Chimney rebuilds and flue decisions in The Hammocks
Chimney rebuilding in The Hammocks, 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
Damage that points toward a rebuild
- Mortar washed out deep in the joints
- Repairs that keep failing
- Rust stains from failed metal ties
- Soft mortar you can scrape out by hand
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How a chimney rebuild comes together
The evidence behind a rebuild recommendation
A rebuild recommendation should rest on things you can check. We look at how deep the mortar has failed, how many units are loose or broken, where cracks run and whether the stack has moved.
We also look at what has been done before. A chimney that has been repointed or patched several times with the damage returning tells its own story. The estimate lists the evidence plainly, so you can weigh it yourself or show it to someone else before deciding.
If removal shows damage below the line
Masonry can look sound on the outside and be weak behind. Once the upper courses come off, the courses below may prove softer than expected, and the planned line may need to drop.
If that happens, we stop and show you what was uncovered before going further. You hear what it means and what it would add. The line moves only with your agreement, and the extra work is priced as a separate item. That keeps the final bill tied to decisions you made.
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.
Tooling the new joints to shed rain
The finish on a mortar joint affects how well the wall sheds water. The brick industry's guidance names concave, V-shaped and grapevine joints as the most resistant to water on exterior brickwork.
We tool the rebuilt joints at the right stage, when the mortar is firm to the thumb, so the surface is dense. Where the retained masonry has a different joint profile, we discuss whether to match it or use a more weather-resistant shape. The chosen profile is named on the estimate.
Chimney rebuild lines you approve
- Dismantling to sound masonry
- Clearance to framing at roof and attic
- Shoulders laid to shed water
- Mortar smears cleaned from finished brick
Questions people raise about a rebuild in The Hammocks
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.
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.
What paperwork do I get after the rebuild?
A written record of the work that shows where the rebuild started, what was used for the lining, crown and flashing. Keep it with your house papers.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo