Chimney stone reset and repointed in Coconut Grove
Ask us to explain any line of the stone estimate before you decide what to approve.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Stone damage you may spot from the ground
- Pieces of stone or mortar on the roof
- Flaking layers on the face of a stone
- Stone buried in the roofing at the base
- A dark band that stays wet after rain
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Details of our stone chimney work
Open joints in the upper courses
The joints nearest the top of a stone chimney take the most rain and wind. They are often the first to open, and water that enters there can run down through the chimney behind the stone face.
We give the upper joints close attention during the inspection. Repointing them is often one of the most useful repairs on a stone chimney. If the top above them sheds water poorly, we explain how that adds to the wear and list the top repair as a separate item.
The written record of stone work
When the job ends, you get a written record of the stone work. It lists which stones were reset, which were replaced and with what, which joints were repointed, and what we found behind the stone. It is written in plain language, not trade shorthand.
That record helps later. If a stone loosens in the future, it shows whether that stone was part of our repair. It also tells anyone who works on the chimney after us what sits behind the stone, without taking the face apart again.
Resetting a whole stone face instead of spots
Spot repairs suit a stone face that is mostly sound. When stones are loose across much of a face, or the backing is failing widely, removing and resetting the whole face can be the steadier option. A full reset also gives a chance to renew the barrier and drainage details across the whole face.
We show both options when both are realistic. The estimate prices the full face and the spot repairs separately, so you can compare cost, appearance and the likely life of each. Whichever you choose, the backing gets the same attention before stones go back.
Thin natural stone veneer
Natural stone can also be cut thin and adhered like manufactured stone. It is real stone, with its color through its full thickness, but it is installed as an adhered veneer over a backing. It is heavier than most manufactured stone, which adds to the demands on the backing.
That means its repair questions are those of adhered veneer, covering barrier, lath, scratch coat, bedding and drainage. The stone itself is matched and cut like natural stone. We explain both sides of the repair in the estimate, so the method and the materials are clear.
Line items in a stone chimney estimate
- Identification of the stone assembly and backing
- Loose stone mapping across each face
- Weep screed cleared or reset at the base
- Moist curing of new mortar
Answers on repointing chimney stone
Do you seal stone chimneys after a repair?
Only if it suits the stone and its maker allows it. Some sealers trap moisture or darken stone. If a water repellent is appropriate, it goes on after repairs and curing, as its own line on the estimate.
What mortar do you use for repointing stone?
One chosen for the stone and the assembly. For natural stone, the mortar should not be harder than the stone. Manufactured stone follows its maker's guidance. We explain the choice rather than using one mix everywhere.
Do you need roof access to repair a stone chimney?
For most chimneys, yes. The top, the upper stones and the roof junction are reached from the roof. We protect the roof covering, plan safe access and tell you if any area cannot be reached.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo