Your chimney kept dry in Melrose, FL

Wet attic insulation or a damp chimney wall? Our pros check it all in Melrose on your free inspection.

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Who fixes the drywall and paint

Wondering about the damage inside? Our pros fix the chimney and the parts of it inside the house, such as the firebox, damper and smoke chamber. Drywall, plaster, paint and ceiling repairs are a finish carpenter's or painter's job.

Your quote says clearly which items are ours and which are for another trade, so you know who to call and when. We'll also tell you when the wall is dry enough to repair. That way the interior work happens once, after the leak is truly stopped. Ask about a leak repair plan for your home in Melrose at (352) 675-6366.

Melrose is a listed service location spanning Alachua, Bradford, Clay and Putnam counties. This does not extend our service area to every address in those counties; confirm your location when booking.

About 18 miles, measured point to point, lie between Melrose and the Gainesville reference point. Melrose spans Alachua, Bradford, Clay and Putnam counties. Its place on our town list does not imply coverage throughout those counties.

What's Included

Crown, cap, flashing, joints and brick

Further leak investigation when the source is uncertain
Rusted dampers freed, replaced or topped with a seal
Condensation ruled out before blaming the rain
Leak repairs in Melrose backed by our warranty

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Local Conditions

Pressure washing and new leaks

If a chimney in Melrose started leaking after the house or roof was pressure washed, the spray may have blasted mortar from the joints or stripped sealant from the flashing. Our specialists check the joints and flashing first in that case, and repoint or reseal what the spray damaged. New sealant and fresh mortar close the paths the spray opened.

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 Melrose; 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.

Stepped shoulders that hold water

Partway up, some chimneys narrow in steps, leaving sloped brick shoulders where the wider base ends. Those shoulders catch rain, and if they're finished with a thin mortar wash, it cracks and lets water into the wall below.

On those slopes, the Brick Industry Association prefers a setting bed topped with solid or paving brick, and where a mortar wash is used, each step should be filled on its own rather than bridged with one slab. Our specialists check the shoulders on every leak inspection and price a proper rebuild where the wash has failed. Once rebuilt, the shoulders shed water instead of holding it against the wall.

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.

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Where we look for water in Melrose

Cap, lid and screen, and whether rain falls straight into the flue
Every face of the brick and every mortar joint, all four sides
Stepped brick shoulders and the mortar wash on them
Appliance flues checked for condensation that mimics a leak

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 stop the water before the full repair?

Yes. Our pros can fit a temporary cover over the flue top to keep rain out until the permanent repair. It's priced separately and comes off on the repair day.

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.

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