Chimney rebuilds and flue decisions in Bal Harbour
A workmanship warranty on the rebuilt section, with every step agreed before it starts.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Damage that points toward a rebuild
- Mortar washed out deep in the joints
- Top courses shifted out of line
- A crown broken into loose pieces
- Rust stains from failed metal ties
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Chimney reconstruction explained before it starts
When patches keep coming back
Some chimneys carry layer on layer of earlier repairs: patches over cracks, new mortar over old, sealant over both. When each repair fails soon after the last, the masonry behind it is often too far gone to hold new material.
We look under the earlier repairs where we can and explain what they have been covering. At that stage, another round of patching may cost less today and more over time. Rebuilding the damaged section replaces the tired masonry with new work that has a sound base.
A spark screen on the rebuilt top
A cap may carry a wire mesh around its sides to catch embers and bar birds and animals from the flue. The Florida Building Code sets requirements for such spark arrestors, including a corrosion-resistant screen, enough open area and access for cleaning.
If your cap has a screen, or you want one, we choose a cap that meets those rules and suits the flue. A screen that clogs can restrict the draft, so we explain how it should be checked. The estimate lists the cap with or without a screen, as you choose.
The usual order of a rebuild
Most rebuilds follow a clear order. We set up access, protect the roof, the ground and the fireplace opening, then take the damaged section down to the agreed line and prepare the base.
New courses go up with the flue lining and the counterflashing built in. The crown is formed with its drip edge and bond break, the cap is fitted, and the work area is cleaned. At each stage, you know what is next and what has been done.
What the warranty covers on a rebuilt stack
Our workmanship warranty stands behind the rebuild work we agree and complete. That means the courses we laid, the crown we formed and the parts we fitted, as described on the estimate.
The masonry below the removal line was not rebuilt, so it sits outside that warranty, as does work by other trades such as the roof covering. Ask what the warranty means for your particular rebuild before you approve it. Keep the estimate and the completed work details together in case a question comes up.
Rebuild items from removal to cap
- Rain cap fitted to the flue
- Fireblocking where the stack passes floors
- Fireplace opening sealed during removal
- Curing time before the fireplace is lit
Questions people raise about a rebuild in Bal Harbour
Is a partial rebuild enough for my chimney?
Often, yes. Damage is usually worst above the roof, where the weather hits hardest. If the masonry below is sound, rebuilding only the damaged top section is the normal approach, and we explain why.
Does the rebuild include a new crown and cap?
A rebuilt top normally gets a new crown, sloped with a drip edge and a bond break around the flue lining. A rain cap is fitted or refitted to suit the flue, and both appear on the estimate.
What does the workmanship warranty cover on a rebuild?
It stands behind the rebuild work we agreed and completed: the relaid masonry, the crown and the parts we installed. Retained masonry below the boundary and work by other trades fall outside it.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo