Rebuilding the chimney above the roofline in Coral Ridge
A partial or full rebuild, chosen from the evidence and explained before you commit.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs a partial rebuild may be needed
- Loose bricks through several top courses
- Broken brick spread over large areas
- Brick falling onto the roof
- Soft mortar you can scrape out by hand
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Planning a rebuild above the roofline
When patches keep coming back
Some chimneys carry layer on layer of earlier repairs: patches over cracks, new mortar over old, sealant over both. When each repair fails soon after the last, the masonry behind it is often too far gone to hold new material.
We look under the earlier repairs where we can and explain what they have been covering. At that stage, another round of patching may cost less today and more over time. Rebuilding the damaged section replaces the tired masonry with new work that has a sound base.
Base flashing and the roof covering
The lower layer of flashing lies on the roof and turns up against the chimney. It sits under or woven into the roof covering, so replacing it often means lifting some of that covering.
Depending on the roof and the job, we fit the base flashing ourselves or coordinate it with your roofer. The estimate says who handles which part. When the rebuild is finished, both layers of flashing should lap correctly, with no gap left between the two trades.
Rebuilding a chimney you do not use
If the fireplace sits idle, you might wonder whether a failing chimney is worth rebuilding. An unused chimney still stands above the roof, still carries its own weight and still lets water in where its masonry has failed.
We explain what the chimney needs to be safe and watertight, even if it will not be used. The flue lining decisions may be simpler in that case, and we discuss what can be left out. The estimate shows the difference. A rebuilt top also keeps rain out of the house whether or not the fireplace is lit.
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.
Rebuild work, line by line
- New crown with drip edge and bond break
- Scaffold or roof staging
- Fireplace opening sealed during removal
- Flue size kept to suit the fireplace
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.
Is there a discount if I book the rebuild soon?
Yes. Once the free inspection at your home is done, you have 72 hours in which any service you book carries a 10% discount. The rebuild scope stays exactly as written either way.
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
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo