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A chimney rebuild contractor for Goulds

New courses, a new crown and the flue decision, planned as one project and priced line by line.

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  • Fully licensed and insured
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What a chimney due for rebuilding shows

  • A gap widening between chimney and wall
  • Rust stains from failed metal ties
  • Soft mortar you can scrape out by hand
  • Water pouring in around the chimney
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Rebuilding from sound masonry upward

When patches keep coming back

Some chimneys carry layer on layer of earlier repairs: patches over cracks, new mortar over old, sealant over both. When each repair fails soon after the last, the masonry behind it is often too far gone to hold new material.

We look under the earlier repairs where we can and explain what they have been covering. At that stage, another round of patching may cost less today and more over time. Rebuilding the damaged section replaces the tired masonry with new work that has a sound base.

Where new lining meets the old

In a partial rebuild, the new flue lining must meet the lining that stays below. Code rules for clay linings expect them to run from the top of the smoke chamber, or from below the lowest inlet, to a point above the chimney's enclosing walls.

Where old and new tiles meet, the joint has to be sound and smooth on the inside. If the retained lining is damaged, a rebuild does not fix it by itself. We check the lining below the rebuild line where we can and tell you whether it needs its own repair.

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.

Protecting the yard and paths below

The ground under a rebuild takes falling dust, equipment and foot traffic. Planted beds, lawns, pavers and pool areas near the chimney need protection before removal starts.

Tell us what lies below the chimney and what matters most to you. We plan where equipment stands and how material moves, and cover sensitive areas. Irrigation heads and outdoor lights near the base are marked so they are not damaged. At the end, we clean the area and remove the protection with the rest of the debris.

Steps a full rebuild may add

  • Lining decision for the connected appliance
  • Base flashing coordinated with the roofer
  • Curing time before the fireplace is lit
  • Uncovered damage shown before the scope grows

Chimney reconstruction questions answered

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.

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.

Do you rebuild factory-built metal chimneys in brick?

No. A factory-built chimney is a listed system and is repaired with the parts its maker specifies. Rebuilding applies to masonry chimneys, and we tell you which kind you have on the visit.

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