Rebuilding the chimney above the roofline in Country Club
Same-day visits are available when the schedule allows, to make loose masonry safe ahead of a rebuild.
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- 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
- Top courses shifted out of line
- Bricks crumbling to sand
- Rust stains from failed metal ties
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Rebuilding the stack with the flue in mind
Keeping extra loads off the new chimney
A rebuilt chimney is designed to carry its own weight. The Florida Building Code does not allow a chimney to support other loads, such as mounted equipment, unless it is designed for them.
If an antenna, dish or light was fixed to the old chimney, we talk about where it should go instead. Remounting it on the new masonry would add stress and open holes for water. We coordinate with whoever services the equipment and leave the rebuilt stack free of fixings it was not built to carry.
Recreating or simplifying the top detail
Many chimney tops have projecting bands or stepped courses near the top. On a rebuild, you can choose to recreate that shape or to simplify it.
Projecting courses look good but catch rain on their top faces, and they need careful detailing to shed water. We explain the options, how each affects the look and upkeep of the chimney and what each adds to the work. The estimate describes the chosen top detail in plain words. A simpler top is easier to keep watertight, and we say so honestly.
Rebuilding before a new roof goes on
If a roof replacement is planned, the chimney rebuild should usually come first. The new courses, counterflashing and crown can then be finished before the new covering is laid around the base.
Doing it the other way round means disturbing new roofing to reach the chimney. Tell us the roofer's timing and scope. We agree the order with them, so the flashing layers are built in the right sequence and the junction closes once. That also keeps each trade's part of the junction clearly separate.
A bulge in the chimney face
A face that bulges outward means the masonry has moved out of line. The brick industry lists masonry pushed out of plane among the signs of a structural problem, not routine wear.
A bulging section cannot be pushed back into place, and repointing it only fills its joints in the wrong position. We explain how far the bulge extends and whether rebuilding that section, and assessing its cause, is needed. Keep clear of the area below in the meantime. The estimate records where the bulge sits and how far it runs.
Chimney rebuild lines you approve
- New brick matched to the lower courses
- Base flashing coordinated with the roofer
- Corrosion-resistant ties where the chimney needs them
- Curing time before the fireplace is lit
What people ask before a rebuild
Can you reuse the original bricks?
Where they are sound, yes. We clean the old mortar off and check each unit for cracks and broken faces. Damaged bricks are replaced with new or salvaged units chosen to match the courses that stay.
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.
Do you rebuild factory-built metal chimneys in brick?
No. A factory-built chimney is a listed system and is repaired with the parts its maker specifies. Rebuilding applies to masonry chimneys, and we tell you which kind you have on the visit.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo