Restoring chimney brickwork in Kendale Lakes
Same-day visits are available when the schedule allows, with masonry work booked once you approve it.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs the chimney brickwork needs attention
- Stepped cracks along the mortar joints
- White deposits spreading across the brick
- Plants growing from chimney joints
- Rust marks around old brackets
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Brickwork repairs that suit what is there
Fine cracks in the mortar joints
Hairline cracks in mortar are common, and many are not urgent. They can still let water into the wall a little at a time, and water is what damages masonry over the long run.
Where the cracks are few and the mortar is otherwise sound, surface grouting worked into the fine cracks may be enough. Where the mortar has also softened, repointing is the better repair. We explain which applies to your chimney and whether it can reasonably wait. That way a small crack is neither ignored nor oversold.
Metal inside the masonry
Some chimneys contain steel: ties to the house, anchors for old fixtures or angles at openings. When steel inside masonry rusts, it swells, and that swelling can crack joints and push brick faces off.
Rust stains that bleed from a joint, or cracks that line up with a known tie, suggest this is happening. The brick industry lists accumulated rust on steel in masonry among the signs that deserve closer investigation. We explain what we see and how the metal can be dealt with as part of the repair.
Preparing the joint so mortar bonds
Dry brick pulls water out of fresh mortar too quickly, and mortar that dries too fast does not bond well. The brick industry's repointing guidance calls for dampening the joints first, then letting the surface water soak in before mortar goes in.
That step takes a little time and is easy to skip. It is part of how we repoint, and it helps the new joints bond with the old masonry. We mention it because a joint that looks finished on the day can still fail early if the preparation was rushed.
Clearing masonry debris from the property
Masonry repair creates broken brick, old mortar, dust and packaging. We clean up as we work, protect the ground and roof below and haul all of the debris away when the job is done.
Brick chips in gutters, dust on window sills and mortar splashes on the paving are part of what we clean before leaving. Tell us about areas that need extra care, such as a pool deck or planted beds, so protection is planned before any removal starts.
Masonry repair items we price separately
- Repointing of cracked and open joints
- Chimney breast cracks traced indoors
- Curing care for fresh mortar
- Tie-in with crown and flashing work noted
Questions about chimney brick repair
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 replace single bricks or whole sections?
Both, depending on the damage. A few broken units can be cut out and replaced. When loose or damaged brick runs through several courses, relaying that section is usually the sounder repair.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo