Restore a damaged chimney in Virginia Gardens
A free inspection comes first, then a written estimate that separates each damaged part from the next.
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Chimney damage around homes in Virginia Gardens
- Brick pieces on the roof or patio
- A cap that rattles or sits crooked
- A damper that sticks or will not close
- Water dripping onto the damper
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Chimney damage repair, one part at a time
Items fastened to the chimney
Antennas, satellite dishes, lights and brackets are sometimes fastened to a chimney. The Florida Building Code does not allow a chimney to carry loads other than its own weight unless it is designed for them. Anchor holes can also let water into the masonry.
Tell us what is attached and whether it is still in use. We check the anchor points for cracks and open holes. Removing an unused item and sealing the holes can be added to the scope, and moving a working item is coordinated with whoever services it.
What the estimate leaves out
An estimate is as useful for what it excludes as for what it includes. Work by other trades, interior refinishing after a leak and items you chose to defer should be named, so no one assumes they are covered.
We name exclusions on the estimate itself. If you want an excluded item priced, ask and we will add it as a separate line. That way the final scope reflects your choices and nothing is left implied. It also keeps the workmanship warranty tied to the work that was actually done.
When to stop using the fireplace for now
Some signs mean the fireplace should rest for now. Pieces of lining in the firebox are one. Smoke escaping anywhere other than the top of the chimney is another, as is being told the flue is damaged. Keep the fireplace out of use until the chimney has been looked at.
Tell us which of these you have noticed when you book. Some of these signs point to damage inside the flue that cannot be seen from the room. We explain what we find and what must be repaired before it is safe to light a fire again.
How fuel and fire habits affect the chimney
Burning damp or unseasoned wood produces more smoke, and smoke leaves more deposits in the flue. The EPA's wood-burning guidance recommends dry wood and small, hot fires over smoldering ones.
Your habits do not cause every problem, but they help explain some of what we find. Tell us what you burn and how often. If deposits are heavy, cleaning may have to come before the lining can be judged, and that step sits on the estimate as its own item.
Chimney damage repair items we price
- Chase cover and storm collar check
- Gap at the house wall assessed
- Loose masonry made safe
- Temporary weather protection until the repair
Before you approve chimney damage repairs
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.
Can you finish a repair another company started?
We can assess it. We look at what was done, what remains open and whether the earlier work is sound, then price the remaining repair as its own scope for you to approve.
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 Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- 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