Taking a chimney down and rebuilding it in Galt Ocean Mile
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
When patching gives way to rebuilding
- Daylight through the masonry in the attic
- Masonry too loose to hold new flashing
- Bricks crumbling to sand
- Water pouring in around the chimney
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Rebuilding the stack with the flue in mind
The evidence behind a rebuild recommendation
A rebuild recommendation should rest on things you can check. We look at how deep the mortar has failed, how many units are loose or broken, where cracks run and whether the stack has moved.
We also look at what has been done before. A chimney that has been repointed or patched several times with the damage returning tells its own story. The estimate lists the evidence plainly, so you can weigh it yourself or show it to someone else before deciding.
Mortar suited to heat around the flue
Inside a rebuilt stack, the flue side sees heat and the outer face sees rain and sun. For that reason, brick industry guidance on chimneys pairs a heat-resistant mortar for bedding the liners with a weather-suited mortar for the brick.
We choose mortars for each job, one for setting the lining and another for the outer courses. The estimate describes them in plain words. Using a single general-purpose mortar everywhere is simpler, but it does not suit the different conditions inside and outside the new stack. The lining mortar also follows the tile maker's guidance.
After the rebuild is finished
In the weeks after a rebuild, look at the chimney after heavy rain. A dry ceiling beside the chimney, a clean firebox and no new marks on the brick all show the new top and flashing are doing their job.
If something appears, tell us where and when. The written record shows exactly what was rebuilt, which helps us tell a new issue from one outside the rebuilt section. We would rather hear early than find a problem grown at the next visit.
Rusted ties and metal in the old stack
Metal ties, anchors and old fixings inside chimney masonry can rust over time. Rusting steel swells, can crack the brick around it and loses its hold on the house.
When a rebuild removes that masonry, the old metal comes out with it. New ties go in as the courses rise, in a corrosion-resistant metal suited to the job. Where rust stains or cracks point to rusting metal below the planned line, we explain what that means for the rebuild. We note any rusted metal we remove, so you can see what was found.
How a chimney rebuild is itemized in Galt Ocean Mile
- Rain cap fitted to the flue
- Top height checked against the code
- Corrosion-resistant ties where the chimney needs them
- Tooled joints that shed water
Partial and full rebuild questions
Is a partial rebuild enough for my chimney?
Often, yes. Damage is usually worst above the roof, where the weather hits hardest. If the masonry below is sound, rebuilding only the damaged top section is the normal approach, and we explain why.
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.
What should I have ready before the rebuild visit in Galt Ocean Mile?
A way into the room with the fireplace, a route to the part of the yard under the chimney and, if possible, attic access. Records of earlier repairs and any roof plans help us set the boundary and the order of work.
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 Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo