Chimney damage, diagnosed before repair, in Little Haiti
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 Little Haiti
- A ceiling stain beside the chimney
- Damp patches near the fireplace wall
- Smoke that drifts back into the room
- A musty smell from the fireplace after rain
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Chimney damage, the causes and the repairs
What to mention when you call about damage
You do not need the right trade term to book a visit. Describe what you saw, where you saw it and when it started. A piece of brick on the patio, a rusty streak on the chimney face or a damp patch beside the fireplace are all useful starting points.
Mention how the fireplace is used and whether anything else vents into the chimney, such as a furnace or water heater. Tell us about recent roof work, earlier chimney repairs and any advice you were given to stop using the fireplace. Those details shape how we plan the visit and what we bring.
Two metal layers guard the roof junction
At the roof line, the gap between masonry and roof covering is closed with metal in two layers. The lower piece, the base flashing, lies on the roof and turns up the brick. The upper piece is let into a mortar joint and folds down over it, so rain crosses both layers instead of slipping behind.
Leaks at this junction often come from a failed lap, a loose counterflashing edge or a joint that has opened where the metal enters the brick. Sealant smeared over the top may slow a leak for a while, but it rarely restores the lapped arrangement. Chimney flashing repair addresses that junction as a whole.
When the same repair keeps failing
A crack that returns after being filled, or a leak that comes back after new sealant, tells us the cause was not addressed. Repeating the same fix tends to give the same result.
Tell us what was done before, when, and how long it held. We look past the failed repair to the reason behind it, which may be water from a different part, movement or a mismatched material. The new estimate explains what will be done differently this time and why.
Two flues side by side in one stack
Some chimneys carry two or more flues side by side, one for the fireplace and another for a different appliance or a second fireplace. Each flue has its own lining and its own job.
Tell us what each flue serves, if you know. Damage in one flue can affect the masonry around the flue beside it, and a repair on one should not block or weaken the other. We check each flue we can reach and list findings separately for each one.
Chimney damage repair items we price
- Hose water test where the job needs it
- Removal of failed sealant patches
- Debris cleanup and haul-away
- Check of anything fastened to the chimney
Questions about chimney restoration
What happens to the old brick, mortar and metal?
We clean up as the work goes and haul the debris away when the job is done. Broken masonry, old metal and packaging leave the property with us rather than in your bins.
Can you tell whether water comes from the chimney or the roof?
Often, yes. We look at the flashing, the top of the chimney and the roof covering nearby. Where the source is still unclear, a hose water test on one area at a time can separate them.
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