Chimney and roof repair at homes in Plantation
Repairs you book within 72 hours of your free inspection come with 10% off, and the scope stays the same.
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Early clues of chimney damage
- Brick pieces on the roof or patio
- Cracks across the top of the chimney
- A gap between chimney and house wall
- Peeling paint on the chimney breast
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Chimney and roof repair handled in order
White deposits on the chimney face
A white powder or crust on brick is usually efflorescence. It forms when water moving through the masonry carries dissolved salts to the surface and then evaporates. The deposit itself is mostly cosmetic, but it shows that water is traveling through the chimney.
Cleaning it off without stopping the water only buys time, because the deposit returns once the masonry gets wet again. We trace the source first, which may be the crown, the cap, a joint or the roof junction. After the cause is fixed and the brick has dried, gentle cleaning usually removes what remains.
Heat wears a chimney from the inside
Fire and exhaust heat the lining, the smoke chamber and the masonry around the fireplace whenever the chimney is in use. Repeated heating and cooling can open joints in the lining and crack the surfaces closest to the flame. Damage of this kind stays hidden from the yard.
We ask how often the fireplace is used and what burns in it, because that history shapes where we look. Heat damage inside a flue calls for a different repair from water damage on the outer face. Each finding is kept on its own line so the two are not priced as one.
Why some repairs wait for dry weather
Mortar, concrete, sealants and water repellents each need suitable conditions to set properly. Rain soon after placement can wash out fresh mortar, and a repellent needs dry masonry to soak in properly.
We plan the order of work around those needs and tell you when a step depends on the weather. Before we leave each day, any open part of the chimney gets a cover, so a pause in the work does not leave the flue exposed. Where a step must be moved, the scope and the price stay the same.
A look at the chimney after a strong storm
After a strong storm, walk around the house and look at the chimney from the ground. A cap that has shifted, flashing lifted at the roof, missing brick or debris on the roof near the base are all worth noting.
Do not climb up to check. Describe what you see when you call, and we assess the damage and any water that may have entered. Temporary protection and permanent repair are priced as separate items, so you can see what is needed immediately and what can follow.
What a chimney damage estimate lists
- Smoke chamber surface assessment
- Stucco crack routing and patching
- Temporary weather protection until the repair
- Mortar smears cleaned from finished brick
Questions about chimney restoration
Will you start the repair on the day of the inspection?
Only if you approve the scope and the job suits it. Same-day work is available when the schedule allows. Larger repairs usually need materials ordered and dry weather, so they follow on an agreed date.
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.
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
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo