Chimney waterproofing, planned around your brick, in North Lauderdale
A free inspection of the faces, joints, top and roof junction before any treatment is priced.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Brick and joint problems to note before sealing
- Clear coating peeling off the brick
- Uneven color across repaired sections
- Worn, rounded brick edges from past blasting
- Damp lower courses near the ground
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Chimney water repellent work, explained plainly
How much product a chimney takes
The amount of repellent a chimney needs depends on the surface. Porous, rough brick takes more than dense, smooth brick. Mortar joints and earlier patches can take different amounts again. The test area gives a good guide.
We base the estimate on the faces to be treated and on the product's coverage for that kind of surface. We do not dilute or stretch a product to cover more. If the test shows the brick is thirstier than expected, we tell you before continuing, rather than applying less than it needs.
Deciding which faces to treat
Every face of a chimney above the roof sees weather, but not equally. One face may take most of the wind-driven rain, while another stays sheltered. The estimate can include all faces or only those that need it.
On a chimney in North Lauderdale, we look for which faces absorb water most, such as the ones that stay dark longest after rain. Treating the whole stack gives an even appearance and even protection. Treating only some faces may cost less. We explain both options, and the estimate lists the faces included.
A leak that appears after treatment
If water appears indoors after a chimney has been treated, the treatment is unlikely to be the path. Leaks come through openings, and a repellent is not designed to close them. The water is probably finding a crack, a joint or a gap at the top or the roof line.
Tell us promptly and leave the marks in place. We trace the path the same way as any leak. If the treatment area is involved, for example through a new crack, we explain it. The repair for the path is priced as its own item.
Footing and cover on the roof during treatment
Treating a chimney usually means working from the roof around it. Tile and some other roofing can crack under careless footing, and overspray can mark the surface. The roof needs as much protection as the windows below.
We plan where we will stand and where equipment will rest, and we cover the roofing close to the faces being treated. If a tile is damaged during the work, we tell you and deal with it. The roof around the chimney is left as we found it.
Included in your chimney waterproofing scope
- Brick faces checked for flaking or cracks
- Mortar joints checked for gaps and softness
- Cap or open flue noted at the top
- Sealant joints replaced and cured first
Asked often about sealing chimney masonry
What happens if it rains on the application day?
Product data sets a rain-free period after application, along with temperature and wind limits. We plan for a dry window and move the date if the forecast turns. If rain arrives unexpectedly, we tell you what was affected and whether any area needs another pass.
Can you waterproof a chimney built from concrete block?
Sometimes. Block differs from brick, and some repellents that suit brick are not recommended for block. Where the block is painted or finished in stucco, a clear repellent may not fit at all. We match the product to the masonry or explain why none suits it.
How long should new mortar cure before the treatment?
The product data decides, together with the mortar used and the weather. New work often needs cleaning before treatment as well. We schedule the repellent as its own step after the repairs, so it is not rushed onto fresh joints.
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- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
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- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo