Chimney rebuilding for homes in Harbour Inlet
New courses, a new crown and the flue decision, planned as one project and priced line by line.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When a rebuild enters the conversation
- Broken brick spread over large areas
- Brick falling onto the roof
- Masonry too loose to hold new flashing
- A bulge in the chimney face
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Chimney rebuilding in Harbour Inlet, step by step
Metal ties between the new stack and the house
Where a chimney runs alongside the house, it is often tied to the structure. The brick industry's chimney guidance describes corrosion-resistant metal ties between a single-width chimney and the building behind it.
When the rebuild reaches levels where ties belong, we check the existing ties and add or replace them as the courses rise. Rusted or missing ties can explain why a chimney pulled away in the first place. The estimate lists the tie work and the metal used, so it is not left out of sight.
Rebuild work inside the attic
When a rebuild goes below the roof line, part of the work happens inside the attic. That means access through a hatch or opening, dust control and protection for insulation and anything stored nearby.
Tell us where the attic access is and what is stored around the chimney. We plan the route for materials and debris and protect the rooms below. The attic side of the rebuild is listed on the estimate, so the effort is visible rather than hidden in the masonry line.
New brick for the courses that stay
In a partial rebuild, the new brick sits directly above the old, so the match matters. Size is as important as color, since a brick that is taller or longer shows in every joint line.
We look for new brick close to yours and bring samples to compare against the retained courses. Where no close match exists, we explain the options, including reusing sound original bricks on the most visible faces. The estimate names the brick chosen and where it will go.
When the leak comes first
If water is getting into the house and the entry is not yet clear, chimney leak repair is the place to start. Its job is to find where water gets in before any part is replaced.
A rebuild does stop leaks that come from failed masonry at the top, but it is a large answer to a question that may have a smaller one. We explain what the evidence shows about the leak before suggesting a rebuild for it. If the leak turns out to come from the top masonry, the rebuild discussion can follow.
Items in a rebuild above the roofline
- Lining decision for the connected appliance
- Roof covering protection
- Structural assessment flagged where needed
- Shoulders laid to shed water
Your chimney rebuild questions
Will the rebuilt chimney need to be taller than before?
Only if the old top fell short of the Florida Building Code's height rule for chimneys. We check it against the roof and nearby parts of the house and explain any change before you approve.
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.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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