Chimney and fireplace repair and service for South Miami Heights, FL homes

Flaking, crumbling brick faces are a common reason to call our family team in South Miami Heights, and we replace damaged brick as part of our masonry work. We are locally owned. We also repair crowns, flashing and joints, and we sweep and reline chimneys, so the brick repair can be matched to whatever let the water in.

When the face of a brick breaks away in flakes or chunks, water is usually involved. Brick industry guidance on masonry maintenance names water as the main driver of deterioration, and it recommends finding the source before repairing the surface. A crown that sheds water onto the brick can keep it wet for long periods.

So can a leaking cap or a hard, impermeable coating on the face. Replacement brick should match the old in size, colour and how it takes up water. A brick that absorbs very differently can wear unevenly beside the bricks around it. Mortar around the new brick follows the same rule as repointing, which means it should be softer than the brick.

We tell you when a matching brick is hard to find and what the options are. From the ground, note where the damaged brick sits: near the top, at the roofline or down one side. Tell us if the chimney was ever painted or sealed. Keep people and pets clear of the area below any loose pieces.

The free inspection shows how far the damage runs. You receive a written estimate at no charge, with the brick work and the water source priced upfront and separately. You can save 10% on the brick work, or on any other listed item, by approving it within 72 hours of your free inspection. We cover the chimney between work days and haul away old brick.

Hold on to the written record of the work we provide, because it shows which bricks were replaced.