Rock and cultured stone chimney repair in Doral
A free inspection shows whether your stone chimney needs repointing, resetting or backing repair.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Stone and joint problems to point out
- Stones missing from the chimney face
- Open or crumbling joints between stones
- Damp patches that linger on the stone
- Cracks running through the stones themselves
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Stone chimney work explained
Working out what the stone is set on
The clues sit in plain view once you know where to look. Joint layout, the thickness visible at edges and corners, the base where stone meets roof or ground, and any piece that has come loose all help. Sound and weight tell us more.
If the answer affects the price and is still unclear, we suggest lifting one loose stone at an agreed spot. The back of that stone and the surface behind it usually settle the question. You decide whether we go ahead, and we explain what we saw afterward.
When several stones loosen in one area
A cluster of loose stones usually points to something behind them. The lath may have corroded, the scratch coat may have lost its grip, or water may have soaked the backing over a long period.
In that case we suggest removing the loose group, checking the surface behind it and repairing that surface before any stones go back. Resetting stones one by one over a failing base tends to repeat the problem. The estimate shows the backing repair as its own line, apart from the stone work.
A top that throws water past the stone
The top of a stone chimney needs a cap, crown or cover that throws water clear of the stone face. The Florida Building Code describes masonry chimney caps that slope to shed water and carry a drip edge. The stone installation guide shows the cap lapping over the top of the veneer.
If water is running off the top onto the stone, joints below will keep failing. We check the top and list any work there separately, so you can decide on the stone repair and the top together.
Protecting the roof and garden below
Stone repair produces dust, mortar droppings and broken pieces. We protect roofing, gutters, paths and plantings below the chimney before starting, and we keep removed stones off surfaces they could scratch or crack. Stone dust is swept rather than washed off roofing, so it does not run into gutters.
At the end of every work day, open areas are sheltered from rain and loose material is gathered up. Once the job is complete, the debris leaves with us. Point out anything below the chimney that is delicate, like a plant bed or a pool deck, and we will shield it.
What your stone repair estimate covers
- Resetting stones in a full mortar bed
- Weep screed cleared or reset at the base
- Removal of caulk, foam and failed patches
- Roof and landscape protection during work
Your stone chimney questions
Will new mortar joints match the old ones?
We match color, texture and joint profile as closely as materials allow and judge samples once they are dry. New joints can look fresher at first and tend to settle in as they weather.
Do you cover open areas if the work takes more than a day?
Yes. Before we leave each day, any area where stones are off is sheltered from rain, and removed stones are stored safely until they go back. Loose debris goes with us rather than staying on the roof.
Will the repaired area stand out from the rest of the chimney?
New mortar and fresh stone faces can look brighter at first. We blend by reusing original stones where possible and matching the joints. The difference tends to soften as the repair weathers.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo