Partial or full-height chimney rebuilds in Palm Grove
We match new brick to the courses that stay and show samples before the work begins.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney problems that call for rebuilding
- A gap widening between chimney and wall
- A crown broken into loose pieces
- Stepped cracks down the stack
- Bricks crumbling to sand
Jump to
From removal to new crown, a full rebuild
What lies under a full-height rebuild
A masonry chimney stands on its own footing, and the Florida Building Code sets out how that footing is built. For a partial rebuild above the roof, the footing is rarely part of the question.
For a full rebuild, or where the whole stack has moved, the footing matters. It sits below ground and cannot be seen on a normal visit. We explain what the visible signs suggest about it and whether an engineer should assess it before the rebuild is planned. Building new masonry on a base that is still moving would not last.
Keeping the stack's shape where it meets the roof
Close to a floor, ceiling or roof crossing, the code keeps a chimney wall and its flue lining at one size and shape. The rule covers a short zone just above and just below each crossing.
When a rebuild starts near the roof line, we keep the new courses in line with the masonry below through that zone. Any decorative change in the top's shape comes higher up, where the code allows it. The estimate describes the shape of the rebuilt top in words.
A family team for a large project
A rebuild is one of the larger jobs a chimney can need, and it helps to deal with people who explain things plainly. We are a family-owned and locally owned company, and the person who assesses your chimney talks you through the findings.
Ask why a rebuild is suggested, where it would start and what the alternatives are. Ask what could change once removal begins. Those conversations are part of how we work. You should understand the whole plan before any brick comes down.
When the leak comes first
If water is getting into the house and the entry is not yet clear, chimney leak repair is the place to start. Its job is to find where water gets in before any part is replaced.
A rebuild does stop leaks that come from failed masonry at the top, but it is a large answer to a question that may have a smaller one. We explain what the evidence shows about the leak before suggesting a rebuild for it. If the leak turns out to come from the top masonry, the rebuild discussion can follow.
Chimney rebuild lines you approve
- New crown with drip edge and bond break
- Counterflashing set into new joints
- Structural assessment flagged where needed
- Flue size kept to suit the fireplace
Before you approve a chimney rebuild
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.
Can a chimney that has moved away from the house be rebuilt?
Often, but the reason it moved has to be understood first. We look at the base, the attachment and the crack pattern, and we explain what should be assessed before a rebuild is priced.
Can the rebuild be split into stages?
Partly. Loose masonry can be made safe first and the rebuild scheduled later. Once removal starts, though, the section is usually rebuilt in one sequence, so the chimney is not left open.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
Proudly American
Local service. Careful repairs. A fireplace worth coming home to.
Call Now (645) 465-4171We received your request
Our team will contact you to arrange your inspection.
Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo