Chimney leak repair for your home in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Tracing first, repair second, then a check with the next storm, for each chimney leak we take on in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
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- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Water marks that suggest a chimney leak
- Rust streaks down the chimney or chase
- Stain that grows after heavy rain
- Leak that appears only in strong wind
- Damper that has started to stick
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Stopping a chimney leak at the right part
Keep a simple log of each leak
A short written log is one of the most useful things you can bring to a leak visit. Each time water appears, jot down the date, how heavy the rain was, how long it lasted and roughly which way the wind was blowing.
Add where the water showed up and whether it was a drip, a damp patch or a stain that grew. After a few entries a pattern usually appears. Share the log when you book the free inspection in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, because it narrows the search before anyone reaches the roof.
Rust on the damper as a leak clue
The damper sits just above the firebox and is made of metal. If rain is coming down the flue, the damper is one of the first things it reaches. Rust flakes on the firebox floor or a damper that has started to stick can both point to water from the top.
Mention it if the damper has become hard to move or if you have swept up rust in the firebox. We check the damper and the smoke shelf above it for water marks. Damper repair is a separate job, and we note its condition so it can be dealt with once the leak is stopped.
Weather and leak repair scheduling
Many leak repairs need dry surfaces. Sealants, mortar and coatings each have conditions set by their makers, and working on a wet roof is unsafe. A forecast of heavy rain may move the repair date.
Expect a call from us the moment a forecast threatens the date. Should a shower arrive mid-job, the open part of the chimney is sheltered before anyone stops. Moving the date beats applying materials in conditions their instructions rule out. A short delay costs less than a repair that fails early.
If it rains on the day of the visit
Rain on the day of an inspection in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea can be helpful and awkward at once. An active leak shows its path clearly, but wet roofing may make it unsafe to go up. We decide on the day what can be done safely.
The inside checks, the attic and the fireplace can usually go ahead. If the roof has to wait, we arrange a return when it is dry and explain what the wet-day evidence already showed. You are not charged for the extra trip to finish the free inspection.
The leak scope, part by part
- Nearby roof openings ruled in or out
- Repair for the confirmed entry point
- Room protection during any testing
- Ground and irrigation sources ruled out
Asked often about leaking chimneys
What should I have ready when you come to look at the leak?
Your notes on when water appeared, pencil marks on stains, a clear path to the attic hatch and any papers from earlier chimney or roof work. Debris that fell into the firebox is useful evidence too.
The chimney started leaking after a new roof. What now?
Tell us when the roof work was done and by whom. The roof junction is a likely suspect, because metal may have been reused or disturbed. We explain what we find in terms your roofer can act on.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo