Rebuilding damaged chimneys in Davie
Same-day visits are available when the schedule allows, to make loose masonry safe ahead of a rebuild.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Rebuild warning signs at homes in Davie
- Broken brick spread over large areas
- A crown broken into loose pieces
- Stepped cracks down the stack
- Soft mortar you can scrape out by hand
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How a chimney rebuild comes together
Clearance to framing where the stack passes through
The Florida Building Code keeps combustible framing a set distance from a masonry chimney. Where the chimney passes the roof, the attic or a floor, rafters and joists must stand clear of the masonry.
A rebuild that reaches those levels is a chance to check the clearances and correct them where earlier work crowded the chimney. We explain what we find and whether a carpenter or roofer needs to adjust framing. That step is listed separately, so the masonry scope stays clear.
Full joints in every new course
Brick walls resist water best when every mortar joint is filled solid. The brick industry's guidance on water penetration treats full bed and head joints as essential, since gaps inside a joint give water a path.
In a rebuild, each brick is laid on a full bed of mortar with its ends buttered. Deep furrows in the mortar bed are avoided. That care is invisible once the wall is finished, so we describe the method on the estimate rather than leaving it to trust.
The usual order of a rebuild
Most rebuilds follow a clear order. We set up access, protect the roof, the ground and the fireplace opening, then take the damaged section down to the agreed line and prepare the base.
New courses go up with the flue lining and the counterflashing built in. The crown is formed with its drip edge and bond break, the cap is fitted, and the work area is cleaned. At each stage, you know what is next and what has been done.
Your approval before any removal
Nothing is taken down until you approve the rebuild scope. Once masonry is removed it cannot be put back, so this is the most important approval point in the project.
Take the time you need. Compare quotes, ask questions and, where the damage suggests it, get a structural opinion first. When you approve, the agreed scope becomes the reference for the job. Any change after that comes back to you as a separate item, priced and explained. Approving part of the work, such as the make-safe step alone, is also an option.
What a chimney rebuild estimate lists
- Lining decision for the connected appliance
- Top height checked against the code
- Fireblocking where the stack passes floors
- Shoulders laid to shed water
Questions about chimney rebuilding
Who handles the roof and flashing during a rebuild?
We set new counterflashing into the courses as they go up. The base flashing and roof covering around the chimney are coordinated with your roofer where needed, and the estimate says who does which part.
What if you find more damage below the planned line?
We stop and show you what removal uncovered before going further. You hear what it means and what it would add, and the boundary moves only with your agreement.
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
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo