Leaking chimney in Island Grove? Our pros can stop it

Drip stopped tonight, entry found and sealed. Family-run chimney leak repair in Island Grove, and a free inspection comes first.

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More than one source at once

Fixed one leak and still got wet? Chimneys can leak from two places at the same time, such as a cracked crown and a loose flashing lap, and fixing one only reduces the water.

One visit covers every possible source instead of stopping at the first problem found. When there's more than one, you'll see each listed with its price and its share of the blame, so you can fix them together or in order. Doing them together saves a second trip up the roof. Reserve a full leak inspection in Island Grove by calling (352) 675-6366.

Island Grove is set inland from Florida's sea coasts. About 22 miles, measured point to point, lie between Island Grove and the Gainesville reference point.

What's Included

Crown, cap, flashing, joints and brick

Leaks traced from the chimney top down
Worn mortar joints repointed
Stepped shoulders rebuilt to shed water
Condensation ruled out before blaming the rain

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Local Conditions

Sprinklers soaking the chimney base

A lawn sprinkler in Island Grove aimed at the foot of an outside chimney keeps the lower brick soaked. Water can wick into the wall and show up inside near the floor. Our pros check the base for water marks and suggest turning the head away, then repoint any joints the spray has washed out. The base brick is left to dry before any sealing is considered.

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

For leaks that have beaten earlier repairs in Island Grove, a water test is on offer.

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 Island Grove; water tests and covers are priced up front.

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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.

Condensation that looks like a leak

A masonry flue venting a gas furnace or water heater can produce its own water. Exhaust from those appliances carries moisture, and when it cools in a flue that's too large or unlined, it condenses on the walls and runs down.

The result looks like a rain leak: stained masonry, crumbling mortar, white deposits and damp patches. The clue is timing, since condensation shows up when the appliance runs, rain or not. Our pros check for it before blaming the crown or flashing. The cure is a liner matched to the appliance, priced up front. Our pros can tell the two apart by where the staining sits and when it appears.

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 Island Grove

Cap, lid and screen, and whether rain falls straight into the flue
The stain inside, its edge and how fresh the water looks
Damper, smoke shelf and firebox for rust and water damage
Stepped brick shoulders and the mortar wash on them

Claim 10% off your first service

Drip by the fireplace? Book your first leak repair today and claim a 10% discount.

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FAQs

What to know about a leaking chimney

Can you fix a leaking chimney in Island Grove?

Yes, and the sooner the better once water's getting in. Our pros work in Island Grove and all over Alachua County, and they trace a leak from the cap down on your free inspection. Note where the stain or drip shows up before we arrive.

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 Island Grove at (352) 675-6366.

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