Chimney crack and brick repair in Sweetwater
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
Brick and mortar problems on a chimney
- Faces flaking off individual bricks
- Stepped cracks along the mortar joints
- Hard gray patches over the old mortar
- Rust marks around old brackets
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What masonry repair means for your chimney
Finding bricks that belong
Replacement bricks need to fit the space, match the look and suit the weather they will face. Size matters as much as color, since a unit that is too large or too small shows in every joint line around it.
We look for new brick close to yours and for sound salvaged units where they suit the job. Salvaged bricks can blend well but must be checked for damage first. We bring samples or describe the options before you approve. If no close match exists, we explain how the repair can be placed to show least.
Letting new mortar cure properly
New joints are vulnerable while the mortar sets. Hot sun and drying wind can pull water out too fast, and heavy rain can wash out joints that are still soft.
We plan masonry work with the weather in mind and protect fresh work where needed. Some jobs call for light misting or covering to slow drying. We tell you how long the new work should be left undisturbed, and when the fireplace can be used again. Those notes also appear in the written record of the work.
Why film coatings harm chimney brick
Paints, sealers and coatings that form a film on the surface can stop brick from drying outward. Water that gets in behind the film stays in the masonry, and the film can then blister and peel with the brick face attached.
The brick industry's guidance advises against film-forming coatings on exterior brick. If your chimney already has one, we look at how it is holding up and what lies beneath failing areas. Removing a coating is a separate decision, priced apart from the masonry repair.
Storm rain against the windward brick
In a storm, rain is driven sideways against the chimney, and the joints on the windward faces take the most water. Hairline gaps that stay dry in light rain can let water in under that pressure.
Staining that appears only after storms from one direction often points to those faces. We look at the condition of the joints on each side and whether they are tooled to shed water. Repointing may focus on the faces that take the weather rather than the whole stack.
Masonry repair items we price separately
- Repointing of cracked and open joints
- Cleanup of mortar smears on brick
- Chimney breast cracks traced indoors
- Anchor holes from old brackets filled
Your masonry repair questions in Sweetwater
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.
Can you repair cracks without taking the chimney down?
In many cases, yes. Cracks confined to joints or a few bricks can be repaired in place. Cracks that suggest movement need their cause assessed first, and we explain that before any price is given.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- 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 Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo