Is it beyond the average handy guy to repoint a chimney ?

what is repoint

If its just maintainance, yes. If the chimney has deterorated or is unstable, no, hire a mason. Watch a lot of videos first.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPcp0iLoJtM

many amateurs prefer this technique.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MQnpymey8I

cap.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naFw5pMKZZI you can also have a metal fabricator make a metal one.

One can always learn. Just study up on local code, watch some You Tube and give it a try. Have a contractor and chimneysweep on speed dial as back up. And if you have to resort to the pros, try and shadow them without impeding progress.

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0242-hiring-contractor

If you find a handy man, that is truly a handy man, he will do all your needs to his duties. Just compliment him when the work is over and this is worth a great deal to him. J.

Even have your name put down on his referrel list, for a job well done, and he will appreciate this. J.

Get a mason. A friend's chimney collapsed, seriously damaging his roof and nearly hitting with the bricks.