Partial or full-height chimney rebuilds in Lauderhill
If removal shows damage lower down, we stop and show you before the boundary moves.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney problems that call for rebuilding
- Loose bricks through several top courses
- Mortar washed out deep in the joints
- Daylight through the masonry in the attic
- Water pouring in around the chimney
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Rebuilding from sound masonry upward
Rebuilding a chimney with more than one flue
Some chimneys carry separate flues for a fireplace and another appliance, or for two fireplaces. In a rebuild, each flue keeps its own lining and stays separate from the next as the courses rise.
Tell us what each flue serves. The lining choice can differ between flues, since each must suit its own appliance. We plan the new top so every flue ends properly under the crown and cap. The estimate lists each flue separately, so nothing is assumed about the one you use less.
Recreating or simplifying the top detail
Many chimney tops have projecting bands or stepped courses near the top. On a rebuild, you can choose to recreate that shape or to simplify it.
Projecting courses look good but catch rain on their top faces, and they need careful detailing to shed water. We explain the options, how each affects the look and upkeep of the chimney and what each adds to the work. The estimate describes the chosen top detail in plain words. A simpler top is easier to keep watertight, and we say so honestly.
How changes to a rebuild are handled
Rebuilds uncover things, and the estimate should say how changes are handled. Ours does: work stops, we show you the finding, explain what it means and price the extra work as a separate item.
Nothing outside the approved scope goes ahead without your agreement. If you decline an extra item, we explain what that means for the rebuild. The final bill then matches the scope you approved plus any changes you chose, with each one visible. You receive the change items in writing, just like the original estimate.
How a rebuild estimate is laid out
A rebuild estimate should read like a project plan. Each stage has its own line: access and protection, removal to the agreed line, new courses, the flue lining, flashing, crown, cap and cleanup.
Separate lines let you compare quotes and see where the money goes. They also show what is not included, such as roofing work by another trade. Ask about any line that is unclear, and we will explain what it covers and why it is there. A single rebuild figure with no breakdown makes that comparison impossible.
Priced steps of a partial rebuild
- Corrosion-resistant ties where the chimney needs them
- Tooled joints that shed water
- Curing time before the fireplace is lit
- Uncovered damage shown before the scope grows
Chimney reconstruction questions answered
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.
What happens if it rains during the rebuild?
Open work stays covered, and fresh mortar is protected from heavy rain. Steps that need dry weather move to a suitable day, and the scope and price stay the same.
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
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo