Restoring chimney brickwork in Riviera Isles
A workmanship warranty on the masonry repairs we complete, and a written record of what was done.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs the chimney brickwork needs attention
- Brick chips or sand on the roof
- Dark damp patches that stay after rain
- Gaps where old mortar has washed out
- Crumbling brick near the roof line
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Brickwork repairs that suit what is there
Reading a crack before repairing it
Cracks in chimney masonry are not all alike. A fine crack along one mortar joint, a crack that runs through several bricks and a crack that steps diagonally along the joints each point to something different.
We note where a crack starts, which way it runs, whether it passes through bricks or only mortar and whether the two sides have shifted. That pattern tells us whether a masonry repair is enough or whether a cause such as movement needs attention first. The estimate explains which reading we reached and why.
Knowing the price before the mortar is mixed
Every masonry line on the estimate carries its price before any work begins. Upfront pricing means there are no hidden fees added afterwards for access, protection or debris removal, because those appear as items too.
If the job changes, for example when removal uncovers more loose brick, the new work is described and priced separately. It goes ahead only with your agreement. That way the total you pay matches the choices you made, line by line, and you can trace any difference to a decision you took.
A family team that talks through the masonry
We are a family-owned, locally owned company. The person who looks at your chimney walks you through the crack pattern, the likely cause and the repair options in plain terms before anything is priced.
Put your questions to us directly. Why does this joint need work, could a smaller repair do, and what would waiting mean for the brick? Those answers are part of the service. You will not be passed between departments to understand one line on a masonry estimate, and you can ask again later by phone.
An unused chimney still needs sound masonry
A fireplace nobody lights still has a chimney that stands in the weather. Loose top courses can fall, and open joints let water into the house whether or not the flue is used.
We look at an unused chimney the same way as a working one. The repair list may be shorter, since the flue no longer takes heat, but the masonry that sheds rain and carries the stack still matters. We explain which repairs protect the house and which are optional for a chimney that stays idle.
Chimney masonry work, itemized
- Loose top courses taken down and relaid
- Removal of failed sealant from joints
- Shoulder surfaces reshaped to shed water
- Debris removal and haul-away
Brick and mortar repair questions
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.
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.
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