Where the chimney leak starts, found and fixed in Plantation
We tell you plainly when the chimney is not the source, and which trade to call instead.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs a chimney leak has started
- Musty smell near the fireplace after rain
- Powdery white residue on the brick
- Dripping sounds inside the chimney in rain
- Chunks of concrete or tile in the firebox
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The order we follow on each chimney leak
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.
When there is more than one way in
Chimneys can leak through two paths at once. A cracked crown and a failed roof junction can both feed water, and fixing one may reduce the leak without stopping it. That can make a sound repair look like a failure.
When we find more than one likely path, we list each with its evidence. We explain which one we think is the main source and whether the others should be dealt with together or in stages. You decide the order, knowing that a partial fix may leave some water coming in.
How a leak inspection runs
A leak inspection in Plantation starts inside, where you show us the marks and tell us the history. We then look at the chimney from the ground, from the roof where it is safe and from the attic if there is one. The fireplace and the damper are checked as well.
Once we have seen enough, we explain what we found and what remains uncertain. You receive a written estimate. If more investigation is needed, it is offered as a separate step. Nothing is repaired during the inspection without your approval.
Hearing the findings in person
The findings are easiest to follow when we can point to the marks and the parts as we explain them. If you can be home at the end of the inspection, we walk you through what we saw inside and describe what we saw outside.
If you cannot be there, someone who knows the history can stand in, or we explain the findings by phone. The written estimate follows either way. Questions after the visit are welcome, and we would rather answer them before you approve than after.
What the leak repair estimate covers in Plantation
- Crown surface and edges
- Unused flues checked at the top
- Access plan for roof and attic
- Workmanship warranty on the repaired part
What people ask about a chimney leak
Can you find a chimney leak that only happens in some storms?
Often, with patience. Your log of when it leaks, the wind direction and where the water appears narrows the search. When the job calls for it, wetting one area at a time with a hose helps, though no hose fully copies wind-driven rain.
Is there a discount on chimney leak repair in Plantation?
Yes. Approve the leak work inside the 72 hours that follow your free inspection and it carries a 10% discount. That window starts at the inspection in your home, which leaves time to read the estimate and ask questions.
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 Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo