Chimney damage assessed and repaired in Coconut Grove
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
Changes that suggest a damaged chimney
- White crust spreading over the brick
- Lifted metal where chimney meets roof
- Peeling paint on the chimney breast
- Plants rooting in the chimney joints
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Repairing chimney damage from the cause outward
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.
When another trade is part of the job
Some chimney repairs touch work that belongs to other trades. A roofer may need to reset the covering around the chimney. An electrician may need to move a wire, and a plumbing or heating contractor may need to disconnect an appliance vent.
We tell you which parts of the job need someone else and when in the sequence they fit. The estimate lists our work and names the other trade's step, so nothing is assumed. If you already work with a roofer or contractor, we are glad to coordinate with them directly.
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.
A closer look after an event or a change
NFPA 211, the national standard for chimneys, fireplaces and vents, expects a closer look at a chimney after an event that could have damaged it. A change in how the chimney is used, such as a new appliance, calls for one too.
If your chimney has been through something unusual, such as a strong storm, an impact or a new connection, mention it when you call. We explain what the visit can check from accessible areas and what would need more access. The findings then guide whether the fireplace should be used and which repairs come first.
Priced items for chimney and roof repair
- Base flashing and counterflashing reset
- Stucco crack routing and patching
- Cover over an open chimney each evening
- Coordination with your roofer where needed
Chimney and roof repair questions
What happens during the free inspection for chimney damage?
We look at the accessible parts, from the fireplace opening to the top of the chimney, and connect what you noticed with the part behind it. You hear the findings on site, then receive a written estimate that lists each repair separately.
Should chimney repairs wait until after a planned new roof?
It is better to plan them together. Masonry and flashing work at the roof junction often ties into the new covering, so we agree the sequence with your roofer before either job starts.
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