Taking a chimney down and rebuilding it in Lake Ridge
Where repairs keep failing, we explain whether rebuilding the section is the sounder choice.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When patching gives way to rebuilding
- Repairs that keep failing
- Bricks crumbling to sand
- Rust stains from failed metal ties
- Water pouring in around the chimney
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Rebuilding the stack with the flue in mind
Choosing the mortar for the new courses
A chimney faces harsher conditions than most walls, and the mortar has to suit that. The brick industry's chimney guidance recommends a portland cement and lime mortar for chimney brickwork, chosen to handle both weather and heat.
Mortar types are standardized under ASTM C270, and each suits different conditions. We choose the mortar for the rebuilt courses with your brick and the exposure in mind, and describe it on the estimate in plain words. The mortar for setting the flue lining is chosen separately.
When two metals touch
Two different metals in contact, in the presence of water, can corrode faster than either would alone. On a chimney, that can happen where new flashing meets an old cap, where a fastener differs from the sheet it holds or where copper meets galvanized steel.
We look at which metals will stay on the chimney and which are new, and choose parts that are compatible. Where two metals must meet, we separate them. The estimate lists the metal for each part, so the choice can be checked.
Pricing each stage of a rebuild up front
A rebuild has many stages, and each one carries its own price on the estimate before work begins. Access, protection, removal, new courses, the flue lining, flashing, crown, cap and cleanup are all listed.
Upfront pricing means no hidden fees appear at the end. If removal uncovers something that needs extra work, it is described and priced as a separate item for your decision. The total you pay is the approved scope plus any changes you chose. You can hold the estimate beside the final bill and match every figure.
A rebuild on a chimney finished in stucco
Some masonry chimneys are finished with stucco over the brick or block. When such a chimney is rebuilt, the new masonry is built first and the finish is applied over it afterwards.
The stucco is a separate item on the estimate, and it needs time to cure in its own right. We explain how the new finish will meet the old one below the removal line. Where the finish alone has failed on sound masonry, stucco chimney repair is the better fit.
Line items in a chimney reconstruction
- Mortar chosen for chimney exposure
- Roof covering protection
- Curing time before the fireplace is lit
- Uncovered damage shown before the scope grows
Your chimney rebuild questions
Will the rebuilt section match the rest of the chimney?
We aim for a close match in brick, mortar color and joint finish, and show you samples before work starts. New work often looks brighter at first and blends in as it weathers.
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.
What does the workmanship warranty cover on a rebuild?
It stands behind the rebuild work we agreed and completed: the relaid masonry, the crown and the parts we installed. Retained masonry below the boundary and work by other trades fall outside it.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo