Rebuilding the chimney above the roofline in Naranja
A partial or full rebuild, chosen from the evidence and explained before you commit.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs a partial rebuild may be needed
- Loose bricks through several top courses
- A gap widening between chimney and wall
- Masonry too loose to hold new flashing
- Bricks crumbling to sand
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Planning a rebuild above the roofline
If removal shows damage below the line
Masonry can look sound on the outside and be weak behind. Once the upper courses come off, the courses below may prove softer than expected, and the planned line may need to drop.
If that happens, we stop and show you what was uncovered before going further. You hear what it means and what it would add. The line moves only with your agreement, and the extra work is priced as a separate item. That keeps the final bill tied to decisions you made.
Solid brick where water collects
Many bricks are made with holes, or cores, through them. Where a brick surface faces the sky, such as a shoulder or the top course under a crown, those cores can fill with water.
The brick industry's chimney guidance suggests solid, uncored units on exposed stepped surfaces. In a rebuild, we choose units for those positions accordingly or close the surface properly. It is a detail that decides how well the new top resists water. The estimate notes which positions get solid units, so the choice is on record.
Curing the new masonry and crown
New mortar and concrete gain strength as they cure. Hot sun and wind can dry them too fast, and heavy rain can wash out fresh joints or mark a new crown.
We protect fresh work while it cures and follow the product instructions for the crown and mortar. The fireplace stays out of use until the curing period has passed. We tell you when it can be lit and note that in the written record of the work. If the weather during the job slowed curing, the waiting time may be longer, and we explain why.
The open top covered each evening
A chimney that is partly taken down is open to the weather. At the end of each work day, we cover the open top so rain and debris cannot get into the flue or the house overnight.
The cover stays in place during any weather break and is checked when work resumes. If the job has to pause for longer, the protection is made secure for that period. An open chimney is not left uncovered overnight or through a pause in the job.
Items in a rebuild above the roofline
- New brick matched to the lower courses
- Clay flue tiles set as courses rise
- Roof covering protection
- Uncovered damage shown before the scope grows
Partial and full rebuild questions
Will the rebuilt section match the rest of the chimney?
We aim for a close match in brick, mortar color and joint finish, and show you samples before work starts. New work often looks brighter at first and blends in as it weathers.
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.
Will a rebuild change how my fireplace draws?
It should not make it worse. The rebuilt flue is kept to a size that suits the fireplace, and the top follows the code's height rule. If draft was a problem before, we explain what the rebuild can and cannot change.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- 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