A chimney mason for masonry repairs in Edgewater
We repair chimney brick and mortar with materials chosen to suit the masonry already in place.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Cracks and gaps in chimney masonry
- Bricks that rock or sit loose
- Faces flaking off individual bricks
- Brick chips or sand on the roof
- Caulk smeared over cracked joints
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How we repair chimney brickwork
Water is behind most masonry decay
The brick industry's maintenance guidance is clear that water drives most deterioration in brickwork. It softens mortar, carries salts to the surface and loosens the faces of bricks as it moves through them.
That is why the first question on a masonry visit is where the water comes from. It may enter at the top, through open joints, at the roof junction or from the ground. Finding the source before repairing the brick keeps the new work from facing the same soaking. We name the source on the estimate beside the masonry repair.
Removing old mortar without damage
Repointing starts by removing the weak mortar from each joint back to sound material. The National Park Service's guidance on repointing explains that this must be done without chipping brick edges or widening the joints.
Wider joints and broken edges change how the wall looks and how it sheds water. We choose tools to suit the joint and the brick, and work carefully at edges and corners. The depth of removal depends on how far the mortar has decayed, and we describe it on the estimate.
Knowing the price before the mortar is mixed
Every masonry line on the estimate carries its price before any work begins. Upfront pricing means there are no hidden fees added afterwards for access, protection or debris removal, because those appear as items too.
If the job changes, for example when removal uncovers more loose brick, the new work is described and priced separately. It goes ahead only with your agreement. That way the total you pay matches the choices you made, line by line, and you can trace any difference to a decision you took.
Metal set into the joints in salt air
Flashing edges, clips and anchors that are set into mortar joints sit in a damp spot, and near the sea the salt air speeds their corrosion. Rust at a joint can open it and let water behind the flashing.
When masonry repairs near the roof line involve those metal parts, we check their condition and replace corroded pieces. Metals are chosen to suit the salt exposure and the metals around them, and the estimate names the material for each part.
Brick and mortar lines on your estimate
- Cut-out and replacement of broken units
- Water source traced before masonry work
- Curing care for fresh mortar
- 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.
Is a small crack in the chimney mortar urgent?
Usually not urgent, but worth looking at. Small cracks let in water over time, and water drives most masonry decay. We explain whether it can wait and what it might lead to if left.
Do you test for water entry before repairing brickwork?
When the job calls for it, a hose water test on one area at a time can confirm where water gets in. Most masonry visits do not need one, and we explain when it would help.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo