Taking a chimney down and rebuilding it in Palmetto Bay
Chimney rebuilding in Palmetto Bay, with any open top sheltered under a cover overnight.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When patching gives way to rebuilding
- Mortar washed out deep in the joints
- Repairs that keep failing
- Broken brick spread over large areas
- Flue tiles showing through open joints
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Our approach to chimney reconstruction
When nearby roof sections affect the height
The height rule looks at more than the spot where the chimney passes through the roof. Higher parts of the building within a set distance of the chimney count too, such as a raised roof section or an addition built after the chimney.
A chimney that met the rule when it was built may not meet it after later changes to the house. We look at the roof around the chimney during the visit and explain whether the rebuilt top must be taller to satisfy the code. The estimate states the planned height in words.
Rebuilding before a new roof goes on
If a roof replacement is planned, the chimney rebuild should usually come first. The new courses, counterflashing and crown can then be finished before the new covering is laid around the base.
Doing it the other way round means disturbing new roofing to reach the chimney. Tell us the roofer's timing and scope. We agree the order with them, so the flashing layers are built in the right sequence and the junction closes once. That also keeps each trade's part of the junction clearly separate.
When the roof junction is the problem
Water at the roof junction can make a chimney look worse than it is. Where the masonry is sound and the flashing has failed, chimney flashing repair can stop the water without a rebuild.
We check the masonry above and below the flashing before deciding. If the brick around the junction has broken up, rebuilding that section may be needed to give the new flashing a sound surface. The estimate explains the choice. Flashing repair on sound brick is a much smaller job, and we price it that way. You see the flashing and the masonry findings side by side.
Rebuilding a chimney you do not use
If the fireplace sits idle, you might wonder whether a failing chimney is worth rebuilding. An unused chimney still stands above the roof, still carries its own weight and still lets water in where its masonry has failed.
We explain what the chimney needs to be safe and watertight, even if it will not be used. The flue lining decisions may be simpler in that case, and we discuss what can be left out. The estimate shows the difference. A rebuilt top also keeps rain out of the house whether or not the fireplace is lit.
Rebuild work, line by line
- Removal boundary marked and agreed
- Sound original brick cleaned for reuse
- Clay flue tiles set as courses rise
- Scaffold or roof staging
What people ask before a rebuild
What happens to the flue lining during a rebuild?
The lining is rebuilt with the masonry, either as new clay flue tiles set as the courses rise or as a listed liner. The choice depends on the appliance connected, and it is priced as its own line.
What happens if it rains during the rebuild?
Open work stays covered, and fresh mortar is protected from heavy rain. Steps that need dry weather move to a suitable day, and the scope and price stay the same.
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
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- 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.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo