Chimney brick replacement done unit by unit in Boca Del Mar
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
When chimney brick faces start to break
- Peeling paint taking brick surface with it
- Earlier replacement bricks failing again
- Bright hard joints beside broken faces
- A clear sealer flaking off the brick
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From damaged unit to matched new brick
How the wrong mortar spreads the damage
A replacement set in the wrong mortar can cause the very problem it was meant to fix. Brick industry maintenance guidance says the wrong mortar may cause spalling and cracking in the existing brick around the repair.
That is why we do not reach for a hard, fast mix to finish quickly. The mortar should be no harder than the wall can tolerate. If earlier repairs used hard mortar and the bricks beside them are failing, we explain that pattern and how the new work avoids repeating it.
Why finding matching brick can take time
Brick industry guidance is candid that locating matching brick may take considerable effort. Colors and sizes change over the years, and the brick in your chimney may no longer be made in the same form.
We tell you if the search is likely to take time and what that means for scheduling. Sometimes the best available match is close but not exact. We explain the choice honestly, so you can decide whether the match suits the face involved before the work goes ahead.
Cored brick and what a lost face exposes
Many modern bricks have holes, or cores, running through them. When the face of a cored brick spalls, those holes can open directly to the weather. Water then collects inside the unit and the wall.
We note cored units whose faces have gone, because they can worsen once opened. Replacing them closes that path. Where cores are exposed on top surfaces, such as shoulders, a solid unit may be the better replacement, and we explain why before proposing it.
Replacing the whole brick, not only its face
When a brick loses its face, the damage may not stop at the surface you can see. The material behind may be weakened, cracked or holding water. Brick industry guidance describes removing and replacing damaged units rather than resurfacing them.
Replacing the whole unit restores a sound brick with an intact face and full joints around it. We explain why a partial fix, such as a thin facing or a mortar skim, would not last as long. The estimate lists each unit to be replaced in full.
Brick checks for chimneys in Boca Del Mar
- Sample of the proposed brick match
- Tooling to match the existing profile
- Curing care for the new joints
- Overnight cover for an open chimney top
Your chimney brick replacement questions
Can you replace bricks on the part of the chimney above the roof?
Yes. Access is planned from the roof, with protection for the roof covering. Bricks near the top often take the most water, so we also check the crown and cap above them before replacing units.
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.
What if my chimney brick has been painted?
New brick can go into a painted chimney, but paint peeling away with the brick face may be trapping moisture. We explain whether the paint is part of the problem. Any refinishing decision is yours and is not part of brick replacement.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo