Chimney rebuild work from removal to crown in Nurmi Isles
Tell us what fell, what moved or what keeps failing, and we explain whether rebuilding fits.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Clues that the stack needs reconstruction
- Cracks running through several bricks
- Brick falling onto the roof
- A bulge in the chimney face
- Soft mortar you can scrape out by hand
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Chimney rebuilding in Nurmi Isles, step by step
Checking flue tiles before they go in
A clay flue tile hidden inside new masonry cannot easily be inspected or replaced. The brick industry's guidance calls for inspecting flue tiles for cracks and other damage just before installation.
We check each tile as it arrives and again before it is set. A damaged tile is set aside rather than built in, and a replacement is ordered. It is a small step, but it protects the whole rebuild, since a cracked lining can let heat and exhaust reach the masonry and the house.
Keeping the flue sized for the fireplace
A fireplace needs a flue large enough for its opening to draw well. Florida's building code ties flue size to the size of the fireplace opening. Brick industry chimney guidance ranks flue area and height as the main factors in how a chimney draws.
A rebuild keeps the new flue at a size that suits the fireplace. It should not shrink the flue to save space or material. If the old flue was the wrong size, we explain what the rebuild can change and what would need a different approach.
Tooling the new joints to shed rain
The finish on a mortar joint affects how well the wall sheds water. The brick industry's guidance names concave, V-shaped and grapevine joints as the most resistant to water on exterior brickwork.
We tool the rebuilt joints at the right stage, when the mortar is firm to the thumb, so the surface is dense. Where the retained masonry has a different joint profile, we discuss whether to match it or use a more weather-resistant shape. The chosen profile is named on the estimate.
Metal parts that resist corrosion
A rebuild brings together several metal parts: ties, flashing, the cap and its fasteners. The brick industry's guidance calls for corrosion-resistant metals in flashing and caps, since replacing them later means disturbing the new masonry.
We choose metals for each part and name them on the estimate. Metals that will touch each other are chosen to sit well together, or separated. That keeps a sound rebuild from being let down by a rusting part years later. Where you have a preference, such as copper for appearance, tell us and we explain how it would work with the other metals.
Line items in a chimney reconstruction
- Dismantling to sound masonry
- Base flashing coordinated with the roofer
- Mortar chosen for chimney exposure
- Mortar smears cleaned from finished brick
What people ask before a rebuild
Can I use the fireplace while the rebuild is under way?
No. The fireplace stays out of use during the rebuild and while the new masonry cures. We tell you when it can be lit again, based on the materials used and the weather.
Do I need an engineer before the chimney is rebuilt?
Only when the damage suggests a structural cause, such as a stack pulling away from the house, stepped cracking or signs the base has moved. We explain when that assessment should come first.
Do you rebuild factory-built metal chimneys in brick?
No. A factory-built chimney is a listed system and is repaired with the parts its maker specifies. Rebuilding applies to masonry chimneys, and we tell you which kind you have on the visit.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- 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.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo