Chimney crack and brick repair in Miami Beach
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
- Stepped cracks along the mortar joints
- Dark damp patches that stay after rain
- Gaps where old mortar has washed out
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Chimney masonry repair at homes in Miami Beach
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.
The fireplace during masonry work
The fireplace should stay out of use while masonry work is under way and while new mortar cures. Heat through the chimney can dry fresh mortar too quickly and weaken the bond.
The right moment to light it again depends on the materials and the weather, and we give you that timing. If another finding means the fireplace should stay out of use for longer, we explain that too. The instructions appear in the written record, so they are easy to find later.
Watching the repaired masonry afterwards
After the repair, watch the areas that showed damage before, especially after heavy rain. Dry joints, no new sand on the roof and no fresh stains inside are good signs that the masonry is shedding water again.
If something seems wrong, let us know which face and after what weather. Our notes from the job show the exact areas repaired, so a fresh fault can be told apart from the original one. We would rather hear about a concern early than find it grown at the next maintenance visit.
Masonry at the roof line in Miami-Dade County
In Miami-Dade County, roofing work follows the Florida Building Code's HVHZ provisions, which the code applies to this county. Masonry repairs at the roof line often touch the flashing and the covering around the chimney.
If our masonry work means lifting or resetting any of that, ask what those provisions require on your job. The estimate splits the junction into our masonry and flashing steps and the roofer's covering steps, each with its own line. That keeps the whole junction accounted for, with no gap between trades.
What the masonry visit can include
- Repair mortar matched to existing brick
- Color sample for new mortar
- Cover over open masonry each evening
- Painted brick condition assessed
What people ask a chimney mason
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.
Is there a warranty on chimney masonry repairs?
Our workmanship warranty covers the masonry repairs we agreed and completed. The estimate and the written record name the repaired areas, so it is clear what the warranty stands behind.
Do you test for water entry before repairing brickwork?
When the job calls for it, a hose water test on one area at a time can confirm where water gets in. Most masonry visits do not need one, and we explain when it would help.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo