A local chimney repair contractor for The Hammocks
We explain what we found, what it means for your fireplace and what each repair would change.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney damage that shows up indoors
- A damper that sticks or will not close
- Lifted metal where chimney meets roof
- A stack that leans away from the roof
- Old patches that keep failing
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From diagnosis to repair of chimney damage
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.
Masonry stack or factory-built metal chimney
Two chimneys can look alike from the street and still be built in very different ways. A masonry chimney is built on site from brick, block or stone. A factory-built chimney is a listed metal system, often hidden inside a framed chase with siding or stucco on the outside.
The Florida Building Code treats them separately. Masonry chimneys follow its construction rules for support, lining and the top, while a factory-built chimney must stay within its listing and its maker's instructions. That difference decides which parts we can use and which repair methods apply, so we confirm the type before writing any repair line.
Upfront pricing and changes you agree to
Upfront pricing means you see the cost of each item before work begins, and there are no hidden fees added at the end. The estimate names the work, the material and the price for every line you approve, so the total is clear from the start.
If the job changes, the price changes only with your agreement. A newly exposed defect is described, priced as a separate item and left for your decision. That way the total you pay matches the work you chose, and you can see exactly where any difference came from.
Keeping the room clean during chimney work
Work inside the flue or around the fireplace can release soot and dust into the room. Before starting, we cover the floor near the fireplace, seal the opening where work is carried out and keep a clear path for equipment.
Tell us about furniture, rugs or anything fragile near the fireplace, and whether there are pets or children at home during the work. We plan protection for those areas. At the end, we clean the work area and remove the protection with the debris.
Items a chimney restoration may cover
- Base flashing and counterflashing reset
- Listed replacement parts for metal chimneys
- Cover over an open chimney each evening
- Mortar smears cleaned from finished brick
Chimney damage and repair, common questions
Can I approve part of the repair list and leave the rest?
Yes. Many estimates hold items with different urgency. We mark which ones affect safety or water entry, and you can approve those now and schedule the others as later jobs.
Who do I call if pieces of the chimney are falling now?
Keep everyone away from the area below first. Then use our 24/7 emergency line, which is meant for chimney problems that cannot wait for a routine visit, such as masonry coming loose at height.
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
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo