Partial or full-height chimney rebuilds in Beverly Heights
We match new brick to the courses that stay and show samples before the work begins.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney problems that call for rebuilding
- Repairs that keep failing
- Flue tiles showing through open joints
- Stepped cracks down the stack
- Rust stains from failed metal ties
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Where a rebuild starts and where it stops
Choosing how the new flue is lined
Every masonry chimney must be lined, and the Florida Building Code ties the lining material to the appliance it serves. A rebuild is the natural time to decide how the new section is lined.
The usual choices are clay flue tiles set as the brick goes up or a listed liner fitted inside the new masonry. The right choice depends on what burns in the fireplace, what else vents into the chimney and the state of the lining below. We explain the options and price the lining as its own line.
Choosing the mortar for the new courses
A chimney faces harsher conditions than most walls, and the mortar has to suit that. The brick industry's chimney guidance recommends a portland cement and lime mortar for chimney brickwork, chosen to handle both weather and heat.
Mortar types are standardized under ASTM C270, and each suits different conditions. We choose the mortar for the rebuilt courses with your brick and the exposure in mind, and describe it on the estimate in plain words. The mortar for setting the flue lining is chosen separately.
Keeping debris out of the flue
When the top of a chimney comes off, mortar and brick fragments can fall into the flue and land on the damper or in the firebox. That debris can block the flue or damage the lining below.
We cover the flue opening during removal and clear anything that does fall in. The fireplace opening is sealed from the room side, so dust and debris stay out of the house. Before the rebuild is finished, the flue is checked to make sure it is clear.
After the rebuild is finished
In the weeks after a rebuild, look at the chimney after heavy rain. A dry ceiling beside the chimney, a clean firebox and no new marks on the brick all show the new top and flashing are doing their job.
If something appears, tell us where and when. The written record shows exactly what was rebuilt, which helps us tell a new issue from one outside the rebuilt section. We would rather hear early than find a problem grown at the next visit.
Reconstruction items after the free inspection
- Sound original brick cleaned for reuse
- Tooled joints that shed water
- Cover over the open chimney each evening
- Written record of the rebuilt section
Before you approve a chimney rebuild
Do I need an engineer before the chimney is rebuilt?
Only when the damage suggests a structural cause, such as a stack pulling away from the house, stepped cracking or signs the base has moved. We explain when that assessment should come first.
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.
What happens to a furnace vent in the chimney during a rebuild?
If a furnace or water heater vents into the chimney, it has to be shut down or disconnected while the flue is open. We plan that step with a heating or plumbing contractor and include it in the schedule.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
- 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 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