Chimney rebuilds and flue decisions in Lauderdale Beach
Chimney rebuilding in Lauderdale Beach, with any open top sheltered under a cover overnight.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Damage that points toward a rebuild
- A gap widening between chimney and wall
- Broken brick spread over large areas
- Brick falling onto the roof
- A top section that sways in the wind
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What goes into a partial chimney rebuild
Keeping extra loads off the new chimney
A rebuilt chimney is designed to carry its own weight. The Florida Building Code does not allow a chimney to support other loads, such as mounted equipment, unless it is designed for them.
If an antenna, dish or light was fixed to the old chimney, we talk about where it should go instead. Remounting it on the new masonry would add stress and open holes for water. We coordinate with whoever services the equipment and leave the rebuilt stack free of fixings it was not built to carry.
Why many rebuilds start above the roof
The chimney above the roof has no shelter. Rain, sun and wind reach it on every side, and water that gets past the top soaks its upper courses first. The brick industry notes that chimneys may need repairs sooner than ordinary walls for that reason.
That is why many rebuilds are partial and start near the roof line. The masonry lower down, protected by the roof and the house, often stays sound. We check it before assuming it is, and the estimate says where the evidence puts the start of the rebuild.
When nearby roof sections affect the height
The height rule looks at more than the spot where the chimney passes through the roof. Higher parts of the building within a set distance of the chimney count too, such as a raised roof section or an addition built after the chimney.
A chimney that met the rule when it was built may not meet it after later changes to the house. We look at the roof around the chimney during the visit and explain whether the rebuilt top must be taller to satisfy the code. The estimate states the planned height in words.
Access equipment for a rebuild
Rebuilding means working at height for several days with heavy material. Depending on the chimney's height and the roof, that calls for roof staging or scaffolding set against the house.
Access is listed as its own item on the estimate, since it can be a meaningful part of the cost. We plan where equipment stands and how it is protected, and tell you which doors, paths or parking areas will be affected while it is up. Staging stays in place only as long as the work needs it and comes down before the final cleanup.
Chimney rebuild lines you approve
- Clearance to framing at roof and attic
- Corrosion-resistant ties where the chimney needs them
- Tooled joints that shed water
- Debris removal and haul-away
Asked often about chimney rebuilds
Does the rebuild include a new crown and cap?
A rebuilt top normally gets a new crown, sloped with a drip edge and a bond break around the flue lining. A rain cap is fitted or refitted to suit the flue, and both appear on the estimate.
How is the house protected while the chimney is open?
We seal the fireplace opening, protect the roof and the ground below and cover the open chimney at the end of each work day. That keeps rain and debris out of the flue and the house.
Is there a discount if I book the rebuild soon?
Yes. Once the free inspection at your home is done, you have 72 hours in which any service you book carries a 10% discount. The rebuild scope stays exactly as written either way.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo