Chimney rebuilds and flue decisions in The Roads
Where repairs keep failing, we explain whether rebuilding the section is the sounder choice.
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Damage that points toward a rebuild
- A stack that has tipped out of plumb
- A gap widening between chimney and wall
- Brick falling onto the roof
- Water pouring in around the chimney
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How a chimney rebuild comes together
A spark screen on the rebuilt top
A cap may carry a wire mesh around its sides to catch embers and bar birds and animals from the flue. The Florida Building Code sets requirements for such spark arrestors, including a corrosion-resistant screen, enough open area and access for cleaning.
If your cap has a screen, or you want one, we choose a cap that meets those rules and suits the flue. A screen that clogs can restrict the draft, so we explain how it should be checked. The estimate lists the cap with or without a screen, as you choose.
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.
The fireplace during the rebuild
From the moment removal starts until the new masonry and crown have cured, the fireplace must not be used. Heat would dry fresh mortar too fast, and the flue may be open or blocked with protection.
We tell you when it is safe to use the fireplace again, based on the materials and the weather. If the flue needs cleaning or another check before use, we say so. The written record of the work notes the waiting time and any conditions.
How changes to a rebuild are handled
Rebuilds uncover things, and the estimate should say how changes are handled. Ours does: work stops, we show you the finding, explain what it means and price the extra work as a separate item.
Nothing outside the approved scope goes ahead without your agreement. If you decline an extra item, we explain what that means for the rebuild. The final bill then matches the scope you approved plus any changes you chose, with each one visible. You receive the change items in writing, just like the original estimate.
Steps a full rebuild may add
- Removal boundary marked and agreed
- Sound original brick cleaned for reuse
- Mortar chosen for chimney exposure
- Appliance vent disconnection coordinated
Before you approve a chimney 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.
Does the rebuild include a new crown and cap?
A rebuilt top normally gets a new crown, sloped with a drip edge and a bond break around the flue lining. A rain cap is fitted or refitted to suit the flue, and both appear on the estimate.
What should I have ready before the rebuild visit in The Roads?
A way into the room with the fireplace, a route to the part of the yard under the chimney and, if possible, attic access. Records of earlier repairs and any roof plans help us set the boundary and the order of work.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo