Leaking chimney in High Springs? Our pros can stop it

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

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How long it takes to dry out

Leak fixed, but the stain is still there? Masonry holds a lot of water and gives it up slowly. Brick, mortar and the plaster or drywall behind them can take weeks to dry once the source is stopped, and white salt deposits may bloom on the surface as they do.

You'll hear what to expect and when it's safe to repair and repaint the interior. Painting too soon traps moisture and brings the stain back. If a stain is still growing after the repair, call us and we'll come back to look. Chat with one of our local pros about drying out after your leak in High Springs at (352) 675-6366.

High Springs is set inland from Florida's sea coasts. O'Leno State Park is close to High Springs.

What's Included

Crown, cap, flashing, joints and brick

Missing or damaged caps replaced
Flashing resealed or replaced on the leaking side
Worn mortar joints repointed
Stepped shoulders rebuilt to shed water

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Local Conditions

Appliance flues and hidden water

If your chimney in High Springs vents a gas furnace or water heater, condensation in an oversized flue can soak the masonry just like a leak. Our specialists check for it before blaming the crown or flashing, since the fix is a properly sized liner rather than a roof repair. The liner's size comes from the appliance maker's instructions. Our pros can tell condensation from rain by where the staining sits.

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

A leak we fix in High Springs stays under our workmanship warranty, and the quote records it.

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 High Springs; water tests and covers are priced up front.

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Leaks that start at the crown

Up top, the crown is the concrete cap over the brick. A crown that's cracked, built flat, or finished level with the brick face with no overhang sends water down into the masonry and along the outside of the flue tile.

Cracks, slope and edges get checked, along with the joint where the flue tile comes through, which should have a flexible seal rather than rigid mortar. Hairline cracks can take a flexible crown coating made for the job. Wider cracks, loose pieces or a flat crown call for rebuilding it with a proper slope and drip edge.

What water does inside the firebox

Water reaching the firebox rusts the damper and its frame, soaks the ash into a sludge that smells, and softens the mortar at the back wall. Over time, firebrick can loosen and the damper can seize.

After addressing water entry, our specialists assess the damper, firebox joints and remaining deposits. Repairs depend on the condition found, and fresh refractory work needs its specified curing time. Cleaning may reduce odor without resolving every cause. Any proposed top-sealing damper must suit the appliance's venting requirements.

Giving the masonry time to dry

Brick, mortar and plaster hold water like a sponge, and they release it slowly. After a leak is stopped, the wall may stay damp for weeks, and stains can even darken for a while as the water moves through.

How wet the masonry was decides how long, and our pros give you an estimate of the wait. Painting or patching the inside wall too soon traps the moisture, and the stain comes back. If you're unsure whether it's drying or still leaking, mark the stain's edge and watch it; a stain that's still growing after the repair means a call back to us. Our specialists can check in after a few weeks if you're unsure.

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Where we look for water in High Springs

Chase cover, collar and storm collar on a factory-built unit
The stain inside, its edge and how fresh the water looks
Appliance flues checked for condensation that mimics a leak
Which repairs are ours and which belong to another trade

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FAQs

What to know about a leaking chimney

Why did my last leak repair fail?

An earlier repair may have missed a source, or another component may now need attention. Our pros assess the present condition and discuss further investigation if the water path is unclear.

Could the water be coming from my furnace flue?

It can. Exhaust from a gas furnace or water heater condenses in an oversized flue and runs down like a leak. Our pros check for it, and the cure is a liner matched to the appliance.

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