Chimney rebuild work from removal to crown in Midtown
Where the stack has moved, we explain what should be assessed before a rebuild is priced.
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- Available for same-day service
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Clues that the stack needs reconstruction
- Mortar washed out deep in the joints
- Cracks running through several bricks
- A crown broken into loose pieces
- Brick falling onto the roof
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Chimney rebuild work at homes in Midtown
Rebuilding the sloped shoulders
Where a chimney narrows above the fireplace, the step or slope is called the shoulder. When a rebuild reaches that level, the shoulder surface is relaid so it sheds water rather than holding it.
On a rebuild, we lay the shoulder with solid brick or finish it with a wash placed into each step, as brick industry guidance suggests. Open brick cores, or a wash that skims across the steps, would hold water. We describe how the rebuilt shoulders will be finished and include them on the estimate.
Crickets behind wider chimneys
On the uphill side of a wide chimney, roof water can collect against the masonry. The Florida Building Code requires a cricket, a small sloped saddle that splits the flow, on chimneys past a certain width that do not meet the ridge.
A cricket is part of the roof, and that work stays with your roofer. During a rebuild, we tell you whether the code's condition seems to apply to your chimney and coordinate the flashing with the roofer who builds it. The flashing where the cricket meets the chimney is detailed like the rest of the junction.
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.
A written account of where the rebuild began
After a rebuild, the chimney looks like one piece, and nobody can see where old masonry ends and new begins. The written record of the work answers that. It states the removal line, the lining used, the crown and flashing materials and the cap fitted.
Keep it with the estimate and your house papers. That record is useful at a sale, at a maintenance visit and when anyone else works on the chimney. It also lets a later visit tell the rebuilt courses apart from the masonry below them.
Chimney rebuild lines you approve
- Mortar chosen for chimney exposure
- Roof covering protection
- Written record of the rebuilt section
- Flue size kept to suit the fireplace
Your chimney rebuild questions
Who handles the roof and flashing during a rebuild?
We set new counterflashing into the courses as they go up. The base flashing and roof covering around the chimney are coordinated with your roofer where needed, and the estimate says who does which part.
Is there a discount if I book the rebuild soon?
Yes. Once the free inspection at your home is done, you have 72 hours in which any service you book carries a 10% discount. The rebuild scope stays exactly as written either way.
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 Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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