Chimney crack and brick repair in Colee Hammock
Where a crack points to movement, we say so and explain what should be checked before repair.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Brick and mortar problems on a chimney
- Faces flaking off individual bricks
- Rust marks around old brackets
- Stains on the attic side of the chimney
- Brick dust on the patio below
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Chimney masonry repair at homes in Colee Hammock
Cleaning brick starts with a test area
Cleaning mortar smears, stains or deposits from brick can do harm if the method is too strong. The brick industry recommends trying the cleaning method on a small sample area and letting it dry before judging the result.
We clean new work and nearby brick as part of the job, starting with the gentlest method. For older stains, we try a small patch first and show you the result. That keeps the brick faces and joints intact and avoids a cleaning problem added on top of a masonry one.
Paperwork that shows which masonry is new
At handover, you get a written record of the work. It lists the faces repointed, the units replaced, the courses relaid and the mortar used, so the new work is described in one place.
Masonry repairs blend in over time, and after a few years it can be hard to tell new work from old by eye. The record settles that. It helps at a sale, at a maintenance visit or when another contractor looks at the chimney, and it keeps the chimney's history in one place.
Leave loose bricks where they are
It is tempting to reach up and pull a loose brick off or wedge it back into place. Loose masonry at height can come away in larger pieces than expected, and a fall from a ladder or roof is a serious risk.
Please leave loose masonry alone and keep the area below clear. If a piece has already fallen, leave it where it landed or move it only if it blocks a path. Its size, and the spot it fell from, help us plan the visit and the equipment we bring.
When the masonry is past repair
Sometimes loose or broken masonry runs deep, earlier repairs keep failing or the top has shifted. At that point, repointing and replacing units may not hold, and taking the damaged section down becomes the sounder option.
Chimney rebuild covers dismantling to sound masonry and relaying it with new brick and a new top. We explain what we found, where sound masonry seems to begin and how the two options compare in scope and in expected life. You see both before deciding.
Brick and mortar lines on your estimate
- Cleanup of mortar smears on brick
- Anchor holes from old brackets filled
- Structural check flagged where cracks suggest it
- Written record of the repaired areas
Your masonry repair questions in Colee Hammock
How do you choose the mortar for my chimney?
We look at the existing brick and mortar and choose a repair mortar that is no harder than the brick it sits against. A mortar that is too strong can make the brick faces break away later.
Should the brick be sealed after the masonry repair?
Only if it helps your chimney. A vapor-permeable water repellent can be applied once repairs are complete and dry. It is a separate option on the estimate, not a replacement for the repair itself.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo