Spalled brick replacement on chimneys in Key Biscayne
Each replaced unit carries our workmanship warranty and is noted, brick by brick, in your written record.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Clues that point to spalled brick
- Spalled brick just above the roofline
- Crumbling brick near the ground
- Stains inside beside the chimney
- Mortar gone around a loose brick
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Choosing replacement brick for a chimney
Mapping which chimney bricks need replacing
Before any brick comes out, we map the damage. Each face of the chimney is checked and the units that need replacing are noted by position. The map also shows where damage clusters, which can point to the water source.
You receive that map as part of the estimate, in plain words. It lets you see how many units are involved and where they are. If the pattern suggests a wider problem, such as damage running along a line of movement, we explain that before proposing single-brick repairs.
Clearing dust and fragments from the opening
Dust and fragments left in the opening weaken the new bond. Brick industry guidance calls for the opening and its surroundings to be carefully cleared before the new brick goes in.
We brush and clear each opening, including the back where the new mortar must grip. Loose material is collected rather than pushed inward. A clean opening lets the mortar bond to sound brick on every side, which is what holds the new unit firmly in the wall. It takes a little longer than a quick sweep, and it shows in how well the unit holds.
Protecting the roof and plantings below
Brick work on a chimney sends dust and fragments downward. We protect the roof covering around the chimney and the plantings, paths and windows below before any brick is broken out.
Tell us about anything fragile near the chimney, such as a skylight, a delicate plant bed or roofing that marks easily. We plan protection around it. When we finish, the covers come off and the area is cleaned before we leave. Vehicles parked beside the chimney are best moved before work starts.
Vines on a chimney and the brick beneath
Vines growing up a chimney can hold moisture against the brick and push into weak joints. The brick industry's maintenance note says to cut vines away from the wall, since pulling them off can damage the brickwork.
If vines cover damaged areas, they are cut back and the remaining growth is left to dry before it is brushed off. We can then see the brick underneath properly. Replacement units are set once the surface is clear, and we explain whether the growth has affected the joints.
Brick checks for chimneys in Key Biscayne
- Careful cutting of surrounding mortar
- Opening cleaned of dust and fragments
- Debris removal and haul-away
- Upfront price for each replacement area
Spalled brick replacement answers
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 does the inspection discount apply to brick replacement?
Say yes to the brick replacement within 72 hours after your free inspection and we take 10% off the services you book. Those hours run from your own inspection visit.
Does the workmanship warranty cover replaced bricks in Key Biscayne?
Yes, the agreed brick replacement carries our workmanship warranty. The written record lists which units were replaced and where, so any question later can be checked against the work that was done.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo