Rock and cultured stone chimney repair in Davie
From one loose stone to a whole face, you approve the scope and price before we begin.
- 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
- A section of stone bulging outward
- Stains inside near the fireplace wall
- A dark band that stays wet after rain
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Details of our stone chimney work
Solid stone, anchored veneer or adhered veneer
Stone on a chimney can be built in more than one way. Solid stone masonry carries its own weight. Anchored veneer is a stone face tied back to a wall behind it with metal ties. Adhered veneer, natural or manufactured, is set in mortar over a prepared backing.
The repair follows the construction. A loose stone in solid masonry is a question of joints and bedding. A loose piece of adhered veneer raises questions about the scratch coat, lath and barrier behind it. We identify which you have before we quote, and we explain how we reached that view.
Natural stone and manufactured stone
Natural stone is quarried and cut, and each piece carries its color right through. Manufactured stone is a cast concrete product, shaped and colored to look like stone. From the yard, the two can look very much alike.
They differ in weight, in how they are installed and in how they are repaired. Manufactured stone follows its maker's instructions and the industry installation guide for adhered veneer. Natural stone follows masonry practice. We tell you which one we believe you have, and why, before recommending a repair.
Rust streaks coming from above
Orange streaks running down stone often start at metal above it, such as a cap, cover, flashing or fastener. The stone takes the stain but not the blame, and cleaning it alone will not stop the next streak.
We trace each streak to its source. Replacing or treating the metal part is a separate item from the stone work. Cleaning the stain is best done after the source is dealt with, using methods that suit the stone, and we test that method in a small area first.
When removal shows more damage
Once stones come off, the backing may turn out worse than it looked. If so, work pauses at the edge of the agreed area instead of pressing on. A backing that looked fine through one opening can be soft a little farther along, and only removal shows that.
We show you what we found, explain the choices and give the added price. You decide whether to extend the work or close the area as planned. No extra work happens on assumption, and the opened area stays protected while you decide.
Stone chimney tasks priced separately
- Water-resistive barrier lapped back behind veneer
- Clearance kept between stone and roofing
- Debris cleaned up and hauled away
- Written record of stones reset and replaced
Stone chimney repair questions
Should I pull out a loose stone before it falls?
Please do not. Stones are heavier than they look and can bring others with them. Keep everyone away from the ground beneath it, let us know which face it is on, and we will look at it early in the visit.
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.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo