Rust on a metal chimney
Rust on a metal chimney.
Less commonPlan for itCosmeticChimney
Why it matters
Keep an eye on it. Once the rust starts eating through, the chimney needs replacing before it fails.
How common is it?
Didn't come up in the homes HomeCloud evaluated Sep 2025 to Oct 2026, but it's on our list of roof findings.
Counted by the finding's name on HomeCloud reports, so the true number can be a little higher.
How soon to fix it
HomeCloud reports list this as something to plan for rather than an emergency.
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