Brick and mortar repairs on chimneys in Golden Beach
Tell us about the crack, the fallen piece or the stain. We link it to the masonry behind it.
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What failing chimney brickwork looks like
- Plants growing from chimney joints
- Hard gray patches over the old mortar
- Paint peeling off chimney brick
- A gap opening at the house wall
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What masonry repair means for your chimney
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 where flashing enters the joint
At the roof line, the upper layer of flashing is usually let into a mortar joint in the chimney. That joint carries metal and sealant as well as mortar, and it often fails before the joints around it.
When we repair masonry near the roof, we check that joint and the flashing edge within it. If the flashing needs resetting as part of the masonry work, the estimate says so and names who handles the roof covering. A new joint around an old, loose flashing edge would not keep water out.
Where a masonry repair stops
Every masonry repair has an edge where new work meets old. That edge should sit in sound masonry, not in a joint that is already failing. Setting it too tight leaves weak material next to the repair, and setting it too wide adds cost without need.
We describe the boundary on the estimate in words you can check, such as the top courses on the north face or the area around the roof line. If removal shows the damage runs further, we stop and show you before the boundary moves.
Protecting open masonry overnight
Masonry work can leave joints open, courses removed or the top of the chimney exposed. Before we leave for the day, the open top goes under a cover and fresh joints are shielded from rain.
That cover keeps water out of the flue and the house and protects mortar that is still setting. We check the cover before leaving and remove it when work resumes. If weather interrupts the job for longer, the protection stays in place until we return. You do not need to touch it, and we check it again on arrival.
What a chimney masonry estimate lists
- Repair mortar matched to existing brick
- Color sample for new mortar
- Joint finish matched to the old profile
- Shoulder surfaces reshaped to shed water
Brick and mortar repair questions
Where do replacement bricks come from?
We look for new brick close in size, color and texture, and sound salvaged units where they suit the job. We show you the options before the work, since an exact match may not exist.
Why did an earlier masonry repair on my chimney crack again?
Common reasons are water still reaching the masonry, continued movement or a repair mortar harder than the brick. We look for the reason before repeating anything, so the new repair addresses it.
Can masonry repairs go ahead in wet weather?
Fresh mortar needs protection from heavy rain while it sets. We plan the work around the weather, cover open work at the end of each day and move a step when conditions call for it.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- 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.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo