Chimney and roof repair at homes in Hollywood
Stop the water first, then repair the surface. We plan chimney repairs in an order that holds up.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Changes that suggest a damaged chimney
- Rust streaks down the chimney face
- Mortar joints that look sandy or open
- Damp patches near the fireplace wall
- A damper that sticks or will not close
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Nothing starts until you approve the scope
The inspection and the written estimate come first, and the repair comes only after you approve it. If you want time to think, compare quotes or talk it over with family, that is fine. The estimate describes each item clearly enough to discuss without us in the room.
When you approve, tell us which lines you are accepting. You can accept some items now and leave others for later. The agreed scope becomes the reference for the job, and anything we find beyond it returns to you as a separate item for a decision.
Different metals touching can corrode
When two different metals touch in the presence of water, one of them can corrode faster than it would on its own. On a chimney this can happen where a new cap meets old flashing or where fasteners differ from the sheet they hold.
We look at what metals are already in place before choosing new ones. Replacement parts are selected so they sit well with the metals around them, or they are separated where that is not possible. The estimate names the metal for each new part.
Plants rooting in the masonry
Vines, moss and small plants on a chimney hold moisture against the brick and push roots into open joints. As they grow, the joints open further and more water gets in.
Pulling established growth off by hand can take mortar and brick faces with it. We note where plants are rooted and include careful removal in the scope, followed by repair of the joints underneath. Keeping climbing plants trimmed away from the chimney afterwards helps the masonry dry between rains and slows the return of the problem.
What the estimate leaves out
An estimate is as useful for what it excludes as for what it includes. Work by other trades, interior refinishing after a leak and items you chose to defer should be named, so no one assumes they are covered.
We name exclusions on the estimate itself. If you want an excluded item priced, ask and we will add it as a separate line. That way the final scope reflects your choices and nothing is left implied. It also keeps the workmanship warranty tied to the work that was actually done.
Items a chimney restoration may cover
- Base flashing and counterflashing reset
- Repointing of open mortar joints
- Chase cover and storm collar check
- Efflorescence source traced before cleaning
Chimney damage repair questions answered
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.
Does a chimney I no longer use still need repairs?
If it is damaged, yes. An unused chimney still sheds rain around its top and at the roof junction. Loose masonry or an open joint can let water into the house whether or not a fire is ever lit.
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