Chimney and roof repair at homes in Pinecrest
We cover an open chimney at the end of each work day and haul the debris away when the job is done.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney damage that shows up indoors
- Mortar joints that look sandy or open
- A cap that rattles or sits crooked
- Cracks that look wider than before
- Water dripping onto the damper
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Repairing chimney damage from the cause outward
Sort the damage by what caused it
Most chimney damage traces back to one of three forces. Water enters from the top and at the roofline and works into mortar and metal. Heat acts on the inside, on the flue lining and the masonry around the fireplace. Movement opens cracks where the structure has settled or pulled away from the house.
Each force calls for a different repair, so we sort the findings before we price them. A crack caused by water needs its water path closed. A crack caused by movement needs its cause assessed before any mortar goes in. Fixing only the visible mark leaves the cause in place.
A furnace or water heater venting into the chimney
Some masonry chimneys also vent a furnace or water heater. Where that appliance burns gas, the connection follows the Florida Building Code's fuel gas volume, which has its own chapter on chimneys and vents. A repair that closes or reshapes the flue can affect that appliance, even when the fireplace is the reason for the work.
Mention any appliance connected to the chimney when you book. If the repair would interrupt its venting, the schedule has to allow for that. The appliance may also need a heating or plumbing contractor to disconnect and reconnect it. We keep that coordination in the scope rather than leaving it to chance.
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.
Roofing work around the chimney in Miami-Dade County
In Miami-Dade County, roofing work falls under the Florida Building Code's HVHZ provisions, a set of roofing and structural rules the code applies to this county. Those provisions can shape how roof covering and flashing around a chimney are removed and reset.
If a repair touches the roof around your chimney, ask what those provisions require for the flashing and covering on your job. We explain which part we handle and which part a roofer handles. Both are named on the estimate so the junction is closed to the right standard.
Priced items for chimney and roof repair
- Crown crack sealing or recasting
- Relaying loose top courses
- Water repellent after masonry repairs
- Loose masonry made safe
Chimney damage and repair, common questions
Should I keep using the fireplace until the chimney is repaired?
That depends on what was found. If we advise you to stop, keep the fireplace out of use until the repair is complete. Damage that is only cosmetic may not affect use, and we tell you which case applies.
When does chimney damage call for more than a local repair?
When loose masonry runs deep, earlier repairs keep failing or the stack has moved, a local patch may not hold. We explain the evidence and whether a larger section needs rebuilding before you decide.
Do you offer maintenance visits after a repair?
Yes. A maintenance visit lets us look at the repaired areas and the rest of the chimney again. Small defects are then found while they are still small and simple to fix.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo