Brick and mortar repairs on chimneys in Kendall
Our family team explains the crack pattern, the likely cause and the repair that fits it.
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What failing chimney brickwork looks like
- A crack running through several bricks
- Cracks in the chimney breast indoors
- Rust marks around old brackets
- Crumbling brick near the roof line
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Our approach to chimney brick and joints
A chimney wall needs to stay solid
The Florida Building Code sets out how a masonry chimney wall is built, using solid units or hollow units grouted solid. Repairs should keep that wall sound, without voids, gaps or thin spots left behind.
When we take out damaged masonry, we look at what lies behind it. Hollow areas, missing grout or mortar that has washed out deep inside are filled as part of the repair. That hidden work is listed on the estimate, so a smooth outer face does not hide an unfinished wall behind it.
Relaying loose top courses
When the top courses of a chimney have lost their bond, the usual repair is to take them down, clean the bricks and relay them in fresh mortar. Sound units are reused where they can be, and broken ones are replaced.
While the top is open, we check the flue lining where it passes through, the crown and the flashing below. The open chimney is covered at the end of each work day. If looseness continues deeper than expected, we stop and explain before going further.
Falling masonry and the 24/7 emergency line
If pieces of brick or mortar are falling toward a door, a walkway or a driveway, keep people and pets away from that side of the house first. Do not try to pull loose units off or push them back.
Then call our 24/7 emergency line, which is there for chimney problems that cannot wait. We plan how to reach the chimney safely and how to protect the area below. The make-safe work and any later repair are discussed and priced before they go ahead, even on an urgent call.
Masonry items raised in a home sale
A home inspection may note chimney masonry items such as deteriorated mortar, cracked brick or loose top courses. The note often recommends further evaluation without saying what the repair should be or how large it is.
We look at each noted item, say whether we confirm it and explain the cause and the repair. Each item has its own line and price, which makes discussion between buyer and seller easier. Once the work is finished, its written record can go with the sale paperwork.
What your chimney mason prices
- Removal of failed sealant from joints
- Cleanup of mortar smears on brick
- Masonry at the flashing joint reset
- Access equipment and roof protection
Your masonry repair questions in Kendall
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.
Why do you ask about earlier repairs to the chimney?
Earlier work explains a lot. A patch in hard mortar, sealant over cracks or a repair that failed quickly all change what we look for and how the new repair should be done.
Do you repair brick on a chimney built over a framed chase?
Yes. Brick facing on a framed chase needs its drainage details to work. We check the flashing and weep openings as well as the brick and mortar before pricing the repair.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo