Chimney restoration, planned part by part, in North Lauderdale
A locally owned, family-owned team for chimney repairs, with every finding explained before anything is priced.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Changes that suggest a damaged chimney
- Damp patches near the fireplace wall
- A gap between chimney and house wall
- Water dripping onto the damper
- Old patches that keep failing
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Repairing chimney damage from the cause outward
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.
Chimney repairs before exterior painting
Painting the house often brings the chimney into view, and fresh paint makes chimney stains stand out even more. If water is still getting into the masonry, new paint on nearby walls or trim can blister and stain again.
Ask us to look at the chimney before the painting starts. Repairs to joints, flashing or the top can then be completed first, and the painter works on dry, finished surfaces. We tell you which chimney surfaces should stay unpainted so they can keep drying outward.
Access details to mention when you book
A few practical details make the visit easier. Tell us about locked gates, pets in the yard, an alarm system, a narrow side path or a spot where a ladder cannot stand.
If the fireplace sits in a room that is hard to reach, or the attic hatch is inside a closet, mention that too. These notes help us arrive with the right equipment and plan protection in advance. They also mean less time spent working out access once we arrive.
A flat metal top that holds water
On a framed chase, the metal cover on top should shed water off its edges. A flat or sagging cover lets water pool, and pooled water rusts the metal and finds its way down through seams and fastener holes.
Rust streaks down the chase and staining inside are common results. We check the shape, the seams and the storm collar around the flue pipe. Chase cover replacement handles a new cover, while damage to the enclosure below is priced as a separate repair.
Priced items for chimney and roof repair
- Crown crack sealing or recasting
- Repointing of open mortar joints
- Check of anything fastened to the chimney
- Attic-side look around the chimney
Answers on chimney restoration in North Lauderdale
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.
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 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.
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Our team will contact you to arrange your inspection.
Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo