Chimney brick and joint repair in Bayside
We stop the water that damaged the masonry, then repair the brick and joints it affected.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney brick damage around homes in Bayside
- Brick chips or sand on the roof
- Dark damp patches that stay after rain
- Cracks in the chimney breast indoors
- Caulk smeared over cracked joints
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Brick, mortar and the cause behind the crack
The sloped shoulders of the chimney
Where a chimney narrows above the fireplace, the step or slope between the wide and narrow parts is called the shoulder. Its surface faces the sky, so rain lands on it rather than running past it.
The brick industry's chimney guidance favors a solid surface of uncored brick or a mortar wash that fills each step. Exposed brick cores or a wash that bridges over the steps can hold water. We check the shoulder surface and the joints below it, and list any reshaping as its own item.
Repair the water path, then the masonry
Masonry repairs last longer when the water that damaged the brick has already been stopped. A cracked crown, a failed cap or a loose flashing edge should be dealt with in the same project, before or alongside the masonry.
We set out the order on the estimate: water entry first, then the brick and mortar, then any optional surface treatment once everything has dried. Some steps can share a visit, and some must wait for curing. The order is explained so you can see why one item comes before another.
Booking masonry work soon after the inspection
A 10% discount applies to any service you book in the 72 hours that follow your own free inspection. The window starts at the visit to your home, so it runs on your schedule rather than a date on a flyer.
The discount covers the masonry lines you approve, along with any other services on the same estimate. If you need longer to decide, you can still book the work, just without the discount. Either way, the areas, materials and methods stay as written.
When individual bricks are the problem
Where the joints are mostly sound but certain bricks have broken or crumbled, the job is unit replacement. Chimney brick replacement covers cutting out the damaged units and setting new or salvaged ones.
Often a chimney needs both, and mixed masonry repair then brings them into one scope. We explain which units need replacing, how many areas are involved and why they broke, so the new bricks do not meet the same fate. The cause of the damage is listed next to the repair.
Chimney masonry work, itemized
- Color sample for new mortar
- Water source traced before masonry work
- Attic-side masonry checked where accessible
- Base courses and ground contact checked
Brick and mortar repair questions
Can you repair cracks without taking the chimney down?
In many cases, yes. Cracks confined to joints or a few bricks can be repaired in place. Cracks that suggest movement need their cause assessed first, and we explain that before any price is given.
Will masonry work leave a mess around the house?
We protect the areas below the chimney, clean up as we go and haul the debris away at the end. Mortar smears on the brick are cleaned before we leave.
Can you remove plants growing out of the chimney joints?
Yes. We remove the growth carefully so it does not pull brick faces away, then repair the joints the roots opened. That work is listed on the estimate with the rest of the masonry.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo