Rebuilding damaged chimneys in Hollywood
Debris hauled away, the house protected and a written record of the rebuilt section at the end.
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- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Rebuild warning signs at homes in Hollywood
- Loose bricks through several top courses
- A stack that has tipped out of plumb
- A crown broken into loose pieces
- Bricks crumbling to sand
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What goes into a partial chimney rebuild
Why a rebuilt stack keeps to its line
A masonry chimney may only step out from a wall so far, and its flue may only shift sideways so far as it rises. Florida's building code sets both limits. Those limits protect the stack's balance and the flue's path.
A rebuild follows the chimney's existing line unless there is a good reason to change it. We do not add projecting shapes or shift the stack in ways the code does not allow. If the old chimney had features that fall outside those rules, we explain how the rebuild would handle them.
Rebuilding a chimney you do not use
If the fireplace sits idle, you might wonder whether a failing chimney is worth rebuilding. An unused chimney still stands above the roof, still carries its own weight and still lets water in where its masonry has failed.
We explain what the chimney needs to be safe and watertight, even if it will not be used. The flue lining decisions may be simpler in that case, and we discuss what can be left out. The estimate shows the difference. A rebuilt top also keeps rain out of the house whether or not the fireplace is lit.
A chimney separating from the house
A gap between chimney and house that widens toward the top suggests the stack is moving away from the building. Failed ties, a settling base or a loose upper section can all cause it.
We look at the attachment, the base and the crack pattern before suggesting a rebuild. If the cause is in the footing or the structure, an engineer's assessment may need to come first. A rebuild then restores the upper stack and ties it back to the house properly.
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.
Reconstruction items after the free inspection
- Dismantling to sound masonry
- Base flashing coordinated with the roofer
- Tooled joints that shed water
- Flue size kept to suit the fireplace
Asked often about chimney rebuilds
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.
Can you reuse the original bricks?
Where they are sound, yes. We clean the old mortar off and check each unit for cracks and broken faces. Damaged bricks are replaced with new or salvaged units chosen to match the courses that stay.
What stops water getting into the new top?
The new crown is sloped with a drip edge, separated from the flue lining by a bond break, and the joints are tooled to shed rain. New counterflashing is set into the courses at the roof line.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo