Stone chimneys in Croissant Park, reset and repointed with care
Our team matches joint color, width and profile so repaired areas sit quietly beside the old work.
- 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
- A stone that moves when touched
- Open or crumbling joints between stones
- Cracks running through the stones themselves
- A dark band that stays wet after rain
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Details of our stone chimney work
Thin gaps between stone and mortar
A thin gap between a stone and the joint around it means the mortar has let go of the stone's edge. It may look minor, but water can enter there and reach the bed behind the stone.
We check how many joints show this pattern and where. A few can be raked and repointed. A widespread pattern suggests movement or a mortar that shrank badly as it cured, and we look for the reason before recommending a fix. Repointing over an unexplained cause tends to open the same gaps again.
Patches that stay dark long after rain
Stone darkens when wet and lightens as it dries. A patch that stays dark long after the rest has dried is holding water, often because water keeps feeding it from behind or above. Noting the pattern on a dry day after rain gives us a useful map.
Note where those patches sit and tell us when you call. We compare them with the joints, the top and the drainage edge. That pattern often points to the repair more clearly than the stones themselves, and it helps us avoid repointing joints that were never the problem.
Joints where stone meets other materials
Where stone meets siding, trim or another finish, the joint needs to allow movement and stay sealed. The manufactured stone guide calls for flashing and sealant at penetrations and at transitions between materials. Old sealant is cut out completely before new material goes in, since fresh sealant does not hold well on old.
We check those joints for cracks, gaps and missing sealant. Resealing them takes little time and shuts off an easy route for rain. It is listed as its own item, with the materials named, so you can see what went into each joint.
A look from the attic side
On a stone-clad framed chase, the attic can show whether water is getting behind the stone. Stained framing or damp sheathing next to the chase is a clear signal that the drainage behind the stone has failed. Dry framing is useful news as well, because it narrows the search.
Where the attic is safely accessible, we ask to look, without disturbing insulation near the chimney pipe. What we find there helps decide where to lift stones, if we need to lift any at all, and keeps the exploratory work to the smallest useful area.
How we itemize stone chimney work
- Loose stone mapping across each face
- Cleaning stone backs and setting surfaces
- Repointing with mortar suited to the stone
- Roof and landscape protection during work
Answers on repointing chimney stone
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.
Why are white deposits forming on my stone chimney?
White deposits usually mean water is moving through the stone or joints and leaving dissolved minerals behind as it dries. Brushing them off helps the look, but finding where the water enters is what stops them returning.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo