Partial or full-height chimney rebuilds in Idlewyld
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
Chimney problems that call for rebuilding
- Mortar washed out deep in the joints
- Flue tiles showing through open joints
- Brick falling onto the roof
- Stepped cracks down the stack
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Rebuilding from sound masonry upward
A stack that has moved
Some chimneys tip, twist or pull away from the house. The movement may come from the footing, from a failed attachment to the house or from the top section breaking loose from the masonry below.
A rebuild that simply relays the top on a moving base would not last. We look at where the movement starts and whether it continues below the roof. If the cause lies in the structure, we explain what should be assessed first. The rebuild is then planned around what that assessment finds.
Protecting the room with the fireplace
A rebuild can send soot and dust down the flue into the room. Before work starts, we seal the fireplace opening, cover the floor and furniture near it and keep a clear route for anyone who needs to reach the room.
Point out any rugs or delicate pieces nearby, and anyone in the house who reacts badly to dust. We check the seal during the job and remove the protection at the end, along with any debris. The room is left as we found it.
A damaged lining found below the rebuild
Removing the top of a chimney gives a clear view of the flue lining below the rebuild line. Sometimes that view shows cracked or missing tiles that could not be seen before.
If that happens, we stop and show you what we found. Repairing or relining the lower flue is a separate decision, with its own price. We explain how it affects the rebuild, since it is simpler to line the whole flue while the top is open than to come back later.
Maintenance visits after a rebuild
A rebuilt chimney still benefits from a look now and then. A maintenance visit checks the crown, the cap, the flashing and the joints of the new courses, along with the masonry below the removal line.
Small things, such as a sealant joint at the flashing or debris on the crown, are easier to deal with early. You decide how often a visit suits your chimney. Any work found is priced separately, and there is no plan to join. Looking at the chimney from the ground after strong winds is a useful habit between visits.
What a chimney rebuild estimate lists
- Removal boundary marked and agreed
- New crown with drip edge and bond break
- Roof covering protection
- Cover over the open chimney each evening
Asked often about chimney rebuilds
What happens to the flue lining during a rebuild?
The lining is rebuilt with the masonry, either as new clay flue tiles set as the courses rise or as a listed liner. The choice depends on the appliance connected, and it is priced as its own line.
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.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
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- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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