Chimney tuckpointing for homes in Hollywood
Chimney tuckpointing in Hollywood begins with a free inspection of every face of the stack.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Joint trouble you can spot from the yard
- Mortar eroded back from the brick face
- Stepped cracks following the mortar lines
- Loose brick where joints have washed out
- Joint profile worn flat or recessed
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How we approach chimney tuckpointing in Hollywood
Tuckpointing and repointing on your estimate
Federal preservation guidance notes that repointing is the accurate name for replacing deteriorated mortar, and that tuckpointing strictly describes a decorative raised joint. In everyday use, the two words usually describe the same chimney job.
What matters is what the estimate says will happen. It should name the faces and joints included, how deep the old mortar will be removed and what the new mortar is meant to match. We write it that way, whichever word you used when you called.
Repointing out of direct sun on hot days
Mortar needs time to cure with water in it. Federal preservation guidance recommends doing repointing work in the shade where possible, because strong sunlight on a hot wall pulls water out of fresh joints before they bond.
We plan the work so the face being repointed is in shade where possible, and we cover it when it is not. That can mean starting on a different face in the morning and another in the afternoon. We explain the plan so the sequence makes sense to you.
Why new mortar looks brighter at first
Even a well-matched mortar looks a little different when it is new. Federal preservation guidance explains that old mortar has weathered at the surface, exposing more of its sand, while new mortar has not. The difference usually softens as the new joints weather.
We tell you what to expect so a slight contrast on the day is not a surprise. We match to sheltered, unweathered areas of the original mortar, because that is what the new joints will come to resemble. Patience usually does more than any treatment.
Cleanup and removal of the old mortar
Raked mortar, dust and broken pieces are collected as the work goes on, not left on the roof or in the beds below. When the job is done, the area is cleaned and the debris is hauled away with us.
Mortar smears on the brick are brushed off while they are soft. Paths and roof surfaces near the chimney are swept. If anything was moved to give us access, we put it back or tell you where it is. You should find the site as tidy as we found it, with new joints in the chimney.
The tuckpointing items you approve
- Head joints cleared by hand
- Sample area where the finish matters
- Joint profile that sheds water
- Cleanup and haul-away of old mortar
Questions to ask before repointing
Does tuckpointing stop water getting into the chimney?
It can, when open joints are the path water takes. Water also enters through the crown, cap, flashing or cracked brick. We explain what the joints contribute, and when this job calls for a hose water test we tell you why.
Does the workmanship warranty cover tuckpointing in Hollywood?
Yes. The joints we renew under the agreed scope carry our workmanship warranty. The written record lists the faces and areas repointed, which helps if you notice anything about the chimney later on.
Why did earlier repointing fall out of the joints?
Shallow preparation is a frequent reason. When old mortar is not raked deep enough, a thin skin of new mortar has little to grip. A mix that is too hard, or water still entering the wall, can also cause it.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo