Stone chimney repair in Coral Gables matched to your stone
We check the weep screed, flashing and barrier behind stone veneer, not just the stones.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Where stone chimneys tend to show wear
- Thin gaps around individual stones
- A section of stone bulging outward
- Cracks running through the stones themselves
- Stone buried in the roofing at the base
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Repairing natural and manufactured stone chimneys
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.
Dark growth on shaded faces
Faces that stay damp and shaded can develop dark staining. It is often surface growth rather than damage, but it tells you the stone stays wet in that spot for long stretches. The same faces often show the slowest drying after rain.
We check the joints and drainage on those faces for a reason the stone stays wet. Where cleaning is wanted, we use gentle methods suited to the stone, not harsh chemicals or high pressure. The cleaning is listed on the estimate only if you choose it.
Laying out replacement stones so they blend
The manufactured stone installation guide suggests laying out a spread of units before setting them, so sizes, shapes and colors can be mixed. The same idea helps a repair blend in. That way no one area ends up with all the new pieces.
We lay out replacement and reused stones together and choose placements that break up any color difference. New pieces go where they blend best, and the most visible spots get the closest matches. You can see the layout before the stones are set if you would like to.
Clearances inside a stone-clad chase
A stone-clad chase encloses a factory-built chimney that needs the air space its maker requires. The chase detail in the manufactured stone guide notes that clearances to combustible materials follow the chimney maker's recommendations. That space is part of how the chimney is designed to stay safe, so it is not ours to change.
Stone repair works on the outside of the chase and leaves that space alone. If an opening reaches inside, we keep debris and materials away from the chimney pipe. Any concern with the chimney itself is explained separately and never folded quietly into the stone work.
What your stone repair estimate covers
- Replacement stones blended with the originals
- Water-resistive barrier lapped back behind veneer
- Removal of caulk, foam and failed patches
- Final review of joints, edges and blend
Your stone chimney questions
Can the original stones go back after they come loose?
Usually, if the stone itself is sound. We clean its back and the setting surface, check the backing, and reset it in fresh mortar. Cracked or badly eroded pieces may need replacing, and we show you which ones first.
Is there a discount for booking stone work soon after the inspection?
It does. Book the stone work within 72 hours of your own free inspection and 10% comes off that service. Each price on the estimate is shown in full, so the saving is easy to see.
Why did stones on my chimney come loose?
Common causes include poor mortar coverage behind the stones, water in the backing, corroded lath or ties, and movement. The stone that came off often shows which cause applies, so we look closely at its back.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo