Chimney leak repair for your home in Coral Gate
Leaks that appear only in wind or heavy rain get the patient tracing they need.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Water marks that suggest a chimney leak
- Dripping sounds inside the chimney in rain
- Grit or mortar crumbs on the hearth
- Water marks returning after a patch
- Chunks of concrete or tile in the firebox
Jump to
From ceiling stain to leak entry point
The gap around the flue at the top
Where the flue liner comes up through the crown, there is a joint between the two. If that joint opens, water can run down between the liner and the masonry. It may then show up low in the chimney, well away from the top.
This joint is easy to overlook because it is small and high up. We check it along with the crown. If it has opened, resealing it is often a modest item. We explain whether that alone is likely to stop the leak or whether the crown needs more.
Brick faces that flake or crumble
When brick stays wet for long periods, its face can start to flake away. Flakes collecting in gutters or around the foot of the chimney may be a sign of it. The damage tells you the masonry has been taking in more water than it can dry out.
We look at where the flaking is worst. It often marks the face that takes the most weather or a spot where water runs down from a failed top. The brick repair is priced as its own item, and the estimate explains the water source it depends on.
Paint bubbling on the chimney wall
Inside the house, paint that bubbles, peels or stains on the wall around the fireplace can mean water is coming through the chimney. The wall may feel cool or damp to the touch after rain.
Note where the damage is and whether it gets worse after storms. Leave it unpainted until the leak is found, because fresh paint hides whether the area is still getting wet. Repairing the wall finish is interior work, separate from the chimney repair, and it makes sense only once the water has stopped.
Holding off on fires until it is checked
If water is getting into the chimney, wait to use the fireplace until it has been looked at. Wet debris, a rusted damper that sticks and damp masonry around the firebox are all worth checking first.
The leak itself may not make a fire dangerous, but the conditions it creates can. Tell us whether you have been using the fireplace and whether anything has changed in how it works. The inspection covers what the water may have affected inside the firebox and flue.
Leak details settled before you approve
- Cap and flue opening at the top
- Chase cover and storm collar
- Paths confirmed, likely and unknown
- Room protection during any testing
Your chimney leak questions
Do you test the chimney with a hose on each visit?
No. We run one only when the job calls for it, usually when the evidence points to a few possible paths and a test would separate them. We explain why before we start and protect the room where water may appear.
What does the workmanship warranty apply to on a leak repair?
It applies to the repair we carried out on the part we fixed, as described in the written record. A new leak through a different path is a separate problem, and we explain how we would tell the two apart before you approve.
What makes one leak repair bigger than another?
The part involved, how far the damage has spread and how hard the part is to reach. A resealed joint is small and a new crown is larger. The estimate explains each factor so you can see why the scope is sized as it is.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo