Brick and mortar repairs on chimneys in Lighthouse Point
We stop the water that damaged the masonry, then repair the brick and joints it affected.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What failing chimney brickwork looks like
- Top courses shifted out of line
- Caulk smeared over cracked joints
- Crumbling brick near the roof line
- Brick dust on the patio below
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Chimney masonry repair at homes in Lighthouse Point
Paint on chimney brick
Paint on exterior brick can look tidy, but it can also hide cracks and hold moisture in the masonry. When water cannot dry outward, paint may blister or peel, sometimes taking the brick face with it.
We look at where the paint is failing and what lies underneath. A patch of peeling paint over a damp area often points to a water source that needs repair. Whether to remove, renew or leave the paint is a separate choice, priced apart from the masonry work.
Why repair mortar should be the softer partner
In a healthy brick wall, the mortar gives way before the brick does. Movement, moisture and salts work through the joints, and joints are far easier to renew than bricks. Both the brick industry and the National Park Service guidance on repointing make this point.
A repair mortar stronger than the brick reverses that order. The stress then lands on the brick edges, and faces start to break. We choose a mortar that is no harder than the brick it sits against, and we say which one on the estimate.
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.
Planning masonry around the weather
Rain, heat and wind all affect how fresh mortar sets. A heavy shower soon after repointing can wash out joints, and strong sun can dry them before they bond.
We plan masonry steps for suitable weather and adjust when the forecast changes. Moving a day does not change the scope or the price. We cover open work at the end of each day, and we tell you which steps depend on dry conditions so a pause in the work makes sense.
Chimney brick repair, item by item
- Repointing of cracked and open joints
- Gentle cleaning tested on a small area
- Curing care for fresh mortar
- Painted brick condition assessed
Chimney masonry questions asked in Lighthouse Point
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.
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.
Can you remove plants growing out of the chimney joints?
Yes. We remove the growth carefully so it does not pull brick faces away, then repair the joints the roots opened. That work is listed on the estimate with the rest of the masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo