Partial or full-height chimney rebuilds in Doral
A free inspection first, then a written estimate that shows where removal stops and why.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney problems that call for rebuilding
- Loose bricks through several top courses
- Cracks running through several bricks
- A crown broken into loose pieces
- Daylight through the masonry in the attic
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From removal to new crown, a full rebuild
Choosing the mortar for the new courses
A chimney faces harsher conditions than most walls, and the mortar has to suit that. The brick industry's chimney guidance recommends a portland cement and lime mortar for chimney brickwork, chosen to handle both weather and heat.
Mortar types are standardized under ASTM C270, and each suits different conditions. We choose the mortar for the rebuilt courses with your brick and the exposure in mind, and describe it on the estimate in plain words. The mortar for setting the flue lining is chosen separately.
Maintenance visits after a rebuild
A rebuilt chimney still benefits from a look now and then. A maintenance visit checks the crown, the cap, the flashing and the joints of the new courses, along with the masonry below the removal line.
Small things, such as a sealant joint at the flashing or debris on the crown, are easier to deal with early. You decide how often a visit suits your chimney. Any work found is priced separately, and there is no plan to join. Looking at the chimney from the ground after strong winds is a useful habit between visits.
What to tell us about a failing chimney
Describe what you have seen: loose bricks, a leaning top, gaps at the house wall, pieces on the roof or in the yard, stains inside. Say when you first noticed each one and whether it has changed.
Mention earlier repairs, and whether anyone has told you to leave the fireplace unlit. Tell us what vents into the chimney and whether a roof project is planned. Those details help us plan the visit and decide what equipment to bring. You do not need to know whether a rebuild is needed before you call.
A closer flue check once the rebuild is done
A rebuild changes the chimney system. NFPA 211, the national standard for chimneys, fireplaces and vents, treats a change like that as a reason for a closer look.
Before the fireplace goes back into use, we look down the flue from the new top, not only at the rebuilt section. The aim is to confirm it is clear of debris and the lining joins are sound. We explain what we find, including anything below the rebuild that needs its own decision.
Rebuild items from removal to cap
- Mortar chosen for chimney exposure
- Scaffold or roof staging
- Appliance vent disconnection coordinated
- Written record of the rebuilt section
Rebuilding questions from homes in Doral
How do you decide how far down to take the chimney?
We look for the point where the masonry becomes sound again: firm mortar, tight units and no cracks running below. The estimate names that level and explains the evidence, and we confirm it once removal reaches it.
Will the rebuilt section match the rest of the chimney?
We aim for a close match in brick, mortar color and joint finish, and show you samples before work starts. New work often looks brighter at first and blends in as it weathers.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo