Chimney brick replacement done unit by unit in Parkland
Tell us which face is shedding pieces, and we start the assessment there.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Clues that point to spalled brick
- Brick cores showing where faces fell
- Damage worst near the chimney top
- Crumbling brick near the ground
- Pitted brick from past harsh cleaning
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Replacing chimney bricks the careful way
Cleaning up and hauling away broken brick
Breaking out damaged units produces broken brick, old mortar and dust. We collect it as the work goes on rather than letting it collect on the roof or in the garden below.
When the job is done, the area around the chimney is swept and the debris is hauled away. Mortar smears on the brick faces are brushed off while soft. Anything moved to give us access is put back, and we point out where the new units are. You should find the site as tidy as it was before we arrived.
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.
Vines on a chimney and the brick beneath
Vines growing up a chimney can hold moisture against the brick and push into weak joints. The brick industry's maintenance note says to cut vines away from the wall, since pulling them off can damage the brickwork.
If vines cover damaged areas, they are cut back and the remaining growth is left to dry before it is brushed off. We can then see the brick underneath properly. Replacement units are set once the surface is clear, and we explain whether the growth has affected the joints.
What to watch after bricks are replaced
Keep an eye on the chimney during the heavy rains that follow the work. Look for new flaking near the repair, stains inside or pieces on the roof. New joints may show a fine surface line while they cure, which is worth mentioning.
If anything concerns you, note where and when. Call and describe it. The written record shows which units were replaced, so we can check them and any other part of the chimney that could be involved. Most questions are easier to answer once we know which unit you mean.
What the free brick inspection covers
- Survey of damaged units on each face
- Replacement brick matched in size
- Solid wall kept around the flue
- Debris removal and haul-away
Chimney brick work, questions and answers
How does the inspection discount apply to brick replacement?
Say yes to the brick replacement within 72 hours after your free inspection and we take 10% off the services you book. Those hours run from your own inspection visit.
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.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo