Spalled and cracked chimney bricks replaced in Boca Raton
Chimney brick replacement in Boca Raton is priced upfront, with no hidden fees and a written record.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Spalling brick signs to mention when you call
- Cracks running through single bricks
- Earlier replacement bricks failing again
- Crumbling brick near the ground
- Mortar gone around a loose brick
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From damaged unit to matched new brick
A repellent is no substitute for new brick
Clear water repellents are sometimes offered as a fix for flaking brick. Brick industry guidance says repellents are not recommended in place of removing and replacing brick with spalled faces or cracks through the face shell.
A repellent cannot put back material that has already fallen away, and it cannot close a crack through a unit. We replace the damaged brick first. Once repairs are done, the same guidance suggests waiting to see whether a repellent is needed at all, and we discuss that separately.
Dampening before the new brick goes in
Dry brick pulls water out of fresh mortar too fast. Brick industry guidance asks for the surrounding brick to be dampened before a new unit is set. Surface water should soak in first, so the bond is good.
We wet the opening and the new brick as the material requires, then wait for the surface film to disappear. On a warm, dry day that step matters more. It is one of several small steps that decide whether the new unit stays tight or loosens later.
Keeping people clear of falling fragments
Spalled brick sheds pieces, and pieces falling from a chimney can hurt someone. If you see fragments landing on a path, a patio or the drive, keep people and pets away from that area until the chimney has been looked at.
Tell us where the pieces are landing when you call. It helps us judge how active the damage is and plan the visit. During the work, we protect the area below the chimney and explain where it is safe to walk.
Covering an open top during brick work
Most brick replacement leaves the top of the chimney closed. When work near the top means lifting the cap or leaving the flue open, rain and debris could get in.
If the chimney is open when we stop for the day, the opening is covered until we return. The cap goes back once the upper work is done. Worn fixings or a damaged cap are pointed out and priced as their own item. Covering the opening is routine for us, not an extra charge.
What we check before quoting brick work
- Surface marks separated from face loss
- Opening cleaned of dust and fragments
- New units toothed into the bond pattern
- Written record of units replaced
Your chimney brick replacement questions
Does the fireplace need to stay unused during brick replacement?
Sometimes, while mortar around the new units cures and while any opening near the flue is closed up. Where the new bricks sit decides how long, and we give you a clear point to resume fires.
Is there a risk to the bricks next to the ones you remove?
Some, which is why the mortar around a damaged unit is cut carefully and the unit is broken out rather than pried. Brick industry guidance describes this method to protect adjacent brick. We explain how the courses above an opening are protected.
Will the new bricks look different from the old ones?
At first they may, because the old brick has weathered and the new mortar is fresh. A careful match of size, color and texture keeps the difference small, and it usually softens with time. We show you the proposed brick before approval.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo