Rebuilding damaged chimneys in Dolphin Isles
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
Rebuild warning signs at homes in Dolphin Isles
- Top courses shifted out of line
- Flue tiles showing through open joints
- Stepped cracks down the stack
- Bricks crumbling to sand
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How a chimney rebuild comes together
A bond break around the flue
Where the flue lining rises through the crown, the two should not be locked together. The Florida Building Code calls for a bond break there, so the lining can expand with heat without cracking the crown.
A crown cast tight against the lining can crack as the chimney heats and cools, and the cracks let water into the new masonry. We form the bond break as the crown is built and seal it as the code requires. It is a small detail that protects the whole rebuild.
Counterflashing laid in as the courses rise
A rebuild is the best chance to get the roof junction right. As the new courses pass the roof line, the upper layer of flashing is set into the mortar joints, rather than cut into old brick afterwards.
The brick industry's chimney guidance describes counterflashing let into a joint and lapped over the base flashing below it. Building it in as the brick goes up gives a tighter joint than fitting it later. We describe the flashing metal and how it laps on the estimate.
Metal parts that resist corrosion
A rebuild brings together several metal parts: ties, flashing, the cap and its fasteners. The brick industry's guidance calls for corrosion-resistant metals in flashing and caps, since replacing them later means disturbing the new masonry.
We choose metals for each part and name them on the estimate. Metals that will touch each other are chosen to sit well together, or separated. That keeps a sound rebuild from being let down by a rusting part years later. Where you have a preference, such as copper for appearance, tell us and we explain how it would work with the other metals.
Protecting the room with the fireplace
A rebuild can send soot and dust down the flue into the room. Before work starts, we seal the fireplace opening, cover the floor and furniture near it and keep a clear route for anyone who needs to reach the room.
Point out any rugs or delicate pieces nearby, and anyone in the house who reacts badly to dust. We check the seal during the job and remove the protection at the end, along with any debris. The room is left as we found it.
Items in a rebuild above the roofline
- Dismantling to sound masonry
- Removal boundary marked and agreed
- New brick matched to the lower courses
- Fireplace opening sealed during removal
Questions about chimney rebuilding
What happens to the flue lining during a rebuild?
The lining is rebuilt with the masonry, either as new clay flue tiles set as the courses rise or as a listed liner. The choice depends on the appliance connected, and it is priced as its own line.
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 does the workmanship warranty cover on a rebuild?
It stands behind the rebuild work we agreed and completed: the relaid masonry, the crown and the parts we installed. Retained masonry below the boundary and work by other trades fall outside it.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo