Chimney damage, diagnosed before repair, in Cutler Bay
Clear findings, separate prices and a workmanship warranty on the repair work we complete.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Early clues of chimney damage
- Mortar joints that look sandy or open
- Flakes or grit falling into the firebox
- Cracks that look wider than before
- Plants rooting in the chimney joints
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Chimney and roof repair handled in order
What the workmanship warranty stands behind
Our workmanship warranty covers the repair work we agreed and completed. It relates to how that work was done, which is one reason the scope matters so much. A clear description of each repaired part shows exactly what the warranty stands behind.
Because it relates to the work performed, it cannot speak for parts of the chimney we did not repair. Ask us what the warranty means for your particular job before you approve. Keep the written record of the work with the estimate, so the details are easy to find if a question ever comes up about the repaired area.
Paint and film coatings on chimney brick
Some chimneys have been painted or coated with a film that sits on the surface. A film can hold moisture inside the brick instead of letting it dry outward. Trapped water can then push the coating off, sometimes with the brick face attached.
If your chimney has a coating that is peeling, blistering or darkening in patches, mention it when you book. We look at what lies beneath the failing areas and whether the coating is part of the problem. Removing or replacing a coating is its own decision, separate from the masonry repair, and it is priced that way.
Why a pressure washer is not a chimney tool
A pressure washer can strip loose mortar, scar soft brick and force water deep into joints and cracks. On a chimney, that water can reach the inside of the flue or the house framing behind it.
If someone has pressure-washed your chimney recently, mention it when you book. We look for eroded joints and damaged faces that may date from it. Where cleaning is needed, we use low-pressure methods tested on a small area first. Damaged joints are repointed before any cleaning of the surrounding brick goes ahead.
Salt air and the small metal parts
Close to salt water, the small parts of a chimney can fail before the large ones. Screws, clips and anchors corrode, and where two different metals touch, salt deposits speed the damage at the contact point.
We look at fasteners and metal joints closely on coastal and near-coast chimneys. Replacement fasteners are matched to the metal they hold, or the two are separated. That detail costs little at the time of repair and helps the new part stay put. Corroded fasteners we cannot reach are noted for a later visit.
What your chimney damage visit can include
- Rain cap refit or replacement
- Water repellent after masonry repairs
- Check of anything fastened to the chimney
- Connected appliance vent noted and protected
Before you approve chimney damage repairs
Is there a discount if I book soon after the inspection?
Yes. Any service you book within 72 hours of your free inspection gets a 10% discount. The window starts at the inspection in your home, and the scope and materials on the estimate stay exactly as written.
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.
Do you offer maintenance visits after a repair?
Yes. A maintenance visit lets us look at the repaired areas and the rest of the chimney again. Small defects are then found while they are still small and simple to fix.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
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Local service. Careful repairs. A fireplace worth coming home to.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo