Chimney and roof repair at homes in Biscayne Gardens
From the top of the stack to the firebox, we separate what needs repair now from what can wait.
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- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney damage that shows up indoors
- Cracks across the top of the chimney
- White crust spreading over the brick
- Cracks that look wider than before
- Water dripping onto the damper
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From diagnosis to repair of chimney damage
The metal rain cap and the masonry top differ
The metal hood that sits over the flue opening is a rain cap, a different part from the masonry crown beneath it. It keeps rain and debris out of the flue, and the code expects any rain cap to leave enough open area for the chimney to vent properly.
A cap can rust, loosen in the wind or clog with debris. Swapping the cap leaves a cracked crown just as it was, so the two parts are assessed side by side. When the cap includes a spark screen, the code calls for a mesh that resists heat and corrosion and can be removed for cleaning. The screen also has to stay clear enough for smoke to pass.
Chimney repairs before exterior painting
Painting the house often brings the chimney into view, and fresh paint makes chimney stains stand out even more. If water is still getting into the masonry, new paint on nearby walls or trim can blister and stain again.
Ask us to look at the chimney before the painting starts. Repairs to joints, flashing or the top can then be completed first, and the painter works on dry, finished surfaces. We tell you which chimney surfaces should stay unpainted so they can keep drying outward.
Items fastened to the chimney
Antennas, satellite dishes, lights and brackets are sometimes fastened to a chimney. The Florida Building Code does not allow a chimney to carry loads other than its own weight unless it is designed for them. Anchor holes can also let water into the masonry.
Tell us what is attached and whether it is still in use. We check the anchor points for cracks and open holes. Removing an unused item and sealing the holes can be added to the scope, and moving a working item is coordinated with whoever services it.
Loose bricks in the top courses
The top few courses of a chimney take the most weather, the most wind and any water that gets past the crown. Their mortar often fails first, and the bricks can loosen until they rock or fall.
We check the top courses by hand where we can reach them safely. Loose units are removed, cleaned and relaid in fresh mortar, or replaced where they are broken. If the looseness continues further down than a few courses, we discuss a larger section instead.
Priced items for chimney and roof repair
- Gap at the house wall assessed
- Coordination with your roofer where needed
- Loose masonry made safe
- Connected appliance vent noted and protected
Chimney damage and repair, common questions
Can my roofer and your team work on the same chimney?
Yes, and it often helps. We agree who handles the roof covering and who handles the chimney side of the junction, so neither trade assumes the other has closed the gap.
Do you give prices before any work begins?
Yes. The written estimate prices each item before you approve anything, with no hidden fees added afterwards. If the job changes, the new item is priced and left for your decision.
When would an engineer need to look at my chimney?
Signs such as cracks running through several bricks, stepped cracking, a stack pulling away from the house or widespread broken brick can point to a structural cause. We tell you when that assessment should come before repair.
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.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo