Bay State Brick & Stonework chimney restorations

A tricky demolition project.

The chimney in this farmhouse was in danger of collapsing and crashing through the ceilings.

chimney bulge

Here's a close up of that bulge and break.

We improvised a plastic wrap to hold the bulging area together while we dismantled it brick by brick.
chimney bulge wrapped in plastic

Note the Chimney Swift protecting her nest with eggs which we safely removed.
chimney swift protecting her eggs

We proceeded to dismantle from the top down.
top view

Bay State
Brick & Stonework