Brick and mortar repairs on chimneys in Fort Lauderdale
Where a crack points to movement, we say so and explain what should be checked before repair.
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What failing chimney brickwork looks like
- A crack running through several bricks
- Dark damp patches that stay after rain
- Rust marks around old brackets
- Stains on the attic side of the chimney
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Chimney masonry repair at homes in Fort Lauderdale
Stepped cracks along the joints
A crack that climbs the chimney like a staircase, following the bed and head joints, usually means one part of the masonry has moved relative to another. Settlement, a failing support or pressure from above can all produce it.
Stepped cracking is another sign the brick industry groups with structural concerns. We look at whether the crack is open, whether its edges line up and whether it continues into the house wall. Where movement seems likely, we explain what should be checked first, and the masonry repair follows that answer.
Water from the crown into the top courses
The concrete top of a masonry chimney protects the brick beneath it. Once it cracks or loses its overhang, rain runs straight into the top courses. Joints there soften and bricks loosen first, before damage shows lower down.
We check the crown whenever top courses are damaged. Chimney crown repair handles the top itself, and the masonry below is repaired in the same sequence. Relaying top courses under a cracked crown would leave the water path open, so we price the two together or explain why one can wait.
A water repellent comes last, if at all
Clear repellents lower the amount of rain a brick face takes in. The brick industry's guidance puts repellents after repairs to brick, mortar and flashing. It also limits them to products that let water vapor pass, such as silanes and siloxanes.
We treat a repellent as an optional item, not as the repair. If it suits your chimney, chimney waterproofing covers the product and the application once the masonry has dried. If it does not, we say so plainly and leave it off the estimate.
Harsh acids and high pressure on brick
Strong acids and high-pressure water can etch brick faces, burn light-colored units, erode joints and drive water deep into the wall. The brick industry's cleaning guidance warns against unbuffered acids on many types of brick and against excessive water pressure.
If your chimney has been cleaned aggressively in the past, the damage may show as rough faces, streaks or deep joints. We note those signs and use mild methods on any cleaning we carry out. The estimate says how the brick will be cleaned.
What your chimney mason prices
- Crack pattern mapped before repair
- Attic-side masonry checked where accessible
- Anchor holes from old brackets filled
- Base courses and ground contact checked
Masonry repair, asked and answered
Will masonry work leave a mess around the house?
We protect the areas below the chimney, clean up as we go and haul the debris away at the end. Mortar smears on the brick are cleaned before we leave.
Is there a warranty on chimney masonry repairs?
Our workmanship warranty covers the masonry repairs we agreed and completed. The estimate and the written record name the repaired areas, so it is clear what the warranty stands behind.
What do you need from me before the masonry visit in Fort Lauderdale?
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo