Chimney damage assessed and repaired in Palmetto Bay
Our family team repairs the damaged part and leaves you a written record of the work we did.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney damage you can spot from the yard
- A cap that rattles or sits crooked
- A gap between chimney and house wall
- Cracks that look wider than before
- A musty smell from the fireplace after rain
Jump to
Working through chimney damage in Palmetto Bay
What the workmanship warranty stands behind
Our workmanship warranty covers the repair work we agreed and completed. It relates to how that work was done, which is one reason the scope matters so much. A clear description of each repaired part shows exactly what the warranty stands behind.
Because it relates to the work performed, it cannot speak for parts of the chimney we did not repair. Ask us what the warranty means for your particular job before you approve. Keep the written record of the work with the estimate, so the details are easy to find if a question ever comes up about the repaired area.
Every repair line names its material
An estimate that says repair chimney leaves too much unsaid. Each line should name what will be used. That might be a mortar suited to the existing brick, a sheet metal for new flashing or a listed part for a factory-built chimney.
Knowing the material lets you compare quotes fairly and understand how the repair will behave. Ask us why a material was chosen and what the alternatives are. Where appearance matters, we discuss color and texture before you approve anything.
Plants rooting in the masonry
Vines, moss and small plants on a chimney hold moisture against the brick and push roots into open joints. As they grow, the joints open further and more water gets in.
Pulling established growth off by hand can take mortar and brick faces with it. We note where plants are rooted and include careful removal in the scope, followed by repair of the joints underneath. Keeping climbing plants trimmed away from the chimney afterwards helps the masonry dry between rains and slows the return of the problem.
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.
Chimney restoration items you approve
- Cover over an open chimney each evening
- Written record of the completed work
- Check of anything fastened to the chimney
- Attic-side look around the chimney
Chimney damage questions from Palmetto Bay
What if you find more damage once the work has started?
We stop and show you the new finding before the scope grows. You hear what it means and what it would add, and that extra item goes ahead only if you agree to it.
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.
Will the repaired area look different from the rest of the chimney?
New mortar and replacement brick can look different at first, and weathered masonry is hard to match exactly. We discuss the likely appearance and the available materials before you approve the work.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
We received your request
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