Pulling down a block chimney?

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The top and crown probably leaked and whole section was redone. No need to do below unless it was a hazard.

I suspect that the repair was performed with little regard to what was below the roof line. It was so far gone in the attic zone that I find it impossible that given how apparently recent the outside repairs were that there wasn't obvious damage in the attic area; I won't go so far as to say that the repair man billed for a totally safe chimney (and only did half the work) but he certainly left a time bomb behind.

 

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I suspect that the repair was performed with little regard to what was below the roof line. It was so far gone in the attic zone that I find it impossible that given how apparently recent the outside repairs were that there wasn't obvious damage in the attic area; I won't go so far as to say that the repair man billed for a totally safe chimney (and only did half the work) but he certainly left a time bomb behind.

Thats the way repairs usually go, especially when looking to sell.. Stopped the leak so no more water damage, and, as long as the flue/liner had no apperent damage, its "good enough".