Chimney damage assessed and repaired in Boulevard Gardens
We cover an open chimney at the end of each work day and haul the debris away when the job is done.
- Owned and run locally
- 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
- Smoke that drifts back into the room
- Old patches that keep failing
- A musty smell from the fireplace after rain
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What the free inspection can and cannot confirm
Our free inspection looks at the accessible parts of the chimney, from the fireplace opening to the roof. We note what we can see directly, what we can only infer and what stays concealed behind finishes or framing. That distinction matters when the repair depends on a part nobody can see yet.
If a concealed area has to be opened to answer the repair question, we explain why and treat that access as a separate item. You decide whether to go ahead. The written estimate records what was accessible and what was not, so the limits of the visit are clear to you.
Why a wide chimney can need a cricket
Rain running down a roof slope collects against the high side of a chimney. For a chimney past a certain width that does not meet the ridge, the Florida Building Code calls for a cricket. That small sloped saddle divides the flow and steers it past both sides.
If your chimney is wide and has no cricket, water can pond behind it and test the flashing in every heavy rain. We point out whether the code's condition seems to apply and how it relates to the flashing and roof work in your scope. The roofing side of that detail is usually coordinated with a roofer.
When the fireplace can be used after a repair
Fresh mortar and concrete need time before they take heat or heavy wetting. The right waiting period depends on the materials used and the manufacturer's instructions for them.
We tell you when the fireplace can be lit again and what to avoid in the meantime. If another unresolved condition means the fireplace should stay out of use, we say that too. The written record of the work notes those instructions, so they are there when you need them. Ask again at any point if the timing is unclear.
A damp smell from the fireplace after rain
A musty smell that appears after rain suggests water is reaching the inside of the chimney. It may be entering at the top, soaking through the masonry or collecting on the smoke shelf.
Mention when the smell appears and how long it lasts. We look for the water path and for deposits that hold moisture. Fixing the entry point usually does more than any deodorizing product, and the estimate focuses on that source. If deposits in the flue add to the smell, cleaning is listed as a separate item.
Items a chimney restoration may cover
- Smoke chamber surface assessment
- Water repellent after masonry repairs
- Loose masonry made safe
- Efflorescence source traced before cleaning
Chimney and roof repair questions
Will I get anything in writing once the work is finished?
Yes. You receive a written record of the work that names the parts repaired and the materials used. Keep it with the estimate, since it helps anyone who works on the chimney later.
When does chimney damage call for more than a local repair?
When loose masonry runs deep, earlier repairs keep failing or the stack has moved, a local patch may not hold. We explain the evidence and whether a larger section needs rebuilding before you decide.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo