Chimney stone reset and repointed in Aventura
We trace water behind the stone first, so new joints are not sealing in an old leak.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Where stone chimneys tend to show wear
- Damp patches that linger on the stone
- Rust streaks running down the stonework
- Caulk or foam from earlier quick fixes
- Plants growing out of the joints
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Repairing natural and manufactured stone chimneys
The weep screed along the bottom of stone veneer
On a framed wall, adhered stone usually ends at the bottom on a weep screed. The industry guide holds that edge clear of the roofing, ground or paving below, so water can leave and the stone stays out of standing water.
A weep screed buried under roofing, mortar or soil stops working. We check its condition and its clearance. If it needs to be freed or reset, the stones above it may have to come off and go back, and the estimate says so in plain terms.
Matching natural stone
Natural stone varies from one source to another and even within one quarry. Weathered faces also look different from freshly cut ones. A matching stone type can still take time to blend in. In some cases, reusing sound stones from less visible faces gives the better match.
We look for stone of similar color, texture and size, and we set any new pieces where they sit best among the originals. We tell you honestly how close the match is likely to be before any new stone is ordered, so the result is not a surprise.
Protecting the roof and garden below
Stone repair produces dust, mortar droppings and broken pieces. We protect roofing, gutters, paths and plantings below the chimney before starting, and we keep removed stones off surfaces they could scratch or crack. Stone dust is swept rather than washed off roofing, so it does not run into gutters.
At the end of every work day, open areas are sheltered from rain and loose material is gathered up. Once the job is complete, the debris leaves with us. Point out anything below the chimney that is delicate, like a plant bed or a pool deck, and we will shield it.
Keeping you informed on curing days
Some days on a stone job are spent letting mortar cure, with nobody on the roof. We mark those days on the schedule we give you, so a quiet day does not look like a forgotten job. You can also ask where things stand at any point and get a straight answer.
Rain or an unexpected finding can shift the plan, and we call you when it does. Any face still open stays sheltered in the meantime. The record you receive at the end lists the work in the order it was done.
What your stone repair estimate covers
- Clearance kept between stone and roofing
- Sealant joints at changes of material
- Unused brackets and fixings removed or sealed
- Final review of joints, edges and blend
Chimney stone questions with plain answers
How do you tell natural stone from manufactured stone?
Weight, edges, the back of a loose piece and the way joints are laid all give clues. Manufactured stone is a cast product with its color concentrated near the face. We tell you what we believe you have and why.
Can you repair stone on a framed chimney chase?
Yes, while respecting what the stone hangs on. Stone on a framed chase relies on the sheathing, barrier and lath behind it. If the framing is damaged, that repair comes first as a separate item.
Is same-day service available for loose chimney stone?
Same-day service is available when the schedule allows, often to assess a loose stone or make an area safe. Resetting and repointing need curing time, so most stone repairs take more than one visit.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo