Rebuilding damaged chimneys in Coral Gate
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
Rebuild warning signs at homes in Coral Gate
- A gap widening between chimney and wall
- Repairs that keep failing
- Stepped cracks down the stack
- Water pouring in around the chimney
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Chimney reconstruction explained before it starts
Building the new walls solid
Every new course in a rebuild follows the code's rule for chimney walls. Solid units are used, or hollow units with their cells grouted full.
Behind the face, the new work is laid with full joints so there are no voids for water to move through. That hidden part of a rebuild is easy to skip and hard to check once finished. We describe the wall construction on the estimate so you know what is inside the new masonry, not only what shows.
A rebuild raised during a home sale
A home inspection sometimes recommends that a chimney be evaluated for rebuilding. That note rarely says how much of the chimney is affected or what the work would include.
We look at the chimney and explain whether a rebuild is warranted, how far it would go and what it would include. Each stage is priced separately, which helps buyer and seller discuss it. Once the work is done, the written record can travel with the sale paperwork. We can also explain the findings to the other party's contractor if you wish.
Children, pets and a rebuild in progress
A rebuild means heavy material moving overhead for several days. Children and pets should stay well back from the working side of the house, and we agree with you which doors and paths stay open.
We set up barriers where they help and keep the work area tidy at the end of each day. Tell us about daily routines that the work might affect, such as a school run past the chimney, so we can plan around them. At the end of the job, barriers and protection come down with the rest of our equipment.
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.
How a chimney rebuild is itemized in Coral Gate
- Dismantling to sound masonry
- Sound original brick cleaned for reuse
- Counterflashing set into new joints
- Base flashing coordinated with the roofer
Chimney reconstruction questions answered
Will the rebuilt section match the rest of the chimney?
We aim for a close match in brick, mortar color and joint finish, and show you samples before work starts. New work often looks brighter at first and blends in as it weathers.
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.
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
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo