Taking a chimney down and rebuilding it in Bayside
Our family team plans the rebuild with your roofer, so the flashing and covering close properly.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When patching gives way to rebuilding
- Brick falling onto the roof
- Stepped cracks down the stack
- A bulge in the chimney face
- A top section that sways in the wind
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Our approach to chimney reconstruction
Why many rebuilds start above the roof
The chimney above the roof has no shelter. Rain, sun and wind reach it on every side, and water that gets past the top soaks its upper courses first. The brick industry notes that chimneys may need repairs sooner than ordinary walls for that reason.
That is why many rebuilds are partial and start near the roof line. The masonry lower down, protected by the roof and the house, often stays sound. We check it before assuming it is, and the estimate says where the evidence puts the start of the rebuild.
Rebuilding around a furnace or water heater flue
If a furnace or water heater vents into the chimney, the rebuild affects it directly. That appliance cannot keep venting into a flue that is open for rebuilding. Once the chimney is complete, a gas-fired appliance must vent as the fuel gas volume of Florida's building code sets out.
We plan the rebuild with a heating or plumbing contractor, who shuts the appliance down or disconnects it while the flue is open and reconnects it afterwards. That step is written into the schedule, and the lining for that flue is chosen to suit the appliance.
Planning a rebuild around the weather
A rebuild involves several steps that depend on the weather: removal with an open top, laying brick and mortar, and casting or setting the crown. Heavy rain can stop work or damage fresh material.
We plan each step for suitable conditions and keep the open chimney covered overnight and during breaks. Moving a step to a better day does not change the scope or the price. We tell you which steps are weather-dependent so you know why the schedule may shift.
Masonry coming down and the 24/7 line
If bricks or pieces of crown are falling from the chimney, move people and pets away from that side of the house. Keep them clear of doors and paths beneath it, and do not climb up to look.
Then use our 24/7 emergency line, which exists for chimney problems that cannot wait for a routine booking. We plan safe access and protection for the area below. The urgent work and any later rebuild are discussed and priced before they begin. Keep a note of what fell and where, since it helps us plan the safest access.
Reconstruction items after the free inspection
- Dismantling to sound masonry
- Lining decision for the connected appliance
- Scaffold or roof staging
- Cover over the open chimney each evening
Questions about chimney rebuilding
Is there a discount if I book the rebuild soon?
Yes. Once the free inspection at your home is done, you have 72 hours in which any service you book carries a 10% discount. The rebuild scope stays exactly as written either way.
What should I have ready before the rebuild visit in Bayside?
A way into the room with the fireplace, a route to the part of the yard under the chimney and, if possible, attic access. Records of earlier repairs and any roof plans help us set the boundary and the order of work.
Do you need to go into the attic for a rebuild?
Sometimes. If removal goes below the roof line, the attic side shows the masonry, the framing clearances and the fireblocking. We tell you in advance if attic access is part of the plan.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo