places.
Why Homeowners Choose Atlas Piers
We focus exclusively on structural foundation repair
Our team is locally based and highly trained
We provide honest evaluations with no scare tactics
We offer lifetime warranties on pier systems
We use engineered, proven methods designed for long-term stability

Solution: New Chimney
A leaning chimney can be repaired in many ways, such as the options listed above. A leaning chimney can be replaced. However, this is the most expensive option and the ground beneath the chimney may still need to be properly reinforced with methods such as underpinning before reassembling a new chimney.
If you have a leaning chimney, don't wait for the problem to get worse. Contact Atlas Piers of Atlanta today for a professional inspection and reliable repair solutions. We proudly serve Atlanta, Georgia, and the surrounding communities, helping homeowners restore the safety, stability, and appearance of their chimneys. Because a leaning chimney is often a sign of underlying foundation issues, our team can also evaluate the rest of your home's foundation to identify any additional concerns before they become costly repairs. Trust the foundation experts at Atlas Piers of Atlanta to protect your home—call today to schedule an inspection.
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