Chimney stone repair for homes in Lighthouse Point
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- 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
- Open or crumbling joints between stones
- Thin gaps around individual stones
- A section of stone bulging outward
- White deposits washing out of the joints
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Our approach to stone chimney repair
Solid stone chimneys and their joints
A chimney built of solid stone relies on its mortar joints to hold it together and to keep water out. There is no separate backing to fail, but the joints wear with weather and age. Solid stone can also hide a rubble core, which is another reason we look at joints closely.
Repair here centers on repointing, along with resetting individual stones that have moved. The new mortar should suit the stone rather than overpower it. If stones have shifted as a group, we look more closely at whether the chimney itself has moved, which is a separate conversation from joint repair.
Borrowing stones from a hidden face
When new stone will not match a prominent face, one option is to take sound stones from a less visible face and use them where they will be seen. The new pieces then go where they draw less attention.
It adds work, so we price it as its own option. Whether it makes sense depends on how visible each face is and how different the new stone looks. We explain the trade-off and leave the choice to you, with the cost of each route shown side by side.
Why chimney stone wears faster than wall stone
A chimney stands above the roof and meets weather on every face. Stone and joints there work harder than the same stone on a sheltered wall lower down the house.
None of that reflects a fault in how your house was built, because it is simply where a chimney sits. It explains why the chimney may need attention before other stonework does. It also explains why its top and its flashing matter so much to any stone repair, because they decide how much water reaches the stone in the first place.
Chimneys that mix stone and brick
Some chimneys use stone on the lower part and brick or another material above, or brick at the corners and the top. Each material has its own repair methods and its own mortar needs. Brick and stone may also need different mortars, which matters where they share a joint.
This service covers the stone. Brick work belongs to our masonry repair service and is priced as its own item. Where the two materials meet, we plan the joint so both repairs finish cleanly together and water is not trapped at the change.
How we itemize stone chimney work
- Replacement stones blended with the originals
- Separate line for crown, cap or cover work
- Removal of caulk, foam and failed patches
- Written record of stones reset and replaced
What people ask about stone chimney repair
Can you find replacement stones that match my chimney?
Sometimes exactly, sometimes only closely. Manufactured stone lines change, and natural stone varies by source. Paperwork naming the product helps. We show you options before any new stone goes on the chimney.
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.
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
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo