Chimney crack and brick repair in Boulevard Gardens
Cracks, open joints and broken brick faces are traced to their cause before any mortar goes in.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Brick and mortar problems on a chimney
- Dark damp patches that stay after rain
- Hard gray patches over the old mortar
- Rust marks around old brackets
- Crumbling brick near the roof line
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Our approach to chimney brick and joints
Paint on chimney brick
Paint on exterior brick can look tidy, but it can also hide cracks and hold moisture in the masonry. When water cannot dry outward, paint may blister or peel, sometimes taking the brick face with it.
We look at where the paint is failing and what lies underneath. A patch of peeling paint over a damp area often points to a water source that needs repair. Whether to remove, renew or leave the paint is a separate choice, priced apart from the masonry work.
Caulk spread over cracked joints
Sealant is sometimes smeared over cracked mortar in the hope of stopping a leak. It may hold for a while, but it does not bond to masonry the way mortar does. Once it starts to peel, it traps water behind it.
Before repointing, that sealant usually has to come out so sound mortar can be placed. We point out where it sits on the visit and include its removal in the scope. That step is easy to overlook in a quote, and it matters for how long the new joints last.
The warranty on masonry workmanship
Our workmanship warranty stands behind the masonry repairs we agree and complete. It concerns how the joints were repointed, how units were set and how courses were relaid, so the scope has to name those areas precisely.
Masonry we did not touch sits outside it. Ask what the warranty means for your particular job before approving. Keep your paperwork together, since the estimate and the completed work details show which faces and courses were repaired if a question comes up later.
Maintenance visits for chimney masonry
Between repairs, a maintenance visit gives the brickwork a planned once-over. For masonry, that means the top courses, the joints on each face, the shoulders and any area repaired before.
Small changes found early are simpler to fix, and a joint that has started to open is cheaper to repoint than a section that has loosened. You decide how often a visit suits your chimney. Each visit ends with the findings explained, and any work is priced separately. There is nothing to sign up for.
Line items for chimney crack repair
- Shoulder surfaces reshaped to shed water
- Cover over open masonry each evening
- Written record of the repaired areas
- Tie-in with crown and flashing work noted
Masonry repair, asked and answered
What does chimney masonry repair usually include?
It covers the brick and mortar of the chimney: open joints repointed, broken units replaced and loose sections relaid. The estimate names each area and method, and any related work, such as the crown or flashing, is listed separately.
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.
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 Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo