Chimney stone reset and repointed in North Miami Beach
Loose stones are reset on a sound backing, not stuck back over the problem that loosened them.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs the stone on your chimney needs repair
- White deposits washing out of the joints
- Stone buried in the roofing at the base
- Caulk or foam from earlier quick fixes
- A dark band that stays wet after rain
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Stone, mortar and water, handled in order
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.
Room to move where backings change
The manufactured stone guide calls for movement joints where movement concentrates, for example where a framed wall meets a concrete or masonry wall. Stone laid straight across that line can crack along it as the two backings move differently.
If a crack runs where two backings meet, the fix may be a proper joint rather than a stronger patch. We explain where such a joint would go and how it will look before recommending it, because a joint is visible and you should agree to its position.
Checking stones by sound and touch
A well-set stone feels solid and sounds dense when tapped. A stone that rings hollow or rocks slightly under the hand has lost part of its bed, even if it looks fine. It is a simple test, but it catches problems the eye misses.
We test stones across each face, not only the ones you point out. That finds weak pieces before they fall and keeps the repair area accurate. The stones we mark are listed on the estimate, so you can see exactly which ones need attention and where they are.
Clearances inside a stone-clad chase
A stone-clad chase encloses a factory-built chimney that needs the air space its maker requires. The chase detail in the manufactured stone guide notes that clearances to combustible materials follow the chimney maker's recommendations. That space is part of how the chimney is designed to stay safe, so it is not ours to change.
Stone repair works on the outside of the chase and leaves that space alone. If an opening reaches inside, we keep debris and materials away from the chimney pipe. Any concern with the chimney itself is explained separately and never folded quietly into the stone work.
The stone repair scope, item by item
- Scratch coat or lath repair behind adhered veneer
- Separate line for crown, cap or cover work
- Written record of stones reset and replaced
- Roots and plants cleared from joints
Stone chimney repair questions
Can the original stones go back after they come loose?
Usually, if the stone itself is sound. We clean its back and the setting surface, check the backing, and reset it in fresh mortar. Cracked or badly eroded pieces may need replacing, and we show you which ones first.
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.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo