Chimney damage repair for homes in Fort Lauderdale
Our family team repairs the damaged part and leaves you a written record of the work we did.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Changes that suggest a damaged chimney
- Flakes or grit falling into the firebox
- Smoke that drifts back into the room
- A damper that sticks or will not close
- Soft siding around a framed chase
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Masonry stack or factory-built metal chimney
Two chimneys can look alike from the street and still be built in very different ways. A masonry chimney is built on site from brick, block or stone. A factory-built chimney is a listed metal system, often hidden inside a framed chase with siding or stucco on the outside.
The Florida Building Code treats them separately. Masonry chimneys follow its construction rules for support, lining and the top, while a factory-built chimney must stay within its listing and its maker's instructions. That difference decides which parts we can use and which repair methods apply, so we confirm the type before writing any repair line.
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.
Cleaning before the flue can be judged
Soot and deposits on the inside of a flue can hide cracks and gaps in the lining. When the flue is heavily coated, an honest assessment may need a chimney sweep before the lining can be seen.
We tell you when that is the case and list the cleaning separately from any repair. After cleaning, we look again and explain what the lining shows. You then decide on repairs with the flue's actual condition in front of you rather than an estimate built on guesses.
When a ladder is not enough
Some chimneys can be reached from a ladder and the roof. Others are tall, sit over a steep slope or rise from ground level beside a two-story wall, and working safely there needs staging or scaffolding.
We explain the access method in the estimate and list it as its own item. Access equipment can be a meaningful part of the price, so it should be visible rather than folded into a vague total. If two repairs share the same access, doing them together can save a second set-up.
Items a chimney restoration may cover
- Repointing of open mortar joints
- Cover over an open chimney each evening
- Loose masonry made safe
- Mortar smears cleaned from finished brick
Answers on chimney restoration in Fort Lauderdale
What if you find more damage once the work has started?
We stop and show you the new finding before the scope grows. You hear what it means and what it would add, and that extra item goes ahead only if you agree to it.
How do you protect the roof and yard during chimney work?
We plan access to limit foot traffic on the roof covering and protect the areas below the chimney. Mention planting beds, a pool deck or fragile paving when you book so protection is part of the plan.
What happens to the old brick, mortar and metal?
We clean up as the work goes and haul the debris away when the job is done. Broken masonry, old metal and packaging leave the property with us rather than in your bins.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo