Michael Atkin
8 reviews
“Knowledgeable, professional, reliable. Sent 6 masons to get the waterproofing job done quickly. Highly recommended. Has the knowhow to get the job done right the first time. A trustworthy expert firm.”
Crown, cap, flashing and mortar repair for Bucks County chimneys, from a fourth-generation family of masons working out of Hamilton, NJ, just across the Delaware.

Chimney damage often starts where you cannot see it from the yard. A hairline crack in the crown, an edge of flashing that has lifted, or mortar that has gone soft all let water into the masonry, and every winter pushes it a little deeper.
A. Pennacchi & Sons repairs masonry chimneys for Bucks County homeowners, from one cracked cap to a rebuild above the roofline. The family has worked as masons since 1947, and the Hamilton, NJ shop sits a short drive over the river from Yardley, Newtown and the rest of lower Bucks. We look at the whole chimney first, so the repair goes after the source of the leak and not only the stain you noticed. Call (484) 414-4975 or request an estimate online.
A. Pennacchi & Sons handles the masonry and weather-facing parts of a chimney:

The crown is the cap of masonry or concrete that sheds water off the top. Once it cracks, water runs down into the brick. We patch a crown that is sound or rebuild one that is not.
A missing or damaged cap lets rain, animals and debris into the flue. We fit a cap sized to your chimney.
Flashing seals the joint where the chimney meets the roof. It is a frequent source of leaks, and fixing it can stop a leak without touching the brick.
We repoint failed mortar joints and replace spalled brick or stone, matched to the age and material of the chimney.
A water-repellent treatment on the exterior masonry slows how much water the brick absorbs from rain and melting snow.
Flue liners and chimney sweeping are separate trades that A. Pennacchi & Sons does not offer. If the inspection points to the liner, we will tell you so you can call the right specialist.
The price of a chimney repair comes down to three things: how much of the chimney is damaged, how tall and reachable it is, and whether the fix is a crown, new flashing or a rebuild. A cracked crown is a far smaller job than rebuilding the stack from the roofline up.
We do not price chimneys from the driveway. A. Pennacchi & Sons sets the price after seeing the chimney in person, then sends a written proposal with the scope and one total.
A chimney stands above the roof with no shelter on any side. Water that soaks into a crack or a soft joint freezes, expands and widens the gap, and the next thaw lets more water in. Repeat that through a cold Pennsylvania winter and a hairline crack in the crown becomes loose brick.
That is why a small repair made in the fall usually costs less than the same repair after another winter. Fixing the crown and the open joints early keeps water out of the brick behind them.
Call or use the form and tell us what you are seeing on or around the chimney.
A mason from A. Pennacchi & Sons looks at the crown, cap, flashing and brick in person to find where the water is getting in.
You get the scope and one total in writing before any work is scheduled.
Our crew makes the repair you approved and clears the work area when the job is done.
You can read more about how we work, service by service.
A. Pennacchi & Sons serves homeowners across Bucks County, including Doylestown, Newtown, New Hope and Yardley. A single cracked cap gets the same inspection as a full rebuild.
Browse finished work in our project gallery, or see all of our Bucks County masonry services.
A. Pennacchi & Sons holds a 4.5-star rating across 30 Google reviews. Read all of our reviews on Google or see our testimonials.
Water keeps working on a damaged chimney every winter. Call A. Pennacchi & Sons at (484) 414-4975 and we will find out where it is getting into your Bucks County chimney.
Michael Atkin
8 reviews
“Knowledgeable, professional, reliable. Sent 6 masons to get the waterproofing job done quickly. Highly recommended. Has the knowhow to get the job done right the first time. A trustworthy expert firm.”
Lauren Hilton
1 review · 1 photo
“I had a roofer come out for a small leak in my attic. He fixed it and while up on the roof took pictures of my chimney. Told me I had a big problem. Lot of mortar missing. I called A. Pennacchi & Sons. Paul came out the next day. He told me what needed to be done and gave me a price. I asked him if I should add a few bricks to the top. He said "why do you want to spend more money?" What contractor says that? The men came out a few days later. On time, polite, got right to work, and cleaned up like they were never there. Paul had given me a choice of colors. His price was the best one. My chimney now looks absolutely beautiful. I would give them 10 stars.”
Rich Treichler
11 reviews
“Great experience with Paul and the Pennacchi team. We contracted this firm to waterproof our basement and replace our basement windows. Nick was excellent at coordinating the effort, including preparation, window replacement, waterproofing, clean up, and follow up to inquire about and resolve a few questions. Happy to recommend Pennacchi and Sons.”
Brenda Giannacio
1 review
“A. Pennacchi & Sons has offered outstanding service since our first meeting. Honest, reliable, knowledgeable, and very responsive. The staff take pride in their work and are very respectful of your home. We highly recommend using them if you are having issues with a wet basement. We cannot thank them enough.”
Jackson Adolph
2 reviews
“Pennacchi sealed our basement 2 years ago. After a recent heavy rain we noticed seepage and asked Pennacchi to look at it. They sent Nick, who did an excellent job diagnosing the problem, finding the most likely seepage site, and then repairing it. Nick came by the next day, inspected the repair, and also improved sealing of 2 utility pipe entries. The rapid response, competency, diligence, and follow-up were excellent.”
Mmm Aaa
Local Guide · 19 reviews · 24 photos
“We are so impressed with Pennacchi & Sons. Multiple people recommended this company as the best in the region. For a company with a huge legacy, working throughout the county, there was no hesitation to see what our small job looked like and whether they could help. The crew was friendly, timely, and efficient. Ray walked us through the process, gave us a play-by-play for the best understanding of the work, and answered tons of questions. The end result was better than the original.”
Michael Su
Local Guide · 11 reviews · 1 photo
“Pennacchi has an exceptional reputation and we now have firsthand experience of their stellar work. The precision craftsmanship and professionalism are impressive. We had our chimneys repointed, brickwork restored, and a basement wall resealed. It all blends seamlessly and looks gorgeous. Ask for Sam as your foreman if you can, he was amazing. The entire crew was fantastic. Kudos to Paul and the leadership for building a great team. Impeccable service and beautiful finished product.”
Adam Arif
Local Guide · 98 reviews · 1,020 photos
“Pennacchi & Sons does amazing work. They restored my front door steps which were in bad condition. They fixed all the chips and cracks and painted them. Very professional and great service.”
Victoria Chow
9 reviews · 9 photos
“Water was getting into my house because of the old brick exterior. It needed to be repointed and painted on the interior. Although this was a very small job, Paul and his son Paul Junior were incredibly professional, listened, and addressed my concerns. I left their crew to complete the work without being home and everything was safe and secure when I got back. They kept their work areas clean and took away their trash. Paul’s price was the most competitive. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.”
Wayne Richardson
8 reviews · 1 photo
“My basement was leaking really bad and had 2 different companies come out and try to fix the problem with no luck. Decided to try a third time and luckily I came across APS. They came out and did amazing work and solved all my issues. Put in a French drain, sump pump, and stuccoed the walls. They had to fix all the problems the other companies did, and it was a great experience working with them. Paul was extremely professional. Highly recommend if you need the job done right the first time.”
S. B.
Local Guide · 14 reviews
“These guys did a great job on my chimney with stucco.”
Shibani Sharma
8 reviews
“Excellent work. Very professional.”
Ellen Scanlon
Local Guide · 13 reviews · 1 photo
“Pennacchi is the best. We had several jobs done in the past few months and found Paul and team to deliver exceptional work and service for reasonable prices. Very knowledgeable and professional. We had the basement waterproofed, foundation redone, and steps repointed. Extremely satisfied.”
Bill Cunningham
Local Guide · 78 reviews · 265 photos
“The best in the business. Ask for Paul. Tell him Billy C. sent ya.”
Katia Ten Eyck
Local Guide · 24 reviews · 69 photos
“We hired Pennacchi and Sons to waterproof our basement. We did not necessarily have issues, we just wanted to prevent any moisture problems in the future. We consulted with a few other people before speaking with Paul, the owner. Paul came up with an effective and cost-effective solution for us. We are very happy with the service and highly recommend Paul to everyone.”
John Monsport
7 reviews · 1 photo
“These guys did an amazing job for us. 20 years of trying to get my basement dry and these guys finally got it to work. We actually had another company do it 15 years ago but we always got water back. Paul and his brothers worked hard and they cleaned us up as well. Thanks for letting me tell this story guys.”
Mike Salvador
2 reviews
“I hired Pennacchi and Sons to do repair work on my chimney. In the 3 days they were here, they did an excellent job from start to finish. They also left my home in the same condition as it was before they came. I could not recommend this company more and would definitely hire them again if I needed future masonry work done.”
MeghanB
16 reviews · 2 photos
“Gorgeous job repairing and painting my chimney.”
B. K.
Local Guide · 56 reviews · 1 photo
“You want the best, call Paul at Pennacchi & Sons. Great work and he stands by all his work. A++”
Marcus Padulchick
Local Guide · 102 reviews · 32 photos
“I would use them again. We needed a front porch and patio repaired. They did a great job and are very responsive to follow up. Attention to detail is certainly something I was impressed with.”