A chimney rebuild contractor for Overtown
A free inspection first, then a written estimate that shows where removal stops and why.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What a chimney due for rebuilding shows
- Daylight through the masonry in the attic
- Stepped cracks down the stack
- A bulge in the chimney face
- Soft mortar you can scrape out by hand
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Rebuilding from sound masonry upward
Why a rebuild instead of another repair
A rebuild becomes the sensible choice when the damage is too deep or too widespread for local repairs to hold. Loose units running through several courses, mortar that has turned to sand and a top that has shifted out of line are common reasons.
We do not suggest rebuilding because a chimney looks tired. The estimate explains what we found, why repointing or replacing individual bricks would not last and how far the damaged section extends. If a smaller repair would do the job, we say so and price that instead.
Metal ties between the new stack and the house
Where a chimney runs alongside the house, it is often tied to the structure. The brick industry's chimney guidance describes corrosion-resistant metal ties between a single-width chimney and the building behind it.
When the rebuild reaches levels where ties belong, we check the existing ties and add or replace them as the courses rise. Rusted or missing ties can explain why a chimney pulled away in the first place. The estimate lists the tie work and the metal used, so it is not left out of sight.
Recreating or simplifying the top detail
Many chimney tops have projecting bands or stepped courses near the top. On a rebuild, you can choose to recreate that shape or to simplify it.
Projecting courses look good but catch rain on their top faces, and they need careful detailing to shed water. We explain the options, how each affects the look and upkeep of the chimney and what each adds to the work. The estimate describes the chosen top detail in plain words. A simpler top is easier to keep watertight, and we say so honestly.
Sequencing a rebuild under the HVHZ roofing rules
For a house in Miami-Dade County, the rebuild and the roof reset follow an agreed order, because the HVHZ roofing sections decide how the covering goes back. New courses and counterflashing normally rise first, then the roofer closes the covering around them.
If a roofer already has your job, tell us early. We settle the sequence with them before removal starts. Each layer of the junction then goes on in its proper turn, and freshly reset roofing is not lifted again to reach the chimney.
Reconstruction items after the free inspection
- Lining decision for the connected appliance
- Scaffold or roof staging
- Fireplace opening sealed during removal
- Written record of the rebuilt section
Questions people raise about a rebuild in Overtown
Does the rebuild include a new crown and cap?
A rebuilt top normally gets a new crown, sloped with a drip edge and a bond break around the flue lining. A rain cap is fitted or refitted to suit the flue, and both appear on the estimate.
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.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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