Taking a chimney down and rebuilding it in Bermuda Riviera
Debris hauled away, the house protected and a written record of the rebuilt section at the end.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When patching gives way to rebuilding
- A gap widening between chimney and wall
- A crown broken into loose pieces
- Masonry too loose to hold new flashing
- Water pouring in around the chimney
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Rebuilding the stack with the flue in mind
When the whole stack needs rebuilding
Sometimes the damage runs from the top to well below the roof, or the base itself has moved. Rebuilding the full height is a much larger project that can involve the attic, interior finishes and the footing.
We only suggest a full rebuild when the evidence supports it, and we explain that evidence in detail. The estimate breaks the project into stages, from removal through the lining and top to the roof and interior work. Where an engineer's assessment is needed first, we say so plainly.
A formed crown with an overhang
The brick industry's chimney guidance favors a precast crown or a cast-in-place crown shaped like one, with thickened edges and an overhang past the brick. The overhang keeps rain off the top courses and throws it clear of the face.
We describe the crown's form on the estimate: how it is made, how it sheds water and how it sits over the new masonry. Where a precast crown suits the chimney, we explain the choice. Either way, the finished crown is sloped, overhangs the brick and carries a drip edge.
What to tell us about a failing chimney
Describe what you have seen: loose bricks, a leaning top, gaps at the house wall, pieces on the roof or in the yard, stains inside. Say when you first noticed each one and whether it has changed.
Mention earlier repairs, and whether anyone has told you to leave the fireplace unlit. Tell us what vents into the chimney and whether a roof project is planned. Those details help us plan the visit and decide what equipment to bring. You do not need to know whether a rebuild is needed before you call.
Sequencing a rebuild under the HVHZ roofing rules
For a house in Broward County, the rebuild and the roof reset follow an agreed order, because the HVHZ roofing sections decide how the covering goes back. New courses and counterflashing normally rise first, then the roofer closes the covering around them.
If a roofer already has your job, tell us early. We settle the sequence with them before removal starts. Each layer of the junction then goes on in its proper turn, and freshly reset roofing is not lifted again to reach the chimney.
Priced steps of a partial rebuild
- Lining decision for the connected appliance
- Base flashing coordinated with the roofer
- Mortar chosen for chimney exposure
- Fireplace opening sealed during removal
Rebuilding questions from homes in Bermuda Riviera
What if you find more damage below the planned line?
We stop and show you what removal uncovered before going further. You hear what it means and what it would add, and the boundary moves only with your agreement.
Can I use the fireplace while the rebuild is under way?
No. The fireplace stays out of use during the rebuild and while the new masonry cures. We tell you when it can be lit again, based on the materials used and the weather.
What should I have ready before the rebuild visit in Bermuda Riviera?
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo