Chimney damage assessed and repaired in Colee Hammock
A locally owned, family-owned team for chimney repairs, with every finding explained before anything is priced.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney damage that shows up indoors
- Brick pieces on the roof or patio
- A ceiling stain beside the chimney
- A cap that rattles or sits crooked
- A gap between chimney and house wall
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From diagnosis to repair of chimney damage
Cracks on the chimney breast indoors
The chimney breast is the part of the chimney that projects into the room, often plastered or painted. Cracks there can reflect movement in the masonry behind, heat from the fireplace or a finish that has aged on its own.
We look at where the crack runs and whether it lines up with anything outside or in the attic. A crack only in the finish needs a different repair from one that follows a joint in the masonry. The estimate says which case applies and what it involves.
How fuel and fire habits affect the chimney
Burning damp or unseasoned wood produces more smoke, and smoke leaves more deposits in the flue. The EPA's wood-burning guidance recommends dry wood and small, hot fires over smoldering ones.
Your habits do not cause every problem, but they help explain some of what we find. Tell us what you burn and how often. If deposits are heavy, cleaning may have to come before the lining can be judged, and that step sits on the estimate as its own item.
Cleaning chimney brick without harming it
Stains, mortar smears and deposits can often be cleaned from brick. Harsh chemicals and high water pressure, though, can etch the faces, open the joints and drive water into the wall. The brick industry's cleaning guidance calls for testing a small area before cleaning a whole wall.
We choose the gentlest method that works for the stain and the brick, and we try it on a small patch first. You see the test result before the rest is cleaned. If the stain comes from a water problem, the source is fixed before cleaning.
Metal chimney parts in salt-laden air
Where a home sits on or close to the coast, salt carried in the air settles on chimney metal. Galvanized steel corrodes faster in that marine air than inland, and caps, chase covers and flashing often show it first.
We check each metal part for rust, pitting and thinning, especially at seams and fasteners. When a part needs replacing, the metal is chosen for the exposure. The estimate names the material, so you know what will be facing the salt air.
Priced items for chimney and roof repair
- Crown crack sealing or recasting
- Repointing of open mortar joints
- Hose water test where the job needs it
- Roof access and roof covering protection
Chimney damage questions from Colee Hammock
Do I need to know which part is damaged before I call?
No. Describe what you saw, where you saw it and when it started. A stain, a fallen piece of brick or a loose cap is enough for us to plan the visit and bring the right equipment.
What should I have ready for the inspection visit in Colee Hammock?
Clear access to the fireplace and a path to the side of the house below the chimney. Earlier estimates, invoices and any appliance manuals are useful too, though the visit goes ahead without them.
Will the repaired area look different from the rest of the chimney?
New mortar and replacement brick can look different at first, and weathered masonry is hard to match exactly. We discuss the likely appearance and the available materials before you approve the work.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo