Spalled and cracked chimney bricks replaced in Medley
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- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Clues that point to spalled brick
- Peeling paint taking brick surface with it
- Earlier replacement bricks failing again
- Damp patches that stay on damaged bricks
- Chipped edges where joints were ground out
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From damaged unit to matched new brick
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.
Rain and fresh mortar around new bricks
Fresh mortar around a new brick is soft at the surface. Heavy rain can wash fine material out of the joints and streak the brick below. New units are protected when rain is likely.
If rain threatens during the work, we cover the day's repairs before leaving and may move the schedule. A short delay is better than redoing the joints. Tell us if you see covers moved by wind so we can reset them. We also check the covered work before starting again the next day.
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.
Plain questions to ask about brick work
A good brick replacement proposal should answer a few plain questions. Ask which units will be replaced and why, what caused the damage, how the new brick will be matched and what mortar will be used.
Also ask what the work leaves out. Brick replacement does not fix a failed crown, loose flashing or eroded joints elsewhere. We answer those questions in writing on the estimate, so you know exactly what you are approving. Clear answers now prevent misunderstandings once the work starts.
What your brick replacement estimate lists
- Surface marks separated from face loss
- Break-out of each damaged unit
- Opening cleaned of dust and fragments
- Joints pointed full around new units
Brick replacement answers for Medley
How do you match new brick to an older chimney?
We compare size, color, texture and the range of shades in the wall, and we can set out a sample to judge the match. Finding a close brick can take some searching. New brick may look fresher at first.
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.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo