Chimney rebuilding for homes in Pembroke Park
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
When a rebuild enters the conversation
- Repairs that keep failing
- Cracks running through several bricks
- A crown broken into loose pieces
- Rust stains from failed metal ties
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Chimney rebuild work at homes in Pembroke Park
When an engineer should look first
The brick industry's maintenance guidance treats some conditions as structural rather than routine. Cracks through several units, stepped cracks, widespread broken brick, rust building up on steel in the masonry and walls pushed out of line are among them.
If we see those signs, we recommend an assessment by an engineer before the rebuild is priced. Their findings can change where the rebuild starts, whether the base needs work and how the chimney is tied to the house. We can plan the rebuild around their recommendations once you have them.
Choosing the mortar for the new courses
A chimney faces harsher conditions than most walls, and the mortar has to suit that. The brick industry's chimney guidance recommends a portland cement and lime mortar for chimney brickwork, chosen to handle both weather and heat.
Mortar types are standardized under ASTM C270, and each suits different conditions. We choose the mortar for the rebuilt courses with your brick and the exposure in mind, and describe it on the estimate in plain words. The mortar for setting the flue lining is chosen separately.
The inspection window and the rebuild price
Rebuilds are large projects, and you may want time to weigh one. Should you decide inside the 72 hours that follow your free inspection, whatever service you book in that span, the rebuild included, gets a 10% discount.
The window is counted from your own inspection, not from a calendar date. If you need longer, you can still book the rebuild, just without the discount. The removal line, the materials and the steps stay exactly as written, whichever way you choose. Ask us to confirm the date the window closes if that helps you plan.
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.
What a chimney rebuild estimate lists
- Tooled joints that shed water
- Roof covering protection
- Cover over the open chimney each evening
- Shoulders laid to shed water
Chimney reconstruction questions answered
Is a partial rebuild enough for my chimney?
Often, yes. Damage is usually worst above the roof, where the weather hits hardest. If the masonry below is sound, rebuilding only the damaged top section is the normal approach, and we explain why.
Will the rebuilt section match the rest of the chimney?
We aim for a close match in brick, mortar color and joint finish, and show you samples before work starts. New work often looks brighter at first and blends in as it weathers.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo