LaCrosse chimney leaks, found and fixed

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

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Damp plaster on the chimney breast

Is the wall above the fireplace damp, bubbling or stained after rain? Water is moving down through the masonry inside the house, from a crown, cap or brick problem higher up, and it's showing on the wall that faces the room.

Tracing it from the top of the chimney down leads to the entry, which is fixed before the masonry gets time to dry and any interior repair begins. Painting over damp plaster only traps the water and the stain comes back. The quote lists the chimney repair, the drying time, and who handles the wall finish. Talk to our pros about the damp chimney breast in LaCrosse by calling (352) 675-6366.

We cover LaCrosse along with the rest of our Alachua County area. In 2020, the Census Bureau counted 316 people living in LaCrosse.

What's Included

Every way water gets in, covered

Further leak investigation when the source is uncertain
Cracked crowns sealed or rebuilt
Flashing resealed or replaced on the leaking side
Condensation ruled out before blaming the rain

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Local Conditions

Attic clues in an inland home

Up in the attic of a home in LaCrosse, a chimney leak shows as dark streaks on the roof boards, damp insulation or rusty nail tips beside the chimney. Our specialists check the attic on every leak inspection where there's access, since it tells them which side of the chimney to focus on outside. Fresh stains and dry, faded ones tell different stories, and our pros explain which you have.

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 LaCrosse

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 temporary cover keeps the rain out until the permanent repair day.

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 LaCrosse; water tests and covers are priced up front.

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Flashing leaks at the roof line

At the roof line, metal flashing seals the joint in layers: base pieces tied into the roofing, and counter flashing coming down from the brick over them. A lifted edge, a rusted piece, a short lap or a cracked sealant bead lets water in right at the roof line.

Stains right beside the chimney on the ceiling and wet roof boards in the attic point this way. Our specialists check all four sides and the cricket or back pan behind the chimney. Resealing sound metal is a smaller job than replacing it, and you'll see both priced when it's close.

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.

Sealing the flue top against rain

Sealing dampers put a gasketed lid on top of the flue, opened and closed by a cable that hangs down to the firebox. Shut between fires, it keeps rain out of the flue entirely, along with animals and outside air.

For a chimney whose throat damper has rusted from years of water, it can replace the old damper and stop the rain in one step. Our pros fit it to the flue size and show you how to open it before every fire. It's priced alongside a standard cap, so you can compare the two. It must be fully open whenever a fire is lit.

Free Inspection

Tracing your leak, free of charge

Crown cracks, slope, edges and the seal around the flue tile
Every face of the brick and every mortar joint, all four sides
Appliance flues checked for condensation that mimics a leak
Brick absorption, tested where the joints look sound

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Reserve today, and your first leak repair from our pros is 10% off.

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FAQs

Leaks, stains and drips, answered

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.

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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