Chimney and roof repair at homes in Harbordale
Same-day visits are available when the schedule allows, and each repair still waits for your approval.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Damage on a chimney worth a closer look
- A ceiling stain beside the chimney
- Mortar joints that look sandy or open
- Flakes or grit falling into the firebox
- Smoke that drifts back into the room
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Restoring a chimney that has taken damage
Comparing two chimney repair estimates
When you hold two estimates, compare them line by line rather than by the total. Check that each one names the same damaged parts, the same materials and the same access and protection.
A lower total can reflect a smaller scope, a different material or work left out. Ask each company what is included, what is excluded and how new findings are handled. We are happy to walk through our estimate so you can see how it lines up against another.
Wind load on the exposed top of the stack
Above the roof line, a chimney has no shelter, so wind reaches it from whichever side it blows. Loose caps, lifted flashing edges and cracked top courses are often the first damage to appear after windy weather.
We look closely at the top section for loose parts and open joints. A small repair at the top can prevent water from reaching the courses below. If the top section has loosened throughout, we explain whether resetting or rebuilding it fits better.
How the repair will look next to old work
Fresh mortar and replacement brick rarely look identical to masonry that has weathered for years. Color, texture and joint shape all affect how well a repair blends in.
We talk about the expected appearance before you approve, and show samples where it matters. Some difference often softens as the new material weathers. If appearance is important to you, say so early, because it can influence the choice of material and how far the repair extends. A larger repair area can sometimes blend better than a small patch.
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.
What a chimney damage estimate lists
- Replacement of spalled brick units
- Chase cover and storm collar check
- Cover over an open chimney each evening
- Sealant renewal where chimney meets siding
Asked often about chimney damage
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.
My chimney is a metal flue inside a framed box. Can you help?
Yes. That is a factory-built chimney, and its repairs must stay within the maker's listing. We look for the model label so the correct parts can be ordered, and we repair the framed enclosure as its own item.
Do you give prices before any work begins?
Yes. The written estimate prices each item before you approve anything, with no hidden fees added afterwards. If the job changes, the new item is priced and left for your decision.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo