Spalling brick repair for chimney faces in Lauderdale West
Broken brick and dust are cleaned up and hauled away, and debris is kept out of the flue.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Spalling brick signs to mention when you call
- Corners broken off several bricks
- Brick cores showing where faces fell
- Crumbling brick near the ground
- Mortar gone around a loose brick
Jump to
Chimney brick replacement in Lauderdale West, start to finish
A repellent is no substitute for new brick
Clear water repellents are sometimes offered as a fix for flaking brick. Brick industry guidance says repellents are not recommended in place of removing and replacing brick with spalled faces or cracks through the face shell.
A repellent cannot put back material that has already fallen away, and it cannot close a crack through a unit. We replace the damaged brick first. Once repairs are done, the same guidance suggests waiting to see whether a repellent is needed at all, and we discuss that separately.
Exposed cores at the chimney shoulders
Where a chimney steps in at its shoulders, bricks are cut and set back on each course. Brick industry guidance on chimney construction says the cores of units should not be exposed there, and prefers solid brick on a setting bed over a mortar wash.
When shoulder bricks spall, their cores can open to rain, and water drains into the wall below. We look at the shoulders closely and explain whether replacing units with solid brick, renewing a wash or both would stop the water getting in.
Flashing water and the bricks below it
Flashing that has pulled away from the chimney or was never sealed properly can direct roof water into the brick. The damage then shows as spalling at and just above the roofline.
We check the flashing when damage sits in that zone. Resetting or re-forming it is flashing work with its own line on the estimate. The brick replacement and the flashing repair are planned together, because the flashing is often set into the same courses being repaired. Getting the order right avoids cutting into fresh brick to reset flashing a second time.
Fragments on the roof or on the ground
Flakes of brick collecting in a gutter, on the roof or at the foot of the chimney suggest the damage is still active. Thin flakes usually come from the surface of a unit. Chunks with square edges may be corners or whole faces.
Keep a few if you find them and tell us where they landed. They help us judge the kind of damage before we reach the roof. Keep people away from the area below while pieces are still falling.
Brick replacement priced area by area
- Joints pointed full around new units
- Mortar suited to the existing joints
- New units toothed into the bond pattern
- Solid wall kept around the flue
Chimney brick work, questions and answers
Will a sealer stop my chimney bricks from getting worse?
A sealer does not replace a brick that has already lost its face, and brick industry guidance says a repellent is no substitute for replacement. Film-forming products can even trap moisture. We replace damaged units first and discuss repellents later.
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.
Is spalled brick near the ground treated differently?
Brick near the ground can stay wet from the soil or from water splashing back. Brick industry guidance lists rising damp among possible causes of masonry distress. We look at drainage and plantings at the base as well as the brick itself.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
Proudly American
Local service. Careful repairs. A fireplace worth coming home to.
Call Now (645) 465-4171We received your request
Our team will contact you to arrange your inspection.
Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo