Water coming in by the chimney in Williston Highlands, FL?

Water getting in around the chimney? Local pros find the entry in Williston Highlands on your free inspection and fix it for good.

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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 Williston Highlands by dialing (352) 675-6366.

Williston Highlands is on our Levy County list of places we serve. When the 2020 Census counted Williston Highlands, it found 2,591 residents.

What's Included

Every way water gets in, covered

Leaks traced from the chimney top down
Further leak investigation when the source is uncertain
Missing or damaged caps replaced
Chase covers and storm collars renewed

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Local Conditions

Attic clues in an inland home

Up in the attic of a home in Williston Highlands, 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 Williston Highlands

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

Earlier patches come off so the real problem underneath can be seen and fixed.

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 Williston Highlands; water tests and covers are priced up front.

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Temporary covers that hold until repair day

When a crown has split or a cap is gone, water pours straight into the flue with every rain. A temporary cover stops it: a sheet of heavy material or a flat cover strapped or weighted over the flue top and sealed at the edges.

It's designed to come off cleanly without damaging anything, so the permanent repair can go ahead as planned. The fireplace stays out of use while the cover is on, since it blocks the flue. Our specialists check that it's secure against wind and price it as its own item on the quote, separate from the repair.

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.

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.

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
Chase cover, collar and storm collar on a factory-built unit
Which repairs are ours and which belong to another trade

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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

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.

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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