Chimney crack and brick repair in Boca West
A free inspection of the brickwork, then a written estimate that separates joints, units and larger sections.
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- Available for same-day service
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- Family owned and run
Brick and mortar problems on a chimney
- Bricks that rock or sit loose
- Brick chips or sand on the roof
- Paint peeling off chimney brick
- A gap opening at the house wall
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What masonry repair means for your chimney
Sand and chips gathering on the roof
Grit, sand or small brick chips can gather on the roof around the chimney or in the gutters below it. They are a sign that mortar or brick faces are eroding. The debris is the chimney wearing away a little at a time.
If some has fallen where you can reach it from the ground, collect a small sample in a bag and keep it for the visit. Please do not climb onto the roof to gather it. The color and texture help us tell eroding mortar from broken brick and guide the repair.
Masonry cracks on the chimney breast indoors
The part of the chimney that projects into the room is masonry too, often finished with plaster or paint. Cracks there can follow the mortar joints behind the finish, run through the finish alone or line up with cracks outside.
We look at the crack indoors and compare it with the masonry outside and in the attic. A crack only in the finish needs a finish repair. A crack in the masonry behind it needs masonry work, and we explain how that can be reached with the least disturbance to the room.
The lowest courses and the ground
The bottom of a chimney meets the soil, a patio or a planting bed. Soil banked against the brick, a sprinkler that sprays the base or a downspout that empties beside it can keep the lower courses wet for long periods.
Salts carried up from the ground can also leave a tide line on the lower brick. We look at how water reaches the base before repairing the masonry there. Sometimes the answer includes a simple change around the base, which we point out even though it is not masonry work.
Masonry repairs ahead of a new roof
A new roof is a good moment to repair chimney masonry above and at the roof line. Working on the chimney after new covering is laid can mean disturbing it again, and fresh roofing is easily scuffed by masonry work.
If a roof replacement is planned, tell us the timing. We check the chimney first and schedule masonry repairs so they finish before the new covering goes on around the base. The flashing work at the junction is then coordinated between us and the roofer.
Masonry repair items we price separately
- Joint finish matched to the old profile
- Cleanup of mortar smears on brick
- Gentle cleaning tested on a small area
- Attic-side masonry checked where accessible
Chimney masonry questions asked in Boca West
Will the new mortar match the color of the old joints?
We aim for a close match and compare samples wet and dry before the work. Weathered mortar can be hard to match exactly, so we show you the likely result before you approve.
Can you repair chimney brickwork inside the attic or the room?
Yes, where it is accessible. The masonry below the roof line and the chimney breast indoors can crack too. We note those areas during the visit and price any interior masonry repair separately.
Can painted chimney brick be repaired?
Yes, though paint can hide damage and trap moisture. We look at where the paint is failing and what lies beneath. Whether to remove or renew the paint is a separate decision from the masonry repair.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo