Chimney rebuild work from removal to crown in Shorecrest
Where the stack has moved, we explain what should be assessed before a rebuild is priced.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Clues that the stack needs reconstruction
- A stack that has tipped out of plumb
- Daylight through the masonry in the attic
- A bulge in the chimney face
- A top section that sways in the wind
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Chimney rebuilding in Shorecrest, step by step
Setting clay flue tiles as the courses rise
When clay flue tiles line the rebuilt section, they go in as the brickwork rises. The brick industry's chimney guidance describes setting the tiles a section ahead of the brick, bedding them in mortar and smoothing the joints on the inside.
Smooth inside joints help the flue draw cleanly and make cleaning easier. The tiles are checked for cracks before they go in, since a cracked tile hidden inside new brick is hard to reach later. We describe how the tiles will be set on the estimate.
A listed liner inside the rebuilt section
Instead of clay tiles, the rebuilt section can take a listed liner, usually stainless steel, fitted to its maker's instructions. Chimney liners are tested and listed under UL 1777, and each system comes with its own parts and installation rules.
A listed liner can suit a chimney where the appliance or the retained lining below calls for it. It may run the full height of the chimney rather than just the rebuilt part. Chimney liner installation covers the options, and we explain how the liner and the rebuild fit together.
The code's height rule for the top
A chimney top has to clear the roof where it passes through, and it has to clear any part of the building close by. Florida's building code sets both margins. Those margins are set for fire safety rather than for draft.
When a chimney is rebuilt, the new top has to meet that rule. We check the old height against it before work starts. If the old top fell short, we explain what the rebuild must change and how the chimney will look afterwards. That way there are no surprises when the new courses go up.
Earlier work that shaped the chimney
A chimney's history helps explain its condition. Earlier repointing, patched tops, a previous partial rebuild or a roof replacement around it all leave traces we can read.
Share invoices, estimates or notes if you have them, and anything you remember about when problems started. We check earlier work in place, since a document does not prove a repair is still sound. The history helps us set the removal line and avoid repeating what did not work. Even a rough date for the last repair is helpful.
Reconstruction items after the free inspection
- Base flashing coordinated with the roofer
- Clearance to framing at roof and attic
- Mortar chosen for chimney exposure
- Curing time before the fireplace is lit
Asked often about chimney rebuilds
Who handles the roof and flashing during a rebuild?
We set new counterflashing into the courses as they go up. The base flashing and roof covering around the chimney are coordinated with your roofer where needed, and the estimate says who does which part.
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.
Do you need to go into the attic for a rebuild?
Sometimes. If removal goes below the roof line, the attic side shows the masonry, the framing clearances and the fireblocking. We tell you in advance if attic access is part of the plan.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo