Stone chimneys in Kendall, reset and repointed with care
Loose stones are reset on a sound backing, not stuck back over the problem that loosened them.
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- Available for same-day service
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- Family owned and run
Stone damage you may spot from the ground
- A stone that moves when touched
- Open or crumbling joints between stones
- Flaking layers on the face of a stone
- Plants growing out of the joints
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Details of our stone chimney work
One loose stone and the stones around it
A single loose stone is seldom alone in its trouble. Whatever loosened it, whether water, poor bedding or a failed backing, may be working on the pieces around it as well. Where it fell from also matters, since stones near the top or base point to different causes.
We tap and test the surrounding stones before deciding on the repair. If only one piece has let go, resetting it may be enough. If several nearby stones are weak, the repair area grows, and the estimate shows how far it extends and why. Nothing beyond the agreed area is lifted without your approval.
How a loose stone is reset
Resetting starts with cleaning. Old mortar comes off the back of the stone and off the surface it will sit on, so the new bed has something clean to grip. The setting surface is dampened as the mortar maker directs.
The stone goes back in a full bed of mortar and is pressed until mortar squeezes out at its edges. The joints are then filled and tooled to match. A stone set this way is held across its whole back, not at a few points. Instructions for one manufactured stone say a disturbed stone must come out, be cleaned and be set again rather than pushed back.
Joint profiles that match the stone around them
Mortar joints are finished in different ways. They may sit flush with the stone, be recessed, be rounded or be struck at an angle. The profile changes how the chimney looks and how water runs off each joint.
We match the existing profile unless it is shedding water badly, in which case we explain the alternative before starting. Joints are tooled once the mortar is firm enough to hold a shape, as the manufactured stone installation guide describes. Tooling too early smears the stone, and too late leaves a rough joint.
Sprinklers, downspouts and stone
The industry guide for manufactured stone cautions against frequent direct water contact and names sprinklers, and downspouts that discharge onto the stone, as examples. Constant wetting can discolor the stone and weaken the mortar around it. The lower courses then show the wear first, often as staining or crumbling joints.
Where a stone chimney reaches the ground, we look for water sources hitting it. Adjusting a sprinkler head or redirecting a downspout is usually a simple change you can make yourself. We mention it because it helps any repair we make last longer.
Line items in a stone chimney estimate
- Replacement stones blended with the originals
- Water-resistive barrier lapped back behind veneer
- Separate line for crown, cap or cover work
- Gentle cleaning of mortar smears
Before you book stone chimney repair
What if the backing behind the stone is damaged?
We stop and show you what we found. Backing repair, such as lath, scratch coat or framing work, is priced as its own item. The stone goes back once the surface behind it is sound again.
Why is water getting in behind the stone on my chimney?
Common routes include the top, open joints, the roof junction and a blocked drainage edge at the base. We check each one and, when the job calls for it, use a hose water test to confirm the route.
What should I mention when I call about stone damage?
Say which stones moved or fell, where they are, whether the area gets wet after rain and any past repairs. If you know the stone product or who installed it, mention that too.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo