Brick and mortar repairs for chimneys in Cedar Key

Spot repairs where they'll do, whole sections where they won't. Free chimney masonry inspection in Cedar Key.

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Damage after pressure washing

Had the house pressure washed and now the chimney joints look rough or hollow? High-pressure water can blast soft mortar out of the joints and scar the brick faces. The Brick Industry Association suggests checking with the brick maker before pressurized cleaning for that reason.

Joints and faces the spray hit are checked, what it washed out is repointed, and the mortar color is matched so the repair blends in. If the brick needs cleaning in the future, our specialists will suggest a gentler method. The repair is priced by section. Reserve a masonry check after pressure washing in Cedar Key by dialing (352) 675-6366.

About 55 miles, measured point to point, lie between Cedar Key and the Gainesville reference point. Our specialists serve Cedar Key as part of Levy County.

What's Included

Your chimney masonry, put right

New mortar suited to your brick's strength and shade
Stepped cracks traced to their cause and repaired
Brick cleaned without harsh acids
Work covered against rain at the end of each day

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Local Conditions

Washing salt from the brick

Salt left sitting on a chimney in Cedar Key keeps drawing moisture into the brick. A white crust after storms is a sign it's there. Our pros brush and rinse salt from the brick as part of a masonry repair, gently and without pressure washing, which would damage the joints. They'll suggest a simple rinse routine for the chimney base where it's safe to reach.

Our Process

Mortar matched before a joint is touched

Find which half failed

Every face is looked over for worn joints, damaged brick and cracks, and the cause is found.
Match mortar and brick

Samples are mixed and cured, and replacement brick is matched and shown to you.
Joints raked, then refilled

Joints are raked to sound depth, repointed in layers, and damaged brick is swapped out.
Cover, clean, cure

The work is covered against rain, the site cleaned, and you get curing time spelled out.

Why Choose Us

Patient, family-run masonry work

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

Harsh acid cleaners stay off your brick; gentler methods are tested first.

100% satisfaction, guaranteedIf the repair doesn't blend in or hold, we make it right. That's our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Your price, upfrontMasonry work in Cedar Key is priced by section up front, so you can choose what gets done.
Locally owned and operatedA locally owned business, so the masons who repointed your chimney are easy to reach later.

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New mortar that stays softer than the brick

On strength, the Brick Industry Association's repointing guidance is clear: the new mortar shouldn't be any stronger in compression than what's already in the wall. A stronger mortar concentrates stress at the brick's edges and faces.

Over time, that stress cracks and spalls the brick next to the joint, and the damage is worse than the worn mortar ever was. Our specialists match the new mortar to the old in strength as well as color, and they'll explain why the strongest mix isn't the best one for your chimney. It's a mistake our pros see on old repairs again and again, and an easy one to avoid.

Cracks that climb the joints like stairs

When a crack zigzags up through the joints like a staircase, the masonry has moved as a block. The cause might be settling below, the chimney separating from the house, or thermal movement in a long run of brick.

We check whether the crack is old and stable or still active, looking at the crack edges, any debris in it and any gap at the house wall. A stable crack can be raked out and repointed. An active one needs its cause dealt with first, or the new mortar will crack along the same line. You'll hear which you have.

Tying a chimney to the house

Where a chimney is built against a house wall, it's meant to be tied to the structure. The Brick Industry Association describes attaching single-wythe chimneys to the framing with corrosion-resistant metal ties at regular spacing up the height.

Missing, rusted or broken ties let the chimney pull away from the house, which shows as a widening gap at the wall or a stepped crack. Our pros check the gap and, where the chimney is still sound, can add or replace ties with corrosion-resistant anchors. A chimney that has moved a long way may need partial rebuilding instead. The gap at the wall is measured before and after.

Free Inspection

Every face of the chimney, checked free in Cedar Key

Loose or shifted courses at the top of the chimney
Earlier patches made with hard or mismatched mortar
White and rust staining traced to its source
Prices section by section, with repair and rebuild compared where both fit

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FAQs

What people ask about chimney brick

Can you clean the stains off my brick?

Yes, once the water causing them is fixed. Our pros avoid harsh acid cleaners that can burn brick and test gentler methods on a small area first.

Do you repair stone chimneys?

Yes. Natural stone is repointed with a mortar softer than the stone, and manufactured stone veneer is repaired following the maker's installation guide.

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