Chimney bricks replaced and matched in Franklin Park
Chimney brick replacement in Franklin Park 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
Signs the chimney bricks need replacing
- Brick faces flaking or popping off
- Corners broken off several bricks
- Cracks running through single bricks
- Chipped edges where joints were ground out
Jump to
From damaged unit to matched new brick
Hard mortar and cracked brick faces
Mortar is meant to be the weaker partner in a masonry wall. Federal preservation guidance explains that mortar harder than the brick forces stresses into the units, which then crack and spall. Brick industry guidance warns of the same result from strong repointing mortar.
If your damaged bricks sit beside bright, dense joints from an earlier repair, that mortar may be part of the story. We point it out and explain whether those joints should be renewed with a softer mix when the bricks are replaced.
Pointing the joints around a new brick
After the brick is set, the joints around it are pointed. Brick industry guidance notes that pointing around the replacement helps ensure full head and bed joints, closing any gaps left during setting.
We pack mortar into each joint around the unit until it is full. Those joints are where water would otherwise find a path around the new brick. They are then tooled at the right moment, so the finished joints are dense and match the rest of the wall.
Firebrick inside the firebox is not this job
The brick lining a masonry firebox faces direct fire. It is a different material, laid in refractory mortar, and repairing it is firebox repair, not exterior brick replacement.
If you notice cracked or crumbling firebrick, mention it. We look at it during the inspection and explain what it needs. Exterior brick replacement and firebox repair each have their own line on the estimate, and each uses the materials its location requires. Cracked firebrick can also affect how the fireplace should be used, so we explain that as part of the findings.
Cleaning up and hauling away broken brick
Breaking out damaged units produces broken brick, old mortar and dust. We collect it as the work goes on rather than letting it collect on the roof or in the garden below.
When the job is done, the area around the chimney is swept and the debris is hauled away. Mortar smears on the brick faces are brushed off while soft. Anything moved to give us access is put back, and we point out where the new units are. You should find the site as tidy as it was before we arrived.
Brick checks for chimneys in Franklin Park
- Joints pointed full around new units
- Tooling to match the existing profile
- Separate lines for crown or flashing work
- Aftercare notes and repellent timing
Brick replacement answers for Franklin Park
Can a crumbling brick just be patched with mortar?
A skim of mortar over a lost face is not a brick. It tends to crack away and can hold water against the damaged unit. We cut out and replace units that have lost their face or cracked through.
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.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo