I would recommend a licenced mason Please don't have a handyperson do it. It will look terrible and may not withstand an siemic even properly.
i would call some of the licenced home builder in you ... read more
John,
When you see the wasps around, look at the exterior of the chimney and possibly from a ladder.
What you may see is that they are not coming down into the chimney through the top or chimney termi ... read more