Rebuilding damaged chimneys in Croissant Park
Decide on the rebuild within 72 hours of the free inspection at your home and a 10% discount applies.
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Rebuild warning signs at homes in Croissant Park
- Top courses shifted out of line
- Broken brick spread over large areas
- A crown broken into loose pieces
- Daylight through the masonry in the attic
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How a chimney rebuild comes together
When an engineer should look first
The brick industry's maintenance guidance treats some conditions as structural rather than routine. Cracks through several units, stepped cracks, widespread broken brick, rust building up on steel in the masonry and walls pushed out of line are among them.
If we see those signs, we recommend an assessment by an engineer before the rebuild is priced. Their findings can change where the rebuild starts, whether the base needs work and how the chimney is tied to the house. We can plan the rebuild around their recommendations once you have them.
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.
Tooling the new joints to shed rain
The finish on a mortar joint affects how well the wall sheds water. The brick industry's guidance names concave, V-shaped and grapevine joints as the most resistant to water on exterior brickwork.
We tool the rebuilt joints at the right stage, when the mortar is firm to the thumb, so the surface is dense. Where the retained masonry has a different joint profile, we discuss whether to match it or use a more weather-resistant shape. The chosen profile is named on the estimate.
Comparing two rebuild quotes
Rebuild quotes can differ widely, so compare them stage by stage. Check where each one starts the removal, how the flue will be lined, what kind of crown is included and who handles the flashing and roof covering.
A lower total may reflect a higher removal line, a mortar wash instead of a formed crown or cleanup left out. Ask how each company handles damage found below the planned line. We are happy to go through our estimate stage by stage with you.
Steps a full rebuild may add
- Lining decision for the connected appliance
- Rain cap fitted to the flue
- Written record of the rebuilt section
- Sample panel for brick and mortar
Asked often about chimney rebuilds
Can I use the fireplace while the rebuild is under way?
No. The fireplace stays out of use during the rebuild and while the new masonry cures. We tell you when it can be lit again, based on the materials used and the weather.
How is the house protected while the chimney is open?
We seal the fireplace opening, protect the roof and the ground below and cover the open chimney at the end of each work day. That keeps rain and debris out of the flue and the house.
What stops water getting into the new top?
The new crown is sloped with a drip edge, separated from the flue lining by a bond break, and the joints are tooled to shed rain. New counterflashing is set into the courses at the roof line.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo