Chimney bricks replaced and matched in West Park
Our family team explains the cause, the match and the method in plain words.
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- Family owned and run
Clues that point to spalled brick
- Cracks running through single bricks
- Bricks that look loose or pushed out
- White deposits around damaged bricks
- Pitted brick from past harsh cleaning
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Brick replacement decisions for homes in West Park
Breaking out a damaged brick
A damaged unit comes out in pieces, not whole. Brick industry maintenance guidance describes breaking it to help removal, which puts less strain on the surrounding bricks than trying to pry it free.
We break the damaged unit carefully and lift out the pieces. The bricks above, below and beside the opening stay supported by their own mortar throughout. If a neighboring brick turns out to be loose once the damaged one is out, we stop and show you before going further.
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.
Checking brick faces from the ground
You do not need to climb to spot damaged brick. Binoculars are the tool brick industry maintenance guidance suggests for surveying upper masonry. From the yard, look for pale patches where faces have fallen, broken corners and fragments on the roof.
Note which face shows the damage and roughly where. Tell us when you call. Stay off the roof and away from ladders. A closer look is part of the free inspection, and your notes help us plan where to start.
Homes with more than one brick chimney
A house with two chimneys may find one in good order and the other shedding pieces. Each chimney faces its own exposure and may have its own history of repairs.
Each chimney you name gets its own assessment. You can approve brick replacement on one without committing to the other. An unused chimney is still checked, because it can let water into the house just as easily as one in use. Separate estimate lines keep the reasons for each chimney clear.
Spalled brick items on a written estimate
- Break-out of each damaged unit
- Separate lines for crown or flashing work
- Workmanship warranty on agreed brick work
- Upfront price for each replacement area
Brick replacement answers for West Park
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.
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.
Why does the mortar around new bricks need curing care?
Mortar that dries too fast bonds poorly. We keep the new joints damp and out of strong sun as needed and tell you what to avoid, such as washing or cleaning chemicals, while they harden.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo