Chimney bricks replaced and matched in Aventura
New brick goes in after we have looked for what damaged the old units.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Cracked and flaking brick worth a closer look
- Crumbling brick near the ground
- Bright hard joints beside broken faces
- Pitted brick from past harsh cleaning
- Vines rooted over damaged brick
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Brick replacement that deals with the cause
Matching the face texture of the brick
Two bricks the same color can still look different if one is smooth and the other rough, sanded or wire-cut. Texture changes how light falls on the face and how the brick weathers.
We compare textures closely when choosing replacement units. A texture match matters most on faces you see every day. Where a close texture is not available, we explain the difference before you approve, so the finished appearance is a choice made with the facts rather than a surprise.
Spalled brick under a failed crown
A crown that has cracked, lost its slope or has no overhang can send water into the bricks below it. Those bricks may spall first, and replacing them alone leaves the cause in place.
We look at the crown whenever the upper bricks are damaged. If it needs work, crown repair is priced as a separate item and scheduled in the right order. Replacing bricks under a sound, well-shaped crown is the combination that lasts. We explain the sequence on the estimate, so the crown and the brick work support each other rather than compete for the same budget line.
Flashing water and the bricks below it
Flashing that has pulled away from the chimney or was never sealed properly can direct roof water into the brick. The damage then shows as spalling at and just above the roofline.
We check the flashing when damage sits in that zone. Resetting or re-forming it is flashing work with its own line on the estimate. The brick replacement and the flashing repair are planned together, because the flashing is often set into the same courses being repaired. Getting the order right avoids cutting into fresh brick to reset flashing a second time.
A mortar skim is not a new brick
A common shortcut is to smear mortar or patching compound over a lost brick face. From a distance it can look tidy. Up close, the skim has little to grip, cracks away and can hold water against the damaged brick behind it.
We do not patch lost faces in that way. A unit that has lost its face or cracked through is cut out and replaced. If earlier patches are on the chimney, we remove them and assess the brick beneath before proposing work.
What we check before quoting brick work
- Water source notes before replacement
- Overnight cover for an open chimney top
- Written record of units replaced
- Aftercare notes and repellent timing
Questions to ask before replacing bricks
How do you match new brick to an older chimney?
We compare size, color, texture and the range of shades in the wall, and we can set out a sample to judge the match. Finding a close brick can take some searching. New brick may look fresher at first.
How many bricks can be replaced before a bigger repair is needed?
There is no fixed count. It depends on how the damage is spread and whether the masonry around it is sound and not moving. When damaged units cluster in large areas or courses are loose, we explain a partial rebuild instead.
Why are bricks from an earlier replacement flaking again?
When replacement units fail in the same spot, the cause may not have been fixed. Water may still reach that area, the mortar may be too hard or the brick may not suit the exposure. We look for the cause before replacing them again.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo