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Chimney rebuilding for homes in Lauderdale Isles

Where the stack has moved, we explain what should be assessed before a rebuild is priced.

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When a rebuild enters the conversation

  • Repairs that keep failing
  • Flue tiles showing through open joints
  • Masonry too loose to hold new flashing
  • Soft mortar you can scrape out by hand
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A rebuild contractor that sets the boundary first

Tooling the new joints to shed rain

The finish on a mortar joint affects how well the wall sheds water. The brick industry's guidance names concave, V-shaped and grapevine joints as the most resistant to water on exterior brickwork.

We tool the rebuilt joints at the right stage, when the mortar is firm to the thumb, so the surface is dense. Where the retained masonry has a different joint profile, we discuss whether to match it or use a more weather-resistant shape. The chosen profile is named on the estimate.

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.

Masonry coming down and the 24/7 line

If bricks or pieces of crown are falling from the chimney, move people and pets away from that side of the house. Keep them clear of doors and paths beneath it, and do not climb up to look.

Then use our 24/7 emergency line, which exists for chimney problems that cannot wait for a routine booking. We plan safe access and protection for the area below. The urgent work and any later rebuild are discussed and priced before they begin. Keep a note of what fell and where, since it helps us plan the safest access.

A top broken in a strong storm

After a strong storm, a chimney top can be left cracked, shifted or partly fallen. The first need is to keep the area below clear and stop water getting in.

Once the immediate risk is dealt with, we assess how far the damage goes. Some tops can be reset and repaired, while others need the damaged section rebuilt. Temporary protection and the permanent work are priced separately, so you can see what is urgent and what can follow. Keep a note of the date and what you saw, since it helps us judge what moved and when.

Priced steps of a partial rebuild

  • Counterflashing set into new joints
  • Cover over the open chimney each evening
  • Structural assessment flagged where needed
  • Sample panel for brick and mortar

Your chimney rebuild questions

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.

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 need to go into the attic for a rebuild?

Sometimes. If removal goes below the roof line, the attic side shows the masonry, the framing clearances and the fireblocking. We tell you in advance if attic access is part of the plan.

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