Water coming in by the chimney in Arredondo, FL?

Intermittent leaks deserve a closer look. Arrange a free chimney inspection in Arredondo.

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Leaks around a sided chimney chase

Does your fireplace vent up through a boxed chase covered in siding? Water there gets in through a rusted or flat chase cover on top, a gap around the storm collar where the metal pipe comes through, or flashing and siding at the roof line.

Each one gets checked, since a chase leak can rot the framing inside the box before anything shows indoors. Our pros replace or reseal what's failing and tell you if any wood inside the chase needs replacing, with each item priced. Reserve a chase leak inspection for your home in Arredondo: (352) 675-6366.

In a straight line, Arredondo lies about 6 miles from the Gainesville reference point. We cover Arredondo along with the rest of our Alachua County area.

What's Included

Every way water gets in, covered

Further leak investigation when the source is uncertain
Missing or damaged caps replaced
Worn mortar joints repointed
Rusted dampers freed, replaced or topped with a seal

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Local Conditions

The shaded side stays wet

On a home in Arredondo, the side of the chimney that sees little sun dries slowly after rain. Moss and algae can grow there, holding moisture against the brick and flashing. Our pros clean the growth off carefully, check the joints and flashing underneath, and repoint any mortar the constant damp has softened. Letting more light and air reach that side helps it dry between rains.

Our Process

Your leak repair, from bucket to warranty

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

Chimney leaks fixed at the source in Arredondo

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

You'll know which interior repairs are ours and which go to another trade.

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 Arredondo; water tests and covers are priced up front.

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White bloom as the chimney dries

As a wet chimney dries out after a leak repair, white powdery deposits can bloom on the brick, inside and out. That's salt carried to the surface by the water leaving the masonry, and it's a normal part of drying.

A stiff dry brush takes most of it off. If it keeps coming back months after the repair, water is still getting in somewhere, and our pros will come back to look. Cleaning it with harsh acid can damage brick, so it's worth asking before you try anything stronger than a brush and water. Bloom that fades over a few months is the chimney drying, which is what you want to see.

Two entries at once, such as a cracked crown and a worn flashing lap, are entirely possible. Fix one, and the leak slows but doesn't stop, which makes it look like the repair failed.

Every likely source is checked before anything is recommended, and when there's more than one, the quote lists each with its price and its part in the problem. You can fix them together, which saves a second setup on the roof, or in order of urgency. Either way, nothing is left out of the picture. It's the reason our pros finish the whole inspection before quoting.

Water repellent after the repairs

Once cracks are sealed and joints repointed, a water repellent can cut down the rain the brick takes in. The right kind is breathable: it keeps liquid water out while letting water vapor escape from inside the masonry.

Film-forming sealers that trap moisture can do more harm than good, holding water in the brick and pushing salts to flake the surface. Our specialists recommend a repellent only after the repairs, and only where testing shows the brick is absorbing too much. It's priced as an optional step on the quote. The repellent's name and the maker's reapplication advice go on the quote.

Free Inspection

Tracing your leak, free of charge

Crown cracks, slope, edges and the seal around the flue tile
Attic boards, insulation and framing beside the chimney
Brick absorption, tested where the joints look sound
Which repairs are ours and which belong to another trade

Claim 10% off your first service

Dry walls again in Arredondo? A first booking takes 10% off.

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FAQs

Leaks, stains and drips, answered

Who fixes the drywall and paint?

We repair the chimney and its parts inside the house, like the firebox and damper. Drywall, plaster and paint go to another trade, and the quote says who handles what and when the wall is dry enough.

Can someone come out quickly for an active leak in Arredondo?

Our 24/7 line takes calls about water coming in, and same-day visits are available when the schedule has room. Mention it's an active leak in Arredondo on the line at (352) 675-6366, and a cover goes to the front of the queue.

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