Rebuilding the chimney above the roofline in North Bay Village
Our family team plans the rebuild with your roofer, so the flashing and covering close properly.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs a partial rebuild may be needed
- A stack that has tipped out of plumb
- A crown broken into loose pieces
- Daylight through the masonry in the attic
- Water pouring in around the chimney
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Planning a rebuild above the roofline
Building the new walls solid
Every new course in a rebuild follows the code's rule for chimney walls. Solid units are used, or hollow units with their cells grouted full.
Behind the face, the new work is laid with full joints so there are no voids for water to move through. That hidden part of a rebuild is easy to skip and hard to check once finished. We describe the wall construction on the estimate so you know what is inside the new masonry, not only what shows.
Planning a rebuild around the weather
A rebuild involves several steps that depend on the weather: removal with an open top, laying brick and mortar, and casting or setting the crown. Heavy rain can stop work or damage fresh material.
We plan each step for suitable conditions and keep the open chimney covered overnight and during breaks. Moving a step to a better day does not change the scope or the price. We tell you which steps are weather-dependent so you know why the schedule may shift.
Taking the damaged section down
Removal is done by hand, course by course, from the top down. Each brick is lifted off rather than knocked down, so the masonry below is not shaken loose and sound bricks can be saved.
Debris is lowered in a controlled way, not thrown from the roof. As removal nears the planned line, we check the condition of each course. That is where the final boundary is confirmed, and where we stop to talk if the masonry is weaker than expected.
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.
Steps a full rebuild may add
- Clearance to framing at roof and attic
- Corrosion-resistant ties where the chimney needs them
- Mortar chosen for chimney exposure
- Flue size kept to suit the fireplace
Chimney reconstruction questions answered
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.
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.
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
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- 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 
Heat & Glo