Stone veneer chimney repair in Plantation, backing first
Each stone we remove is agreed with you first and recorded afterward.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Where stone chimneys tend to show wear
- A section of stone bulging outward
- White deposits washing out of the joints
- Flaking layers on the face of a stone
- Loose stones above a door or walkway
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Stone chimney work explained
A section of stone bowing outward
When part of a stone face bows outward, the stones have lost their hold on the wall behind them. Corroded ties, failed lath or a soaked backing are common reasons, and the bow tends to grow. Pushing a bowed section back without repairing the backing does not hold.
A bowing section can fall, so we assess it early and advise keeping people clear below. Repair usually means removing the affected area, repairing the backing and resetting the stones. The estimate describes the area and what we expect to find behind it, with the unknowns stated plainly.
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.
Filling and tooling grouted joints
On stone laid with mortar joints, the joints are filled after the stones are set, often with a grout bag. The industry guide describes filling to the chosen depth and tooling once the mortar is thumbprint hard.
We follow that sequence on repairs, so new joints have the same depth and finish as the old ones. Joints filled too early or tooled too late look different and can crack along their edges. Timing is part of the craft, and it is one reason we do not rush a repointing day.
Stone disturbed by roof work
Roof replacement near a chimney can crack joints or dislodge stones at the base, especially when old flashing is pulled out from behind the lowest courses. Fresh roofing cement or sealant smeared on the stone is another sign that the base was disturbed, and it can block the drainage edge.
Let us know about any recent roofing work. We check the lowest courses and the flashing junction closely. Stone repairs can be timed around roofing still to come, so the stone and the new roof finish cleanly together rather than one disturbing the other.
Pieces of a stone chimney repair scope
- Cleaning stone backs and setting surfaces
- Joint profile and color matched to existing
- Water-resistive barrier lapped back behind veneer
- Unused brackets and fixings removed or sealed
Questions about chimney stone in Plantation
Can stone joints be repointed without removing stones?
Often, yes. Worn mortar is raked out to sound material, and the joints are refilled and tooled. Stones come off only when they are loose or when something behind them needs attention.
Do you need roof access to repair a stone chimney?
For most chimneys, yes. The top, the upper stones and the roof junction are reached from the roof. We protect the roof covering, plan safe access and tell you if any area cannot be reached.
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