Spalling brick repair for chimney faces in Pinewood
We replace chimney bricks that have lost their face and look for the water that caused the damage.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs the chimney bricks need replacing
- White deposits around damaged bricks
- Peeling paint taking brick surface with it
- Bright hard joints beside broken faces
- Vines rooted over damaged brick
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Getting chimney brick replacement right in Pinewood
Water from irrigation and runoff at the base
Sprinklers aimed at a chimney base, or roof runoff that lands beside it, can soak the lower brick again and again. The brick may never fully dry, and faces can begin to flake.
When we see damage low on a chimney, we ask about irrigation and look at where water lands. Adjusting a sprinkler head or redirecting runoff is often something you can do yourself. It can matter as much as the replacement, because new brick in the same spray will face the same wetting.
Repellents wear off and need renewing
A water repellent is not a permanent layer. Brick industry guidance notes that repellents need reapplying over time, and that their performance should be judged on similar brick in similar exposure.
That is part of why we treat a repellent as a later, separate decision rather than a finishing touch on brick replacement. If one is chosen, you should know it becomes a maintenance item. Replacing damaged brick and fixing the water path remain the lasting part of the repair.
Keeping people clear of falling fragments
Spalled brick sheds pieces, and pieces falling from a chimney can hurt someone. If you see fragments landing on a path, a patio or the drive, keep people and pets away from that area until the chimney has been looked at.
Tell us where the pieces are landing when you call. It helps us judge how active the damage is and plan the visit. During the work, we protect the area below the chimney and explain where it is safe to walk.
Fresh joints that settle in color over time
New mortar around a replaced brick often looks brighter than the old joints at first. Federal preservation guidance explains that weathered mortar shows more of its sand, and fresh mortar has not weathered yet.
We match to sheltered, less weathered areas of the existing joints, because that is what the new joints will come to resemble. Staining new mortar to force a match is generally not recommended. In most cases, time closes the gap. Knowing that in advance means a slight contrast on the day of the work need not cause concern.
Separate lines for bricks, joints and water
- Separate line for wider repointing
- Separate lines for crown or flashing work
- Protection for roof, windows and plantings
- Upfront price for each replacement area
Questions to ask before replacing bricks
Will new bricks stop water getting into the house?
They can close an entry point where broken brick lets water in. Water can also enter through the crown, flashing or joints. We explain what the brick work addresses, and a hose water test comes into it only if the job calls for one.
Does the fireplace need to stay unused during brick replacement?
Sometimes, while mortar around the new units cures and while any opening near the flue is closed up. Where the new bricks sit decides how long, and we give you a clear point to resume fires.
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 TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- 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 
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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