Masonry work on chimneys across Evinston, FL

Brick, mortar or both? Our family-run masonry specialists sort it out in Evinston, free inspection first and a written price.

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Cracks on the chimney breast inside

Noticed cracks in the brick or plaster above the fireplace indoors? Sometimes they're cosmetic, from the house settling over the years. Sometimes they follow a problem in the chimney, like a sagging lintel over the fireplace opening or masonry moving as it gets wet and dries.

The crack's pattern, the lintel, the firebox and the chimney outside together tell our pros what's behind it. Cosmetic cracks get repointed or patched to match. Structural ones are traced to the cause first. Prices come on a written quote either way. Ask one of our local pros about the cracks on your chimney breast in Evinston at (352) 675-6366.

Service in Evinston is limited to its Alachua County portion. The community also extends into Marion County, which is outside this site's coverage.

Our Evinston service area is limited to the Alachua County portion of the community. The sea coast does not form part of Evinston's boundary.

What's Included

A few joints or whole sections

Flaking bricks cut out and replaced
New mortar suited to your brick's strength and shade
Loose bricks at the top lifted off and reset
Brick cleaned without harsh acids

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Local Conditions

Ground settling at the chimney base

A chimney on a home in Evinston rests on its own footing, and uneven settling below it shows up as stair-step cracks or a gap opening at the house wall. Our specialists check whether the movement has stopped before repointing the cracks, since mortar in a crack that's still moving will just crack again. A gap measured over a few weeks shows whether it's still opening.

Our Process

Mortar samples first, trowels later

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

Brickwork repaired with matched materials in Evinston

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

Local, family-run masonry specialists who explain the cause before the fix in Evinston.

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 Evinston 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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Finding a brick that blends in

A replacement brick has to fit in three ways. It has to be the same size, so the joints around it line up. It has to be similar in how much water it absorbs, so it weathers alongside the bricks around it. And it has to be close in color and texture, so it doesn't stand out.

Salvaged brick is the first place to look, since it has already weathered, and new brick that matches closely comes next. You'll see a sample against the wall in daylight before any cutting starts. When an exact match can't be found, you'll see the closest options and choose.

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.

Covering fresh work before rain

Fresh mortar and open joints are vulnerable to rain. The Brick Industry Association recommends a waterproof membrane over wall tops and openings whenever work stops, overnight included.

Our specialists do exactly that on chimney jobs, tarping the top and any open sections before leaving the site. Rain on uncured mortar washes it out of the joints and stains the brick below. Covering the work also keeps water out of the chimney while it's partly repaired. It's routine on every job, and it's included in the price. Covers are weighted or tied so wind can't lift them. A dry wall also takes the next day's mortar better.

Free Inspection

On your free masonry inspection

Mortar joints on every face, and how deep the wear goes
Gap or cracking where the chimney meets the house wall
White and rust staining traced to its source
Joints on a stone chimney, or veneer checked against the maker's guide

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Your first masonry job with our pros is 10% off.

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FAQs

Short answers on chimney brickwork

Will the repair match my brick?

Our pros match replacement brick for size, absorption and color, and mix mortar samples to match the old joints. You'll see a sample on the wall before the work starts.

Which parts of masonry work does the warranty cover?

The workmanship on the sections we repair, as named on your quote along with the mortar and brick used. If a joint we repointed fails, our pros return and fix it. Talk to us about the brick on your chimney in Evinston at (352) 675-6366.

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