Leaking chimney in Cross Creek? Our pros can stop it

Leaks fixed at the source, then the damage checked. Free inspections for chimneys in Cross Creek from a family business.

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Musty smell after it rains

Noticing a damp, musty smell from the fireplace after a rainy spell? Water soaking the masonry mixes with the deposit on the flue walls and gives off that odor, and the smell can be the first sign of a leak before any stain shows.

Find the water's way in, fix it, then sweep the flue so the damp deposit goes with it: that's the order our pros follow. Once the chimney stays dry, the smell fades. You'll hear what they found and see the repair and sweep priced separately, so you can decide on each. Reserve a visit about the musty fireplace in Cross Creek by dialing (352) 675-6366.

The Gainesville reference point is roughly 18 miles from Cross Creek as the crow flies. In our service area, Cross Creek is grouped with Alachua County.

What's Included

Crown, cap, flashing, joints and brick

Chase covers and storm collars renewed
Stepped shoulders rebuilt to shed water
Breathable repellent applied once repairs are done
Interior damage listed for the right trade in Cross Creek

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Local Conditions

Rain is the whole story in Cross Creek

Rain finding a gap is what causes chimney leaks in Cross Creek, where salt isn't a factor. That makes the search simpler: crown, cap, brick and mortar, and flashing. Our pros work through those in order from the roof down, and they don't stop at the first problem, since a chimney can have two gaps at once. Each source is priced on its own line once it's confirmed.

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 Cross Creek; water tests and covers are priced up front.

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What to do while you wait for the repair

Waiting for the repair doesn't have to mean more damage. Put a bucket or towels in the firebox, keep the fireplace cold, and pull rugs and furniture away from the hearth and the wet wall.

If water is running near outlets or light fixtures, switch that circuit off at the panel. Take photos of the stain and mark its edge with a pencil, so you can tell if it grows. Don't climb onto the roof to cover the chimney yourself; a wet roof is dangerous. Our pros can fit a temporary cover safely until the permanent fix is made. The fewer things the water can reach, the smaller the repair list afterwards.

Worn mortar joints carrying water

Mortar joints wear faster than brick. Once they recess, rain collects in them instead of running off, soaks in, and travels through the chimney wall. From the inside, it can look like the chimney is leaking everywhere at once.

Every face gets its joints checked, the side facing the weather most closely. Repointing raked-out joints with a mortar matched to the brick stops most of that water. It's the fix that can make a repellent unnecessary, and it lasts far longer than any coating. The repointing is priced by section. The weather side can need it while the sheltered side doesn't, and pricing by section keeps you from paying for sound joints.

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.

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Where we look for water in Cross Creek

Every face of the brick and every mortar joint, all four sides
Damper, smoke shelf and firebox for rust and water damage
Stepped brick shoulders and the mortar wash on them
Old patches and sealers that may hide the real source

Claim 10% off your first service

Entry found, leak sealed, and a first-time booking earns 10% off.

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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.

Will the ceiling stain fade once the leak stops?

Masonry and plaster can take weeks to dry once the leak is stopped. Our specialists tell you what to expect and when it's safe to repaint. A stain that keeps growing after the repair means a call back to us.

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