A chimney rebuild contractor for Miami Gardens
We take the damaged section down to sound masonry and rebuild it with a new top and flashing tie-in.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What a chimney due for rebuilding shows
- Mortar washed out deep in the joints
- Repairs that keep failing
- Stepped cracks down the stack
- Bricks crumbling to sand
Jump to
Rebuilding from sound masonry upward
A bond break around the flue
Where the flue lining rises through the crown, the two should not be locked together. The Florida Building Code calls for a bond break there, so the lining can expand with heat without cracking the crown.
A crown cast tight against the lining can crack as the chimney heats and cools, and the cracks let water into the new masonry. We form the bond break as the crown is built and seal it as the code requires. It is a small detail that protects the whole rebuild.
Clearance to framing where the stack passes through
The Florida Building Code keeps combustible framing a set distance from a masonry chimney. Where the chimney passes the roof, the attic or a floor, rafters and joists must stand clear of the masonry.
A rebuild that reaches those levels is a chance to check the clearances and correct them where earlier work crowded the chimney. We explain what we find and whether a carpenter or roofer needs to adjust framing. That step is listed separately, so the masonry scope stays clear.
Keeping clear of a failing stack
A chimney with loose courses or a shifted top can shed masonry without warning, especially in wind. Keep children, pets and visitors away from the ground below it, and avoid parking there.
Do not try to pull loose bricks off or brace the stack yourself. Tell us where pieces have landed and how large they were when you call. That information shapes how quickly the visit is arranged and how the area is protected. A top that sways or has visibly slipped counts as urgent, so say so at the start of the call.
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.
Reconstruction items after the free inspection
- Dismantling to sound masonry
- Removal boundary marked and agreed
- Fireblocking where the stack passes floors
- Cover over the open chimney each evening
Before you approve a chimney rebuild
Can you reuse the original bricks?
Where they are sound, yes. We clean the old mortar off and check each unit for cracks and broken faces. Damaged bricks are replaced with new or salvaged units chosen to match the courses that stay.
What if you find more damage below the planned line?
We stop and show you what removal uncovered before going further. You hear what it means and what it would add, and the boundary moves only with your agreement.
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 Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
Proudly American
Local service. Careful repairs. A fireplace worth coming home to.
Call Now (645) 465-4171We received your request
Our team will contact you to arrange your inspection.
Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo