Chimney damage, diagnosed before repair, in Lauderdale Isles
Same-day visits are available when the schedule allows, and each repair still waits for your approval.
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Chimney damage around homes in Lauderdale Isles
- A cap that rattles or sits crooked
- Cracks across the top of the chimney
- A gap between chimney and house wall
- Smoke that drifts back into the room
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What chimney restoration involves at your home
Chimneys built from more than one material
Some chimneys combine brick with stucco, stone or a framed section higher up. Each material has its own repair method, and the transitions between them are common places for water to enter.
We note where one material meets another and how each part is holding up. A repair that suits brick may be wrong for stucco, and the reverse is also true. The estimate names the method for each material, so the repairs fit what is actually there rather than one approach for the whole stack.
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.
An unused flue still has a top
A flue that no longer serves an appliance still ends at the top of the chimney, and rain can still enter it. If it was left open, water and debris may be collecting inside.
We look at how an unused flue was closed off, if at all. Options depend on whether you may want to use it again. We explain those options and what each one leaves in place, so the choice is yours rather than something decided for you during another repair.
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.
Scope lines after a chimney damage inspection
- Base flashing and counterflashing reset
- Water repellent after masonry repairs
- Stucco crack routing and patching
- Check of anything fastened to the chimney
Before you approve chimney damage repairs
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.
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.
What should I have ready for the inspection visit in Lauderdale Isles?
Clear access to the fireplace and a path to the side of the house below the chimney. Earlier estimates, invoices and any appliance manuals are useful too, though the visit goes ahead without them.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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