Chimney rebuilding for homes in Homestead
A free inspection first, then a written estimate that shows where removal stops and why.
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When a rebuild enters the conversation
- A stack that has tipped out of plumb
- Cracks running through several bricks
- Bricks crumbling to sand
- A bulge in the chimney face
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Chimney rebuild work at homes in Homestead
A spark screen on the rebuilt top
A cap may carry a wire mesh around its sides to catch embers and bar birds and animals from the flue. The Florida Building Code sets requirements for such spark arrestors, including a corrosion-resistant screen, enough open area and access for cleaning.
If your cap has a screen, or you want one, we choose a cap that meets those rules and suits the flue. A screen that clogs can restrict the draft, so we explain how it should be checked. The estimate lists the cap with or without a screen, as you choose.
Taking the damaged section down
Removal is done by hand, course by course, from the top down. Each brick is lifted off rather than knocked down, so the masonry below is not shaken loose and sound bricks can be saved.
Debris is lowered in a controlled way, not thrown from the roof. As removal nears the planned line, we check the condition of each course. That is where the final boundary is confirmed, and where we stop to talk if the masonry is weaker than expected.
Using the fireplace again after the rebuild
Once the new mortar and crown have cured, the fireplace can go back into use. We give you the date in the written record of the work, based on the materials used and the weather during the job.
If anything about the fireplace seems different afterwards, stop using it and tell us what you noticed. A new smell, a stain or smoke where you did not see it before are examples. If nothing changes, no further step is needed. The workmanship warranty and the written record cover the rebuilt section if a question comes up.
Questions to ask before approving a rebuild
Ask where the removal will stop and how that line was chosen. Ask how the flue will be lined, what the crown will be made of and whether the new top meets the code's height rule.
Ask who handles the roof covering and flashing, how the house and yard will be protected and how changes are priced if removal uncovers more. Clear answers to those questions tell you whether a rebuild estimate has been thought through. We welcome those questions on the visit and answer them in writing on request.
Rebuild items from removal to cap
- Lining decision for the connected appliance
- Top height checked against the code
- Clearance to framing at roof and attic
- Corrosion-resistant ties where the chimney needs them
Rebuilding questions from homes in Homestead
Who handles the roof and flashing during a rebuild?
We set new counterflashing into the courses as they go up. The base flashing and roof covering around the chimney are coordinated with your roofer where needed, and the estimate says who does which part.
What happens if it rains during the rebuild?
Open work stays covered, and fresh mortar is protected from heavy rain. Steps that need dry weather move to a suitable day, and the scope and price stay the same.
What happens to a furnace vent in the chimney during a rebuild?
If a furnace or water heater vents into the chimney, it has to be shut down or disconnected while the flue is open. We plan that step with a heating or plumbing contractor and include it in the schedule.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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