Chimney and roof repair at homes in North Bay Village
From the top of the stack to the firebox, we separate what needs repair now from what can wait.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Where chimney damage tends to surface
- Cracks across the top of the chimney
- A gap between chimney and house wall
- Lifted metal where chimney meets roof
- A musty smell from the fireplace after rain
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Chimney damage explained before it is repaired
An open chimney is covered every evening
Some repairs leave the top of the chimney open while work is under way, for example when a crown is removed or top courses are relaid. At the end of each work day we cover the open chimney, so rain and debris stay out of the flue and the house.
We also clean up as we go and haul the debris away when the work is done. Broken brick, old mortar and removed metal leave the property with us. Tell us about areas that need extra care, such as planting beds, a patio or a driveway, so protection is planned before work starts.
What the attic can show about a chimney
Where the chimney passes through the attic, staining on the masonry, damp insulation or dark marks on nearby framing show that water is reaching inside. Daylight around the chimney is another clue.
If your attic is safely accessible, tell us and we will include a look there in the visit. That view often links an inside stain to a specific side of the chimney. Please do not walk on ceiling joists or insulation to check for us, since that is a fall risk.
Exhaust that condenses inside the flue
A furnace or water heater that vents into a masonry chimney sends warm, moist exhaust up the flue. If the flue is too large for that appliance or the lining is damaged, the exhaust can cool and condense before it leaves. That moisture carries acids into the mortar and brick.
Signs include staining low on the chimney, crumbling joints near the top and debris at the base of the flue. The Florida Building Code's fuel gas volume sets how gas-fired appliances vent into chimneys. We point out when a venting question needs the appliance installer and keep the masonry repair as its own line.
Loose bricks in the top courses
The top few courses of a chimney take the most weather, the most wind and any water that gets past the crown. Their mortar often fails first, and the bricks can loosen until they rock or fall.
We check the top courses by hand where we can reach them safely. Loose units are removed, cleaned and relaid in fresh mortar, or replaced where they are broken. If the looseness continues further down than a few courses, we discuss a larger section instead.
Chimney restoration items you approve
- Removal of failed sealant patches
- Cover over an open chimney each evening
- Written record of the completed work
- Mortar smears cleaned from finished brick
Chimney damage questions from North Bay Village
Can my roofer and your team work on the same chimney?
Yes, and it often helps. We agree who handles the roof covering and who handles the chimney side of the junction, so neither trade assumes the other has closed the gap.
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.
What should I have ready for the inspection visit in North Bay Village?
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 
Heat & Glo