Repairing cracked chimney brickwork in Boca Raton
Masonry work on your chimney in Boca Raton, above and below the roof, priced before anything starts.
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Chimney masonry damage you can see
- Mortar that crumbles when touched
- Stepped cracks along the mortar joints
- Gaps where old mortar has washed out
- Brick dust on the patio below
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Chimney masonry from the roof line down
Metal inside the masonry
Some chimneys contain steel: ties to the house, anchors for old fixtures or angles at openings. When steel inside masonry rusts, it swells, and that swelling can crack joints and push brick faces off.
Rust stains that bleed from a joint, or cracks that line up with a known tie, suggest this is happening. The brick industry lists accumulated rust on steel in masonry among the signs that deserve closer investigation. We explain what we see and how the metal can be dealt with as part of the repair.
Sealant does not replace mortar
Caulk and other sealants have their place, for example where the chimney meets siding or where flashing enters a joint. They are not a substitute for mortar between bricks.
A sealed crack may look closed, but the sealant does not carry load or bond like mortar, and it traps water once it lifts. When we find sealant used as a mortar repair, we remove it before repointing. Where sealant belongs, such as at the siding joint, we use one suited to masonry and list it as its own item.
When removal uncovers more damage
Masonry can look sound on the surface and be soft behind. Once damaged units or joints are opened, the extent can prove larger than the visit could show.
We explain this possibility on the estimate and say how it will be handled. If we find more, we stop, show you what was uncovered and price the extra work as a separate item. Nothing beyond the approved scope goes ahead without your agreement, so the final bill reflects what you chose.
Other appliances vented into the chimney
If a furnace or water heater vents into the chimney, masonry work near the top or around the flue can affect it. The appliance may need to be shut down or disconnected while work is under way.
When you book, mention anything besides the fireplace that uses the flue. We plan the masonry work around it and name any step that needs a heating or plumbing contractor. That coordination is written into the schedule so the appliance is not left venting into an open work area.
Masonry repair items we price separately
- Repointing of cracked and open joints
- Color sample for new mortar
- Crack pattern mapped before repair
- Plant growth removed and joints repaired
Questions about chimney brick repair
When can I use the fireplace after chimney masonry repair?
Fresh mortar needs time to cure before it takes heat. We tell you the waiting period for the materials used and note it in the written record of the work.
What do you need from me before the masonry visit in Boca Raton?
Access to the fireplace, a clear path to the side of the house under the chimney and, if possible, the attic. Any records of earlier masonry work help, but the visit goes ahead without them.
Do you repair brick on a chimney built over a framed chase?
Yes. Brick facing on a framed chase needs its drainage details to work. We check the flashing and weep openings as well as the brick and mortar before pricing the repair.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- 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 
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