Partial or full-height chimney rebuilds in Brickell Key
New courses, a new crown and the flue decision, planned as one project and priced line by line.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney problems that call for rebuilding
- Loose bricks through several top courses
- Top courses shifted out of line
- Broken brick spread over large areas
- Water pouring in around the chimney
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Rebuilding from sound masonry upward
A listed liner inside the rebuilt section
Instead of clay tiles, the rebuilt section can take a listed liner, usually stainless steel, fitted to its maker's instructions. Chimney liners are tested and listed under UL 1777, and each system comes with its own parts and installation rules.
A listed liner can suit a chimney where the appliance or the retained lining below calls for it. It may run the full height of the chimney rather than just the rebuilt part. Chimney liner installation covers the options, and we explain how the liner and the rebuild fit together.
What the code asks of the new crown
Florida's building code uses the word cap for what the trade calls the crown. That top may be concrete, metal or stone. It must slope to shed water, and it needs a drip edge plus a bond break around the flue lining.
A rebuild ends with a new crown built to that description. We explain the material and shape on the estimate and why each feature is there. A flat mortar wash spread over the top bricks does not meet that description, and we do not build one.
The fireplace during the rebuild
From the moment removal starts until the new masonry and crown have cured, the fireplace must not be used. Heat would dry fresh mortar too fast, and the flue may be open or blocked with protection.
We tell you when it is safe to use the fireplace again, based on the materials and the weather. If the flue needs cleaning or another check before use, we say so. The written record of the work notes the waiting time and any conditions.
When only the top needs work
Sometimes the masonry is sound and the problem is the crown alone: cracks, a missing overhang or a flat mortar wash. In that case, chimney crown repair addresses the top without taking any brick down.
We check the top courses under the crown before suggesting a crown-only repair. If they are loose or soaked, the crown and the courses below may need to be handled together. The estimate explains which case applies. A crown repair is a far smaller job than a rebuild, so it is worth ruling in or out first. We tell you plainly which way the evidence points.
Rebuild items from removal to cap
- Dismantling to sound masonry
- Fireblocking where the stack passes floors
- Debris removal and haul-away
- Mortar smears cleaned from finished brick
Questions people raise about a rebuild in Brickell Key
How do you decide how far down to take the chimney?
We look for the point where the masonry becomes sound again: firm mortar, tight units and no cracks running below. The estimate names that level and explains the evidence, and we confirm it once removal reaches it.
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 paperwork do I get after the rebuild?
A written record of the work that shows where the rebuild started, what was used for the lining, crown and flashing. Keep it with your house papers.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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