Chimney leak detection, then repair, in Kendall
Our family team explains the leak in plain words and leaves the decision about the repair with you.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Water marks that suggest a chimney leak
- Brick faces flaking or crumbling
- Grit or mortar crumbs on the hearth
- Dark brick patches long after rain stops
- Water on a lower floor below the chimney
Jump to
From ceiling stain to leak entry point
Water reaching a connected appliance
Some chimneys serve more than one appliance, such as a furnace or water heater on a lower floor. If water enters the flue, it can run down to that appliance's connection rather than the fireplace. Rust or water marks there are worth mentioning.
Tell us what else vents into the chimney, if you know. We check the flue top and the connection points we can reach. A water problem at an appliance connection needs the flue checked as well as the leak repaired, and we explain which trade handles the appliance itself.
Joining a leak repair with roof work
If a roof replacement is planned, the chimney leak can sometimes be fixed at the same time. With the roofing already off around the stack, the junction and the masonry near it are easy to reach. That can save disturbing the roof twice.
Tell us your roof plans when you book. We can assess the chimney before the roofer starts and agree who handles which part. If the leak is active and the roof work is some time away, we explain a short-term step so water is not left coming in while you wait.
A fireplace that has been boarded up
Some fireplaces have been closed off with a board or panel. A leak into the flue can then go on for a long time without anyone seeing it. Water may collect behind the panel, and the first sign may be a stain on the wall around it.
If your fireplace is closed off, tell us. We may need to open it to see the firebox and damper. We put the cover back as we found it. The chimney top is checked as usual, because a closed fireplace does not stop rain from entering above it.
Soft roof deck found during the repair
When water has been getting in at the roof junction for a long time, the roof deck next to the chimney may have softened. That is not visible until the roofing is lifted. A soft deck is unsafe to stand on and cannot hold new materials firmly.
We say in advance that the deck condition is unknown until the area is open. If we find damage, we stop and explain it before continuing. Replacing that part of the deck is its own item on the estimate. Some of that work suits a roofer better, and we tell you when it does.
Leak details settled before you approve
- Roof junction from the roof and attic
- Damper and smoke shelf water marks
- Firebox floor and hearth
- Ground and irrigation sources ruled out
Leak questions answered for Kendall
Will one repair stop the leak for good?
If the confirmed path is the sole way in, the repair should close it. Some chimneys have two paths, and fixing one reduces the leak without ending it. We say when we suspect more than one and explain the order of repairs.
Can someone come out while the leak is actually happening?
Tell us when you call that the leak is active, and we arrange the visit as soon as the schedule allows. An active leak shows its path more clearly. If it dries out first, your notes and pencil marks help fill the gap.
Are temporary fixes worth doing while repairs are planned?
Sometimes. A short-term step can reduce water entry while a part is ordered or a roof project is scheduled. We list it separately and say plainly that it is not the repair, so it is not mistaken for one.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo