Chimney rebuild work from removal to crown in Medley
A free inspection first, then a written estimate that shows where removal stops and why.
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- Family owned and run
Clues that the stack needs reconstruction
- Mortar washed out deep in the joints
- Bricks crumbling to sand
- Rust stains from failed metal ties
- A bulge in the chimney face
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Chimney rebuilding in Medley, step by step
All debris hauled away
A rebuild creates a large amount of debris: old brick, broken mortar, crown pieces, old flashing and packaging. We clean up as the work goes and haul it all away when the job is done.
Brick chips in gutters, dust on sills and mortar on paving are cleaned before we leave. Tell us about areas that need extra care, such as planted beds or a pool deck, so protection is planned before removal begins. Nothing from the old chimney is left in your bins or on the curb for you to deal with.
What to tell us about a failing chimney
Describe what you have seen: loose bricks, a leaning top, gaps at the house wall, pieces on the roof or in the yard, stains inside. Say when you first noticed each one and whether it has changed.
Mention earlier repairs, and whether anyone has told you to leave the fireplace unlit. Tell us what vents into the chimney and whether a roof project is planned. Those details help us plan the visit and decide what equipment to bring. You do not need to know whether a rebuild is needed before you call.
Earlier work that shaped the chimney
A chimney's history helps explain its condition. Earlier repointing, patched tops, a previous partial rebuild or a roof replacement around it all leave traces we can read.
Share invoices, estimates or notes if you have them, and anything you remember about when problems started. We check earlier work in place, since a document does not prove a repair is still sound. The history helps us set the removal line and avoid repeating what did not work. Even a rough date for the last repair is helpful.
Children, pets and a rebuild in progress
A rebuild means heavy material moving overhead for several days. Children and pets should stay well back from the working side of the house, and we agree with you which doors and paths stay open.
We set up barriers where they help and keep the work area tidy at the end of each day. Tell us about daily routines that the work might affect, such as a school run past the chimney, so we can plan around them. At the end of the job, barriers and protection come down with the rest of our equipment.
Rebuild items from removal to cap
- Dismantling to sound masonry
- Counterflashing set into new joints
- Cover over the open chimney each evening
- Shoulders laid to shed water
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.
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.
Can the rebuild be split into stages?
Partly. Loose masonry can be made safe first and the rebuild scheduled later. Once removal starts, though, the section is usually rebuilt in one sequence, so the chimney is not left open.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- 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 
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