Rebuilding the chimney above the roofline in Kendale Lakes
A partial or full rebuild, chosen from the evidence and explained before you commit.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs a partial rebuild may be needed
- Repairs that keep failing
- Top courses shifted out of line
- Daylight through the masonry in the attic
- Water pouring in around the chimney
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Planning a rebuild above the roofline
A bond break around the flue
Where the flue lining rises through the crown, the two should not be locked together. The Florida Building Code calls for a bond break there, so the lining can expand with heat without cracking the crown.
A crown cast tight against the lining can crack as the chimney heats and cools, and the cracks let water into the new masonry. We form the bond break as the crown is built and seal it as the code requires. It is a small detail that protects the whole rebuild.
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.
A family team for a large project
A rebuild is one of the larger jobs a chimney can need, and it helps to deal with people who explain things plainly. We are a family-owned and locally owned company, and the person who assesses your chimney talks you through the findings.
Ask why a rebuild is suggested, where it would start and what the alternatives are. Ask what could change once removal begins. Those conversations are part of how we work. You should understand the whole plan before any brick comes down.
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.
What the rebuild scope can include
- New brick matched to the lower courses
- Tooled joints that shed water
- Fireplace opening sealed during removal
- Flue size kept to suit the fireplace
Before you approve a chimney rebuild
Is a partial rebuild enough for my chimney?
Often, yes. Damage is usually worst above the roof, where the weather hits hardest. If the masonry below is sound, rebuilding only the damaged top section is the normal approach, and we explain why.
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.
Can a chimney that has moved away from the house be rebuilt?
Often, but the reason it moved has to be understood first. We look at the base, the attachment and the crack pattern, and we explain what should be assessed before a rebuild is priced.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo