Spalled and cracked chimney bricks replaced in Lauderdale Manors
You see which bricks need replacing and which only look marked before approving any work.
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Signs of brick damage on chimneys in Lauderdale Manors
- Earlier replacement bricks failing again
- Damp patches that stay on damaged bricks
- A clear sealer flaking off the brick
- Pitted brick from past harsh cleaning
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Brick replacement that deals with the cause
Keeping the chimney wall solid around the flue
The residential code describes masonry chimney walls as solid units or hollow units grouted solid. A replaced brick has to leave the wall as solid as it was, with mortar filling the joints and no voids behind the face.
We fill each opening fully and point the joints around it. Hollow spots behind a new unit would weaken the wall and give water a place to collect. When the replacement area is next to the flue, that solid wall also helps keep the passage sound.
Brick under stucco is a different repair
Some chimneys are finished with stucco over brick or block. Damage there shows as cracked, bulging or loose stucco rather than individual spalled bricks, and it belongs to stucco repair.
If brick is exposed on part of the chimney, such as the stack above the roof, those units can be assessed on their own. We confirm how your chimney is finished before proposing any work, and each type of repair appears on its own line. That keeps the brick estimate honest about what it covers.
What changes the size of a brick job
Brick replacement jobs vary widely. The number of damaged units and where they sit both matter. So do the height of the chimney, access to the stack above the roof and how hard a matching brick is to find.
We explain which of these apply to your chimney. Each replacement area is priced upfront on the estimate. If the job changes once work begins, we pause and talk it through with you before any extra work goes ahead. Knowing those factors up front helps you plan around the work.
Old hard patches beside damaged brick
Earlier repairs sometimes left patches of dense, bright mortar across a chimney face. Brick industry guidance warns that mortar stronger than the original can concentrate stress and lead to spalled brick faces nearby.
When damaged units sit next to such patches, we explain the likely link. The patches may need to come out and be repointed with a suitable mix when the bricks are replaced. That joint work is listed separately, with its reason, so you can decide on it.
Brick checks for chimneys in Lauderdale Manors
- Loose or cracked units identified
- Sample of the proposed brick match
- Overnight cover for an open chimney top
- Written record of units replaced
Questions to ask before replacing bricks
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.
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.
Will you check the crown while replacing bricks near the top?
Yes. Bricks near the top often suffer because water comes from above. We check the crown, cap and flue seal, and if one of them is failing, we explain it and price it separately.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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