Taking a chimney down and rebuilding it in Boca Pointe
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
When patching gives way to rebuilding
- A gap widening between chimney and wall
- Mortar washed out deep in the joints
- Cracks running through several bricks
- Soft mortar you can scrape out by hand
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Our approach to chimney reconstruction
Crickets behind wider chimneys
On the uphill side of a wide chimney, roof water can collect against the masonry. The Florida Building Code requires a cricket, a small sloped saddle that splits the flow, on chimneys past a certain width that do not meet the ridge.
A cricket is part of the roof, and that work stays with your roofer. During a rebuild, we tell you whether the code's condition seems to apply to your chimney and coordinate the flashing with the roofer who builds it. The flashing where the cricket meets the chimney is detailed like the rest of the junction.
Rebuild work inside the attic
When a rebuild goes below the roof line, part of the work happens inside the attic. That means access through a hatch or opening, dust control and protection for insulation and anything stored nearby.
Tell us where the attic access is and what is stored around the chimney. We plan the route for materials and debris and protect the rooms below. The attic side of the rebuild is listed on the estimate, so the effort is visible rather than hidden in the masonry line.
When two metals touch
Two different metals in contact, in the presence of water, can corrode faster than either would alone. On a chimney, that can happen where new flashing meets an old cap, where a fastener differs from the sheet it holds or where copper meets galvanized steel.
We look at which metals will stay on the chimney and which are new, and choose parts that are compatible. Where two metals must meet, we separate them. The estimate lists the metal for each part, so the choice can be checked.
Bricks that have turned soft
Some chimneys have bricks that crumble when touched, or faces that have fallen away across large areas. The brick industry treats widespread broken brick as a sign that goes beyond routine repair.
Replacing individual units in that condition leaves them surrounded by masonry that is just as weak. Where the damage is widespread, rebuilding the affected section with sound brick is usually the lasting answer. We explain why before you decide. We also look for the source of the water that softened the brick, so the new masonry is not exposed to it. That source is fixed as part of the rebuild or listed beside it.
Reconstruction items after the free inspection
- Removal boundary marked and agreed
- Scaffold or roof staging
- Roof covering protection
- Shoulders laid to shed water
Asked often about chimney rebuilds
What happens if it rains during the rebuild?
Open work stays covered, and fresh mortar is protected from heavy rain. Steps that need dry weather move to a suitable day, and the scope and price stay the same.
Can a chimney that has moved away from the house be rebuilt?
Often, but the reason it moved has to be understood first. We look at the base, the attachment and the crack pattern, and we explain what should be assessed before a rebuild is priced.
When can the fireplace be used after the rebuild?
Once the new mortar and crown have cured. The waiting time depends on the materials and the manufacturer's instructions, and we give you the timing in the written record of the work.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo