Leaking chimney in Archer? Our pros can stop it

Wet attic insulation or a damp chimney wall? Our pros check it all in Archer on your free inspection.

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Water that isn't rain at all

Water inside a chimney that vents a gas furnace or water heater can come from the exhaust itself. When warm, moist exhaust cools in an oversized or unlined flue, it condenses on the walls and runs down, staining the masonry and looking just like a rain leak.

Before the crown or flashing gets the blame, our specialists check for that, since the fix is different: a liner matched to that appliance. You'll hear which kind of water you have and what stops it, with the price up front. Talk to one of our local pros about water in an appliance flue in Archer: (352) 675-6366.

The Gainesville reference point is roughly 14 miles from Archer as the crow flies. In our service area, Archer is grouped with Alachua County.

What's Included

Crown, cap, flashing, joints and brick

Further leak investigation when the source is uncertain
Flashing resealed or replaced on the leaking side
Stepped shoulders rebuilt to shed water
Leak repairs in Archer backed by our warranty

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Local Conditions

Gutters overflowing beside the chimney

A clogged gutter next to a chimney in Archer can overflow onto the brick or back water up under the roofing at the chimney's front corners. Our specialists check the gutter line around the chimney on every leak inspection, since fixing the chimney won't stop water that's coming from the gutter. Clearing the gutter may be a job for you or your gutter company, and we'll say which.

Our Process

Covered tonight, dry for good

Stop the water

If it's pouring in, a temporary cover goes over the flue top until the repair day.
Find the entry

Everything is checked from the cap down, with a water test where the source isn't obvious.
Fix it for good

The crown, cap, flashing or joints get the lasting repair, given a written price first.
Check what got wet

Firebox, attic and walls get a final look, and you'll hear who repairs what, and when.

Why Choose Us

Family run, and patient about drying out

Locally owned and run
A family-run company
100% satisfaction guarantee
Your inspection is free
Same-day visits available
Arrange a visit, take 10% off

Every possible source gets checked, since chimneys can leak from two places at once.

100% satisfaction, guaranteedThe leak isn't fixed until you're satisfied it's holding. That's our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
24/7 emergency lineWater pouring in? Our 24/7 line takes the call and sets up a temporary cover.
No hidden fees, all upfrontNo hidden fees on a leak repair in Archer; water tests and covers are priced up front.

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An open flue lets rain straight in

A flue without a cap is a funnel. Rain falls straight down it onto the smoke shelf and damper, rusts the metal, softens the mortar at the back of the firebox and leaves wet ash that smells.

A cap sized to the flue, with a lid that overhangs enough to turn wind-driven rain, closes it off, and the damper and firebox get checked for water damage at the same visit. It's one of the simplest leak repairs there is, and one of the quickest. If the cap is there but damaged, it's replaced or refastened. The damper gets a look for rust at the same time.

Stepped shoulders that hold water

Partway up, some chimneys narrow in steps, leaving sloped brick shoulders where the wider base ends. Those shoulders catch rain, and if they're finished with a thin mortar wash, it cracks and lets water into the wall below.

On those slopes, the Brick Industry Association prefers a setting bed topped with solid or paving brick, and where a mortar wash is used, each step should be filled on its own rather than bridged with one slab. Our specialists check the shoulders on every leak inspection and price a proper rebuild where the wash has failed. Once rebuilt, the shoulders shed water instead of holding it against the wall.

Keeping track of a stain

A pencil line around the edge of a ceiling or wall stain, with the date written beside it, tells you a lot. After the next rain, a stain that has crept past the line means an active leak. One that stays put may be old or drying.

It also helps our specialists. Knowing which storms made it grow, and which didn't, points to the entry, especially for leaks that show only in wind from one direction. Photos of the stain after each storm are just as useful. Bring what you've noted to the inspection, and it'll shorten the search. Note which rooms and which storms, too.

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Where we look for water in Archer

Every face of the brick and every mortar joint, all four sides
Attic boards, insulation and framing beside the chimney
Damper, smoke shelf and firebox for rust and water damage
Appliance flues checked for condensation that mimics a leak

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FAQs

What to know about a leaking chimney

What should I do until you arrive?

Put a bucket or towels in the firebox, keep the fireplace cold, and move rugs and furniture away from the wet area. If water is near outlets or lights, switch that circuit off at the panel.

Do you stand behind a leak repair?

We do. The repair comes with our workmanship warranty, and your quote records what was fixed and where. If that spot lets water in again, call us and our pros will come back to look. Arrange a free leak inspection in Archer at (352) 675-6366.

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