Chimney brick replacement done unit by unit in Broadview Park
If the damage is too widespread for single bricks, we explain the wider repair it needs.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs the chimney bricks need replacing
- Brick faces flaking or popping off
- Crumbling brick near the ground
- Damp patches that stay on damaged bricks
- Bright hard joints beside broken faces
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Choosing replacement brick for a chimney
Coatings that trap moisture behind the face
Some coatings form a film on the brick. Brick industry guidance on clear coatings explains that film formers slow the drying of the masonry through its face. Water held inside can lead to clouding and to spalling.
If your chimney was sealed or painted and the faces are now coming away, the coating may be involved. We explain what we see and whether the remaining coating affects the replacement work. New units are not coated as part of the job, and any later treatment is discussed separately.
Toothing new brick into the existing bond
When several neighboring units are replaced, the new brick has to lock into the old. Replacement units are toothed into the existing bond, following the stepped pattern of the courses rather than leaving a straight vertical seam.
A straight seam between old and new brick is a weak line that can crack. Toothing spreads the new work across the pattern of the wall. We explain how the replacement area will be shaped when more than a few units are involved, so you know what the finished repair will look like.
Brick corners damaged by earlier grinding
Chipped brick edges along the joints can trace back to an earlier repointing done with a grinder. Federal preservation guidance shows how power tools used on thin joints break brick edges and overcut the joints.
Damaged edges make joints look wider and leave thin mortar at the face. Where the damage is cosmetic, the bricks may stay. Where edges have broken away enough to let water in, replacing the unit may be the better answer. We explain which applies to each area.
Cutting out chimney brick is not DIY work
Cutting out a damaged brick looks simple and is easy to get wrong. A chisel in the wrong place can loosen the bricks around it, a grinder can chip their edges, and working on a roof carries real risk of a fall.
The free inspection is the safer way to learn what the job involves. We point out each damaged unit, describe how it would come out and what would replace it, and leave the decision with you. Nothing is cut until you approve the estimate.
The brick replacement items you approve
- Water source notes before replacement
- Debris kept out of the flue
- Surfaces dampened before setting
- Separate line for wider repointing
Brick replacement answers for Broadview Park
What happens to the mortar around a replaced brick?
The joints around each new unit are filled completely and tooled to match the existing profile. The mortar is chosen to behave like the existing mortar, because a mix that is too hard can damage the bricks next to it.
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.
What if the damage turns out worse once bricks come out?
We stop and show you. If more units are loose or the damage runs deeper, we explain the options and price the added work before continuing. Nothing is added to the scope without your approval.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo