Tuckpointing for chimneys in Lighthouse Point
Joint work starts with finding the water that wore the mortar away, not with a trowel.
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Chimney mortar damage worth a closer look
- Mortar eroded back from the brick face
- Small holes and voids in the joints
- Damp brick inside the attic by the chimney
- Caulk pushed into open joints
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What good tuckpointing looks like
Deciding on joint work after your inspection
There is no charge for the inspection itself. Say yes to the repointing, or any other service on the estimate, before 72 hours have passed since your free inspection. Then 10% comes off the work you book.
Those hours count from your own visit. Use them to read the marked areas, compare the mortar options and put any question to us by phone or in writing. A decision made with the full picture is worth more to both of us than a rushed one.
Sandy grit collecting at the chimney base
Fine sand around the base of a chimney, on the roof beside it or in the gutter can come from mortar washing out of the joints. As the binder weakens, rain carries the sand away grain by grain.
It is a useful clue, not a diagnosis. Grit can also come from roofing or from nearby paving. We check the joints above it by scraping and look for the water that is eroding them. Mention the grit when you call, and where you see the most of it.
What to watch after repointing
After the work, watch the chimney through the next few heavy rains. Look for new stains inside, fresh grit at the base or any joint that looks cracked or hollow. New mortar may show fine surface lines while it cures, which is worth mentioning.
If anything concerns you, note where and when you saw it. Call us and describe it. The written record shows which areas were repointed, so we can check the work and any other part of the chimney that could be involved.
Comparing chimney tuckpointing estimates
Two repointing quotes can describe very different work. One may involve raking every failed joint to proper depth and matching the mortar. Another may be a thin skim over the old joints. The numbers only compare fairly once you know which is which.
Put the same questions to everyone who quotes. Ask how deep the joints will be raked, how head joints are cleared, which mortar is used and how the color is matched. Our proposal sets those answers down on paper, so a side-by-side comparison is straightforward.
Separate lines for joints and bricks
- Joint dampening before new mortar
- Mortar chosen to suit the brick
- Sample area where the finish matters
- Dust control and covers during raking
Chimney joint work, questions and answers
Will the new mortar match the color of the old joints?
We aim for a close match by choosing the sand and, where needed, a pigment, then comparing samples wet and dry against the existing joints. New mortar often looks brighter at first and settles as it weathers.
What does sandy grit at the chimney base tell you?
Grit collecting at the base or on the roof can come from mortar washing out of the joints. It is a useful clue rather than a diagnosis. We check the joints above it and look for the water that is eroding them.
Can you match a joint profile that has worn away?
We look for sheltered spots where the original profile survives, such as under the crown overhang. Where brick edges are worn, the new joint may sit slightly back from the face to avoid a thin, fragile edge.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo