Spalled and cracked chimney bricks replaced in Lauderdale Harbours
Damaged units come out, sound brick stays, and the new brick is matched in size, color and texture.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When chimney brick faces start to break
- Earlier replacement bricks failing again
- Stains inside beside the chimney
- A clear sealer flaking off the brick
- Vines rooted over damaged brick
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What careful brick replacement involves
Finding loose bricks by touch and sound
Some damaged bricks look intact. A light tap can reveal a hollow face that has separated from the body of the unit. Gentle pressure can show a brick that has lost its grip on the mortar.
We check suspect areas this way during the inspection. Loose units are added to the list even if they look sound. Please leave this check to us, because pressing on a chimney from a ladder or roof is not safe and can bring down loose pieces.
Joints around new bricks and wider repointing
The joints immediately around each replaced brick are part of the replacement. Joints elsewhere on the chimney that have eroded or cracked are a separate question, answered by repointing.
We keep that boundary clear on the estimate. If the joints near the damaged bricks are failing too, we explain whether repointing that area makes sense at the same visit. It appears as its own item, so you can see what the brick replacement covers and what the joint work adds.
Booking brick work soon after the inspection
The inspection comes at no cost. If you approve brick replacement, or any other service on the estimate, while your free inspection is under 72 hours old, 10% comes off the services you book.
That window runs from your own visit. Use it to look at the marked units and the proposed brick, and to ask whatever you need. We answer by phone or in writing, so your decision is based on a full picture rather than a rushed one.
Replacing the whole brick, not only its face
When a brick loses its face, the damage may not stop at the surface you can see. The material behind may be weakened, cracked or holding water. Brick industry guidance describes removing and replacing damaged units rather than resurfacing them.
Replacing the whole unit restores a sound brick with an intact face and full joints around it. We explain why a partial fix, such as a thin facing or a mortar skim, would not last as long. The estimate lists each unit to be replaced in full.
Separate lines for bricks, joints and water
- Loose or cracked units identified
- Separate lines for crown or flashing work
- Upfront price for each replacement area
- Aftercare notes and repellent timing
Chimney brick questions we hear
Do you replace the firebrick inside the fireplace too?
Firebrick lining the firebox is a different material and job, handled under firebox repair. Chimney brick replacement covers the exterior masonry. If both need attention, each is priced separately so you can decide.
Why does the mortar around new bricks need curing care?
Mortar that dries too fast bonds poorly. We keep the new joints damp and out of strong sun as needed and tell you what to avoid, such as washing or cleaning chemicals, while they harden.
Can one cracked brick wait, or should it be replaced now?
A single hairline crack in an otherwise firm brick may be watched. A crack through the face, a loose unit or a face that is coming away should be replaced, because water can keep entering there. We explain which applies.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo