A chimney mason for masonry repairs in Overtown
We repair chimney brick and mortar with materials chosen to suit the masonry already in place.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Cracks and gaps in chimney masonry
- Faces flaking off individual bricks
- Caulk smeared over cracked joints
- A gap opening at the house wall
- Brick dust on the patio below
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How we repair chimney brickwork
Masonry cracks on the chimney breast indoors
The part of the chimney that projects into the room is masonry too, often finished with plaster or paint. Cracks there can follow the mortar joints behind the finish, run through the finish alone or line up with cracks outside.
We look at the crack indoors and compare it with the masonry outside and in the attic. A crack only in the finish needs a finish repair. A crack in the masonry behind it needs masonry work, and we explain how that can be reached with the least disturbance to the room.
Chimney masonry inside the attic
Where the chimney passes through the attic, its masonry is out of sight but not out of the weather. Water that gets past the flashing or through the face often shows first as staining, damp mortar or loose sand on the attic side.
If the attic is safely accessible, we include a look there in the visit. That view helps tie outside damage to its effect inside. Masonry repairs in the attic are priced separately, and we note any framing that sits too close to the chimney while we are there.
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.
Mortar joints wear by design
Mortar is meant to wear before brick does. Over time, rain and sun erode the joint surface and soften the mortar behind it. Joints on the faces that take the most weather go first, often near the top.
Renewing worn joints is normal maintenance for masonry rather than a sign of poor construction. The question is how far the wear has gone. We describe the depth and extent in plain words so you can judge whether to repoint now or plan the work for later.
Chimney masonry work, itemized
- Removal of failed sealant from joints
- Gentle cleaning tested on a small area
- Anchor holes from old brackets filled
- Hose water test where the job needs it
Questions about chimney brick repair
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.
Will masonry repair change how my chimney looks?
New work can look fresher than weathered brick at first. We discuss color, texture and joint finish before you approve, and show samples where the appearance matters to you.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo