Rebuilding damaged chimneys in North Miami
Chimney rebuilding in North Miami, with any open top sheltered under a cover overnight.
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- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Rebuild warning signs at homes in North Miami
- A gap widening between chimney and wall
- Flue tiles showing through open joints
- Stepped cracks down the stack
- A top section that sways in the wind
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How a chimney rebuild comes together
Rebuilding around a furnace or water heater flue
If a furnace or water heater vents into the chimney, the rebuild affects it directly. That appliance cannot keep venting into a flue that is open for rebuilding. Once the chimney is complete, a gas-fired appliance must vent as the fuel gas volume of Florida's building code sets out.
We plan the rebuild with a heating or plumbing contractor, who shuts the appliance down or disconnects it while the flue is open and reconnects it afterwards. That step is written into the schedule, and the lining for that flue is chosen to suit the appliance.
Fitting the rain cap on the new top
A rain cap over the flue keeps rain and debris out. The Florida Building Code sets a minimum open area under a rain cap in relation to the flue it serves, so the cap does not choke the draft.
When the rebuild is complete, we fit a cap sized to the flue, or refit the existing one if it is sound and suitable. The brick industry's guidance notes that metal caps should resist corrosion and that the maker's data on draft should be checked. The estimate names the cap and its metal.
Rusted ties and metal in the old stack
Metal ties, anchors and old fixings inside chimney masonry can rust over time. Rusting steel swells, can crack the brick around it and loses its hold on the house.
When a rebuild removes that masonry, the old metal comes out with it. New ties go in as the courses rise, in a corrosion-resistant metal suited to the job. Where rust stains or cracks point to rusting metal below the planned line, we explain what that means for the rebuild. We note any rusted metal we remove, so you can see what was found.
A shattered crown over loose courses
When the crown has broken into pieces, water reaches the top courses with every rain. The bricks under a failed crown are often loose, soaked and stained by the time the crown is noticed.
Replacing the crown alone would sit it on masonry that cannot hold it. In that case, the damaged top courses are rebuilt and a new crown is formed over them. We check how deep the damage goes before setting the removal line. The new crown then goes on over masonry that can support it for the long term.
Reconstruction items after the free inspection
- Top height checked against the code
- Fireblocking where the stack passes floors
- Roof covering protection
- Cover over the open chimney each evening
What people ask before a rebuild
What paperwork do I get after the rebuild?
A written record of the work that shows where the rebuild started, what was used for the lining, crown and flashing. Keep it with your house papers.
How do you keep debris off the roof and the yard?
Masonry is taken down by hand and lowered in a controlled way. We protect the roof covering and the ground below, clean up as we go and haul all of the debris away at the end.
Do you need to go into the attic for a rebuild?
Sometimes. If removal goes below the roof line, the attic side shows the masonry, the framing clearances and the fireblocking. We tell you in advance if attic access is part of the plan.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo