Chimney crack and brick repair in Progresso Village
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
- Brick chips or sand on the roof
- White deposits spreading across the brick
- Cracks in the chimney breast indoors
- Stains on the attic side of the chimney
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What masonry repair means for your chimney
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.
Cleaning brick starts with a test area
Cleaning mortar smears, stains or deposits from brick can do harm if the method is too strong. The brick industry recommends trying the cleaning method on a small sample area and letting it dry before judging the result.
We clean new work and nearby brick as part of the job, starting with the gentlest method. For older stains, we try a small patch first and show you the result. That keeps the brick faces and joints intact and avoids a cleaning problem added on top of a masonry one.
Repair the water path, then the masonry
Masonry repairs last longer when the water that damaged the brick has already been stopped. A cracked crown, a failed cap or a loose flashing edge should be dealt with in the same project, before or alongside the masonry.
We set out the order on the estimate: water entry first, then the brick and mortar, then any optional surface treatment once everything has dried. Some steps can share a visit, and some must wait for curing. The order is explained so you can see why one item comes before another.
Steel in chimney masonry near the coast
Chimneys on or close to the coast face salt carried in the air. Steel ties, anchors and fixings in the masonry corrode faster in that marine air, and rusting steel can swell and crack the brick around it.
On coastal and near-coast chimneys, we look closely for rust bleeding from joints and for cracks that line up with embedded metal. Where metal must be replaced or added, we choose a material suited to the exposure. The estimate names it, so the new fixings do not repeat the problem.
What a chimney masonry estimate lists
- Repointing of cracked and open joints
- Repair mortar matched to existing brick
- Color sample for new mortar
- Structural check flagged where cracks suggest it
Chimney masonry questions asked in Progresso Village
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 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 there a discount if I book the masonry work soon?
Yes. When you book within 72 hours of the free inspection at your home, 10% comes off any service on the estimate. The scope and materials do not change because of it.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo