Stone chimneys in Bayside, reset and repointed with care
Original stones are kept wherever they are sound, so the repair blends with the chimney.
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- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Stonework changes worth a closer look
- A stone that moves when touched
- Rust streaks running down the stonework
- Cracks running through the stones themselves
- Loose stones above a door or walkway
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Stone, mortar and water, handled in order
How a loose stone is reset
Resetting starts with cleaning. Old mortar comes off the back of the stone and off the surface it will sit on, so the new bed has something clean to grip. The setting surface is dampened as the mortar maker directs.
The stone goes back in a full bed of mortar and is pressed until mortar squeezes out at its edges. The joints are then filled and tooled to match. A stone set this way is held across its whole back, not at a few points. Instructions for one manufactured stone say a disturbed stone must come out, be cleaned and be set again rather than pushed back.
Replacement pieces for manufactured stone
Manufactured stone comes in many profiles and colors, and product lines change over time. An exact match for a chimney finished long ago may no longer be made. That is worth knowing before any stone is removed.
We start by looking for the original product if you have any record of it. Otherwise, we compare current options in daylight against your stone. The industry guide advises mixing sizes, shapes and colors when laying stone, and we use the same idea to help new pieces blend among the old.
Mortar for manufactured stone
Manufactured stone is set and pointed with mortars its maker and the industry guide describe, including polymer-modified mortars for some surfaces. The right one depends on the backing, the product and the conditions on the day. Mortar that suits one backing can fail on another, which is why the surface matters as much as the stone.
We choose mortar for your stone and your surface, not a single mix for every job. Where the product is unknown, we choose conservatively and explain why. The estimate names the mortar type in plain words, and the written record confirms what was used.
Simple habits that protect stonework
Keep sprinklers pointed away from the chimney and gutters near it clear, and watch for stones that change position. If a stone looks loose, keep people clear of it and leave it where it is. A quick look from the yard after strong wind or heavy rain is enough to spot most changes.
Avoid pressure washing the stone or using acid cleaners yourself, and resist filling joints with caulk. Each of those makes a later repair harder and can mark the stone. Describe anything unusual to us, and we will say whether it needs a look.
What the stone inspection and estimate include
- Repointing with mortar suited to the stone
- Separate line for flashing work at the roof
- Moist curing of new mortar
- Debris cleaned up and hauled away
Answers on repointing chimney stone
Is a stone veneer chimney repaired differently from a solid stone one?
Yes. Solid stone carries its own weight and relies on its joints. Veneer depends on a backing, ties or a mortar bed, and a drainage path behind it. The repair addresses whichever part has failed.
How long does a stone chimney repair take?
It depends on how many stones need resetting, whether backing work is involved and the weather, because mortar needs curing time. We give you the planned sequence together with the estimate.
Can I keep using the fireplace during exterior stone work?
Exterior stone work seldom affects the fireplace. Where a repair reaches the chimney top or the inside of a framed chase, we say whether fires should wait until that section is closed up again.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo