Chimney brick and joint repair in San Marco Island
A workmanship warranty on the masonry repairs we complete, and a written record of what was done.
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Chimney brick damage around homes in San Marco Island
- A crack running through several bricks
- Stepped cracks along the mortar joints
- Hard gray patches over the old mortar
- Brick dust on the patio below
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Brickwork repairs that suit what is there
Water is behind most masonry decay
The brick industry's maintenance guidance is clear that water drives most deterioration in brickwork. It softens mortar, carries salts to the surface and loosens the faces of bricks as it moves through them.
That is why the first question on a masonry visit is where the water comes from. It may enter at the top, through open joints, at the roof junction or from the ground. Finding the source before repairing the brick keeps the new work from facing the same soaking. We name the source on the estimate beside the masonry repair.
Protecting open masonry overnight
Masonry work can leave joints open, courses removed or the top of the chimney exposed. Before we leave for the day, the open top goes under a cover and fresh joints are shielded from rain.
That cover keeps water out of the flue and the house and protects mortar that is still setting. We check the cover before leaving and remove it when work resumes. If weather interrupts the job for longer, the protection stays in place until we return. You do not need to touch it, and we check it again on arrival.
Paperwork that shows which masonry is new
At handover, you get a written record of the work. It lists the faces repointed, the units replaced, the courses relaid and the mortar used, so the new work is described in one place.
Masonry repairs blend in over time, and after a few years it can be hard to tell new work from old by eye. The record settles that. It helps at a sale, at a maintenance visit or when another contractor looks at the chimney, and it keeps the chimney's history in one place.
Staging masonry repairs over time
A long list of masonry findings does not all have to be done at once. We mark which items affect safety, such as loose units at height, which affect water entry and which are mainly about appearance.
Staging lets you deal with the pressing items now and plan the rest. Some items belong together, though. Relaying the top courses and repairing the crown above them is one example. Splitting them would mean paying for access twice, so we flag pairs like that on the estimate.
Chimney masonry work, itemized
- Color sample for new mortar
- Gentle cleaning tested on a small area
- Cover over open masonry each evening
- Tie-in with crown and flashing work noted
What people ask a chimney mason
Will the new mortar match the color of the old joints?
We aim for a close match and compare samples wet and dry before the work. Weathered mortar can be hard to match exactly, so we show you the likely result before you approve.
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.
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
- 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 Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo