Chimney damage assessed and repaired in Kendall
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
- Brick pieces on the roof or patio
- Damp patches near the fireplace wall
- Water dripping onto the damper
- A musty smell from the fireplace after rain
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A discount counted from your own inspection
Any service you book within 72 hours of your free inspection comes with a 10% discount. The window runs from the inspection at your home, so it depends on your schedule rather than a date printed somewhere. It covers repairs and the other services listed on the estimate.
Take the time you need to read the scope and ask questions. If you decide within that window, the discount applies to the services you book. If you need longer, you can still book the work later, just without the discount. Either way, the scope, the materials and the sequence stay exactly as described.
Open mortar joints and where they lead
Mortar is meant to be the softer, sacrificial part of a masonry wall. Over time joints erode, crack or pull away from the brick, and each opening lets water further in. Joint damage often shows first on the faces that take the most weather and on the courses near the top.
When the problem is limited to joints, chimney tuckpointing is the focused repair. Where bricks are also broken, mixed masonry work fits better. We describe which joints are affected and why, so you can see whether a small area or a whole face needs attention before you decide.
When another trade is part of the job
Some chimney repairs touch work that belongs to other trades. A roofer may need to reset the covering around the chimney. An electrician may need to move a wire, and a plumbing or heating contractor may need to disconnect an appliance vent.
We tell you which parts of the job need someone else and when in the sequence they fit. The estimate lists our work and names the other trade's step, so nothing is assumed. If you already work with a roofer or contractor, we are glad to coordinate with them directly.
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.
Line items in a chimney restoration estimate
- Smoke chamber surface assessment
- Loose masonry made safe
- Firebox and hearth findings noted separately
- Connected appliance vent noted and protected
Chimney damage and repair, common questions
What happens during the free inspection for chimney damage?
We look at the accessible parts, from the fireplace opening to the top of the chimney, and connect what you noticed with the part behind it. You hear the findings on site, then receive a written estimate that lists each repair separately.
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.
Can you finish a repair another company started?
We can assess it. We look at what was done, what remains open and whether the earlier work is sound, then price the remaining repair as its own scope for you to approve.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- 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.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo