Chimney mortar joints repointed in Davie
A water repellent is discussed only after the joints are sound and have had time to settle.
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- Available for same-day service
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- Family owned and run
Mortar wear to mention when you call
- Mortar eroded back from the brick face
- Sandy grit at the base of the chimney
- Plants rooting in the mortar joints
- Water inside after rain on one side
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From raking to tooling, the repointing sequence
Using the fireplace during joint work
Repointing happens on the outside of the chimney, but the mortar is still curing for a while after it goes in. Heat from a fire warms the masonry around the flue and can dry fresh joints faster than planned.
We tell you whether to hold off on fires during the project and when normal use can resume. The answer depends on where we worked and the mortar used. If an appliance vents into the chimney, tell us before work starts so its flue stays clear throughout.
Maintenance visits that recheck the joints
Periodic inspection of masonry is part of brick industry maintenance advice, with closer attention to chimneys because of their exposure. Joints tend to fail area by area, and small areas are easier to repoint than large ones.
A maintenance visit includes a look at the joints on the stack above the roof, the crown and the flashing line. We note changes since the last visit and tell you whether anything needs attention yet. Catching a small area early keeps the repair small. Ask about maintenance visits when you book your inspection.
When the chimney joints need nothing yet
Some inspections end without any repointing. Weathered joints can still be firm, with no gaps along the bond line and no sign of water getting through. When that is the case, we tell you the mortar is doing its job.
You also hear what we checked and which changes would be worth a call, such as grit gathering at the base or joints sinking behind the brick face. A maintenance visit later can confirm they are holding. Work the chimney does not need stays off your estimate.
One chimney face worse than the others
One face of a chimney can show far more joint wear than the rest. That face may take more rain, dry more slowly or sit below a failing part of the crown or cap. The pattern is a clue.
We compare the faces during the inspection and look for what makes the worst one different. The repointing may focus on that face, and the cause above it may need its own repair. We explain both, so the new joints are not worn down the same way.
What we check before quoting repointing
- Raking to an even, sound depth
- Joint dampening before new mortar
- Protection for windows, roof and plantings
- Cleanup and haul-away of old mortar
Your chimney tuckpointing questions
Should the chimney be waterproofed after repointing in Davie?
Not straight away. The brick industry's advice on clear coatings is to wait several months after repairs, because the repairs often stop the water on their own. A repellent after that is a separate item.
How is dust handled while old mortar is removed?
Raking makes dust and noise. We agree with you which windows stay shut, protect surfaces below and clean up as we go. Tell us about vents, patio furniture or vehicles near the chimney so we can plan protection.
Will you repoint the joints inside my firebox as well?
Firebox joints use refractory mortar and belong to firebox repair, a separate service. Chimney tuckpointing covers the exterior masonry. If both need work, each is priced on its own line so you can decide.
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.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo