Chimney crack and brick repair in Little Gables
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
Brick and mortar problems on a chimney
- Bricks that rock or sit loose
- Faces flaking off individual bricks
- Gaps where old mortar has washed out
- Plants growing from chimney joints
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Our approach to chimney brick and joints
Dark patches that stay damp
After rain, masonry darkens and then dries. Areas that stay dark long after the rest has dried are holding more water than they should. That can come from an open joint above, a failed crown, a flashing gap or water wicking up from the ground.
Notice where the patches sit and how long they last, and mention it when you book. We compare that pattern with what we find on the chimney. Masonry that is repaired while it remains soaked from an unresolved source will not hold up well.
Full mortar joints resist water
When bricks are laid or relaid, the joints between them should be filled solid. The brick industry's guidance on water resistance treats full bed and head joints as essential, because gaps inside a joint give water a path into the wall.
When we relay loose courses or set replacement bricks, we butter the surfaces fully and point around each unit. That detail is not visible once the work is finished. It is listed on the estimate as part of the method, so you know how the new masonry was laid.
How a masonry estimate is laid out
A masonry estimate should describe areas and methods, not just a total. Each line names where the work is, what will be done and with which materials. Examples are repointing on one face, replacing a group of broken units or relaying the top courses.
Separate lines let you compare quotes, choose what to do now and understand the finished job. They also show access, protection and debris removal as items, rather than folding them into a single figure. Ask about any line that is not clear.
When the masonry is past repair
Sometimes loose or broken masonry runs deep, earlier repairs keep failing or the top has shifted. At that point, repointing and replacing units may not hold, and taking the damaged section down becomes the sounder option.
Chimney rebuild covers dismantling to sound masonry and relaying it with new brick and a new top. We explain what we found, where sound masonry seems to begin and how the two options compare in scope and in expected life. You see both before deciding.
Masonry repair items we price separately
- Water source traced before masonry work
- Plant growth removed and joints repaired
- Access equipment and roof protection
- Debris removal and haul-away
Your masonry repair questions in Little Gables
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.
Do you need to go on the roof for chimney masonry work?
For work above the roof line, usually yes. We plan the route and protection so the roof covering takes as little wear as possible, and we tell you if a roofer needs to lift any covering.
Can painted chimney brick be repaired?
Yes, though paint can hide damage and trap moisture. We look at where the paint is failing and what lies beneath. Whether to remove or renew the paint is a separate decision from the masonry repair.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo