Chimney brick replacement done unit by unit in Kendall
Cracked bricks are checked for movement first, so a replacement does not hide a larger problem.
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Cracked and flaking brick worth a closer look
- Cracks running through single bricks
- Bricks that look loose or pushed out
- Peeling paint taking brick surface with it
- Damp patches that stay on damaged bricks
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Choosing replacement brick for a chimney
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.
When the count of damaged bricks grows large
Single-brick replacement suits damage scattered through otherwise sound masonry. When damaged units cluster across large areas, or whole courses are loose, cutting out bricks one by one stops making sense.
We explain where that line falls on your chimney. A partial rebuild of the affected section may be the sounder repair, and it is priced as its own job. You see both options with their reasons, so the choice between them is yours and made with the full picture. Sound sections of the chimney stay out of either scope.
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.
White deposits beside flaking brick
White deposits near spalled brick are salts that water dissolved inside the wall and left at the surface as it dried. When they appear beside flaking faces, they show that water is moving through that part of the wall.
We treat them as a clue to the water path, not a separate problem. Finding where the water enters comes before replacing the damaged units. It may be the top, the flashing or open joints, and the new brick should not face the same wetting.
Separate lines for bricks, joints and water
- Break-out of each damaged unit
- Joints pointed full around new units
- Protection for roof, windows and plantings
- Overnight cover for an open chimney top
Your chimney brick replacement questions
Can you replace only the damaged bricks on my chimney?
Yes, where the masonry around them is sound. We cut out the spalled or cracked units, clean the openings and set matching brick in mortar that suits the wall. If damage is widespread or the chimney is moving, we explain a wider repair 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.
How long does a chimney brick replacement job take?
It depends on how many units are involved, how easy the chimney is to reach and how long a matching brick takes to find. We give you a realistic schedule with the estimate and tell you if anything changes it.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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