Chimney bricks replaced and matched in Margate
A coating cannot restore a brick face, so spalled units are replaced before anything else is considered.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Brick trouble you can spot from the yard
- Brick fragments on the roof or ground
- Damage worst near the chimney top
- Vines rooted over damaged brick
- Mortar gone around a loose brick
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Spalling brick repair choices we talk through
Brick damaged by past harsh cleaning
Past sandblasting and past acid cleaning both appear in brick industry maintenance guidance among the possible causes of masonry distress. Either can damage the brick surface and leave it more open to water.
Federal preservation guidance adds that acids should never be applied to dry masonry. If you know the chimney was blasted or acid-washed in the past, tell us. It helps explain widespread surface damage and shapes how we clean around new units. We then choose the gentlest way to clean mortar from the new work.
Maintenance visits and the brick faces
Brick industry maintenance guidance calls for regular inspection of masonry, noting that chimneys face harsher exposure than walls. Catching a spalled unit early can mean replacing one brick rather than several.
During maintenance visits we look at each face for new flaking, cracked units and loose brick, along with the crown, joints and flashing. We tell you what has changed since the last visit. Ask about maintenance visits when you book your inspection. Small problems caught on a visit are easier to keep small.
Softer brick and the mortar around it
Some brick is softer and more absorbent than others. Federal preservation guidance explains that in a wall of soft brick, a soft, permeable mortar is needed so moisture can leave through the joints rather than through the units.
If your chimney is built of softer brick, the mortar around replacement units is chosen with that in mind. A hard mix would push the problem into the bricks next to the repair. We explain the mortar choice so you can see how it protects the existing brick.
Spalling on a chimney that is no longer used
A chimney that is no longer used still stands in the weather. Its brick can spall, its crown can crack and water can reach ceilings and walls inside, whether or not anyone lights a fire.
Damage on an unused chimney also tends to go unnoticed for longer. A free inspection shows whether any bricks need replacing and what is letting water in. We explain the options plainly, including when monitoring is reasonable for now. Waiting too long can turn a few bricks into many.
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- Survey of damaged units on each face
- Debris kept out of the flue
- New units toothed into the bond pattern
- Soft-bristle cleanup of mortar smears
Your chimney brick replacement questions
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.
Should I pull off loose pieces of brick myself?
No. Pulling on loose pieces can bring down more than you expect, and working on a roof carries real risk. Keep people clear of the area below and tell us what you have seen.
What if my chimney brick has been painted?
New brick can go into a painted chimney, but paint peeling away with the brick face may be trapping moisture. We explain whether the paint is part of the problem. Any refinishing decision is yours and is not part of brick replacement.
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.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo