Stone veneer chimney repair in Hillsboro Pines, backing first
We identify how the stone on your chimney is built before choosing how to repair it.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Joint and stone symptoms that point to water
- Damp patches that linger on the stone
- Rust streaks running down the stonework
- Gaps where the stone meets the chimney top
- Loose stones above a door or walkway
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Stone chimney repair, from backing to joints
The people who repair your stone
We are a family-owned, locally owned company, and the team that inspects your stone chimney is the team that repairs it. The reasoning behind the estimate stays with the work from start to finish. You also know exactly who to contact if a question comes up after the job.
Ask anything, from why a joint is raked by hand to how a replacement stone was chosen. Good stone repair depends on choices you understand. We would rather explain something twice than leave you guessing about what is happening on your roof.
Stone laid tight with little visible mortar
Some stone is laid so the pieces fit tightly, with little or no visible mortar between them. The manufactured stone guide calls these groutless applications. They still rely on a full setting bed behind each stone. Tight-fitted faces also show any gap clearly, so fit and bedding get close attention.
Repairs follow the same look. Resetting a stone in a tight-fitted face takes care, because there is no joint to hide small differences in size or angle. We explain how close the fit can be before work starts, and we may trim reused stones slightly to seat them properly.
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.
Simple habits that protect stonework
Keep sprinklers pointed away from the chimney and gutters near it clear, and watch for stones that change position. If a stone looks loose, keep people clear of it and leave it where it is. A quick look from the yard after strong wind or heavy rain is enough to spot most changes.
Avoid pressure washing the stone or using acid cleaners yourself, and resist filling joints with caulk. Each of those makes a later repair harder and can mark the stone. Describe anything unusual to us, and we will say whether it needs a look.
Stone work we can include in the scope
- Raking deteriorated joints back to sound mortar
- Corroded ties noted and addressed
- Clearance kept between stone and roofing
- Moist curing of new mortar
Stone repair answers for homes in Hillsboro Pines
How do you tell natural stone from manufactured stone?
Weight, edges, the back of a loose piece and the way joints are laid all give clues. Manufactured stone is a cast product with its color concentrated near the face. We tell you what we believe you have and why.
Is there a warranty on stone chimney repair?
Our work carries a workmanship warranty. We explain its terms with the estimate, and the written record of the work lists which stones were reset, which were replaced and which joints were repointed.
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