A chimney rebuild contractor for South Middle River
We take the damaged section down to sound masonry and rebuild it with a new top and flashing tie-in.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What a chimney due for rebuilding shows
- A crown broken into loose pieces
- Brick falling onto the roof
- Stepped cracks down the stack
- Rust stains from failed metal ties
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Rebuilding from sound masonry upward
Building the new walls solid
Every new course in a rebuild follows the code's rule for chimney walls. Solid units are used, or hollow units with their cells grouted full.
Behind the face, the new work is laid with full joints so there are no voids for water to move through. That hidden part of a rebuild is easy to skip and hard to check once finished. We describe the wall construction on the estimate so you know what is inside the new masonry, not only what shows.
Protecting the yard and paths below
The ground under a rebuild takes falling dust, equipment and foot traffic. Planted beds, lawns, pavers and pool areas near the chimney need protection before removal starts.
Tell us what lies below the chimney and what matters most to you. We plan where equipment stands and how material moves, and cover sensitive areas. Irrigation heads and outdoor lights near the base are marked so they are not damaged. At the end, we clean the area and remove the protection with the rest of the debris.
Your approval before any removal
Nothing is taken down until you approve the rebuild scope. Once masonry is removed it cannot be put back, so this is the most important approval point in the project.
Take the time you need. Compare quotes, ask questions and, where the damage suggests it, get a structural opinion first. When you approve, the agreed scope becomes the reference for the job. Any change after that comes back to you as a separate item, priced and explained. Approving part of the work, such as the make-safe step alone, is also an option.
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.
Rebuild work, line by line
- Base flashing coordinated with the roofer
- Structural assessment flagged where needed
- Mortar smears cleaned from finished brick
- Sample panel for brick and mortar
Rebuilding questions from homes in South Middle River
Will the rebuilt chimney need to be taller than before?
Only if the old top fell short of the Florida Building Code's height rule for chimneys. We check it against the roof and nearby parts of the house and explain any change before you approve.
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.
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