Chimney and roof repair at homes in Lauderdale Harbours
A free inspection comes first, then a written estimate that separates each damaged part from the next.
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Damage on a chimney worth a closer look
- Mortar joints that look sandy or open
- Cracks across the top of the chimney
- A damper that sticks or will not close
- Plants rooting in the chimney joints
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Our chimney restoration work in Lauderdale Harbours
Clear repellent is the last step, not the fix
A clear water repellent can reduce how much rain the brick absorbs, but it cannot close a crack, fill an open joint or replace missing flashing. Applied over defects, it may slow drying and hold moisture that is already inside the masonry.
That is why chimney waterproofing belongs at the end of a repair sequence, not in place of it. If a repellent makes sense for your chimney, we choose a vapor-permeable product suited to masonry and apply it only after the physical repairs are done. Ask whether your chimney needs one at all before adding it to the scope.
The sealant joint where chimney meets siding
Where a chimney runs alongside siding or stucco, a sealant joint often closes the gap between the two materials. Sealant ages faster than brick, and once it cracks or pulls away, rain can run behind the siding.
We check that joint as part of the visit. Renewing a failed sealant joint is a modest repair, but water that has already traveled behind it may have reached framing or sheathing. Where that is suspected, we say so and price any further opening as a separate item.
Keeping people clear while we work
Chimney work involves tools, materials and debris moving overhead. During the job, keep children and pets indoors or away from the side of the house where we are working, and avoid parking under the chimney.
The fireplace stays out of use for the duration. We set up the work area before starting and tell you which doors or paths to avoid. At the end of each day the area is left tidy, the open chimney is covered and access routes are clear again.
How a chimney damage visit usually runs
The visit begins with a conversation about what you noticed and when. We then look at the fireplace and flue from inside, the chimney from the ground and, where safe, from the roof. Where there is access, the attic view is added.
Before leaving, we explain the findings and answer questions on site. The written estimate follows, with each repair on its own line. Nothing is started during the visit unless you approve it and the job suits same-day work, which is available when the schedule allows.
What a chimney damage estimate lists
- Smoke chamber surface assessment
- Cover over an open chimney each evening
- Coordination with your roofer where needed
- Efflorescence source traced before cleaning
Asked often about chimney damage
Do I need to know which part is damaged before I call?
No. Describe what you saw, where you saw it and when it started. A stain, a fallen piece of brick or a loose cap is enough for us to plan the visit and bring the right equipment.
Can I approve part of the repair list and leave the rest?
Yes. Many estimates hold items with different urgency. We mark which ones affect safety or water entry, and you can approve those now and schedule the others as later jobs.
Who do I call if pieces of the chimney are falling now?
Keep everyone away from the area below first. Then use our 24/7 emergency line, which is meant for chimney problems that cannot wait for a routine visit, such as masonry coming loose at height.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo