Partial or full-height chimney rebuilds in Melrose Manors
We match new brick to the courses that stay and show samples before the work begins.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney problems that call for rebuilding
- A gap widening between chimney and wall
- Cracks running through several bricks
- Daylight through the masonry in the attic
- Water pouring in around the chimney
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From removal to new crown, a full rebuild
Keeping the flue sized for the fireplace
A fireplace needs a flue large enough for its opening to draw well. Florida's building code ties flue size to the size of the fireplace opening. Brick industry chimney guidance ranks flue area and height as the main factors in how a chimney draws.
A rebuild keeps the new flue at a size that suits the fireplace. It should not shrink the flue to save space or material. If the old flue was the wrong size, we explain what the rebuild can change and what would need a different approach.
The usual order of a rebuild
Most rebuilds follow a clear order. We set up access, protect the roof, the ground and the fireplace opening, then take the damaged section down to the agreed line and prepare the base.
New courses go up with the flue lining and the counterflashing built in. The crown is formed with its drip edge and bond break, the cap is fitted, and the work area is cleaned. At each stage, you know what is next and what has been done.
Protecting the room with the fireplace
A rebuild can send soot and dust down the flue into the room. Before work starts, we seal the fireplace opening, cover the floor and furniture near it and keep a clear route for anyone who needs to reach the room.
Point out any rugs or delicate pieces nearby, and anyone in the house who reacts badly to dust. We check the seal during the job and remove the protection at the end, along with any debris. The room is left as we found it.
Bricks that have turned soft
Some chimneys have bricks that crumble when touched, or faces that have fallen away across large areas. The brick industry treats widespread broken brick as a sign that goes beyond routine repair.
Replacing individual units in that condition leaves them surrounded by masonry that is just as weak. Where the damage is widespread, rebuilding the affected section with sound brick is usually the lasting answer. We explain why before you decide. We also look for the source of the water that softened the brick, so the new masonry is not exposed to it. That source is fixed as part of the rebuild or listed beside it.
Reconstruction items after the free inspection
- New crown with drip edge and bond break
- Fireblocking where the stack passes floors
- Structural assessment flagged where needed
- Mortar smears cleaned from finished brick
Questions people raise about a rebuild in Melrose Manors
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.
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.
What happens to a furnace vent in the chimney during a rebuild?
If a furnace or water heater vents into the chimney, it has to be shut down or disconnected while the flue is open. We plan that step with a heating or plumbing contractor and include it in the schedule.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo