Your chimney brickwork made sound in Fairbanks

Worn joints and broken bricks need different decisions. Review the proposed masonry repair for your home in Fairbanks.

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A patch job that sticks out

Can you spot an old repair from the street, with gray cement mortar or mismatched brick standing out from the rest? Hard gray mortar isn't just a looks problem. It can be stronger than the old brick around it, and that can crack and flake the brick next to the patch.

Our pros rake out mismatched repairs where they're hurting the brick and refill the joints with a mortar that suits the chimney in strength and shade. Where replacement brick is needed, they look for the closest match in size and shade. You'll see a sample before the work starts. Ask about fixing an old patch in Fairbanks by calling (352) 675-6366.

Our specialists serve Fairbanks as part of Alachua County. Fairbanks is set inland from Florida's sea coasts.

What's Included

Your chimney masonry, put right

Flaking bricks cut out and replaced
Loose bricks at the top lifted off and reset
Rusting lintels cleaned, coated or replaced
Painted brick repaired under the peeling finish

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Local Conditions

Brick chimneys on framed houses

A brick chimney built against a framed house in Fairbanks should be tied to the structure. If ties have rusted or were left out, the chimney can pull away from the wall. Our pros check the gap at the house wall and add corrosion-resistant ties where the chimney is still sound. Where the chimney has moved a long way, a partial rebuild is priced instead.

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

When repair stops making sense, you'll see it priced next to a rebuild.

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 Fairbanks 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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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.

Stone chimneys and stone veneer

Natural stone chimneys have wide, irregular joints, and the mortar in them does more work than in brick. Our specialists repoint them with a mortar suited to the stone, softer than the stone itself, and tool it to match the existing look, whether raked back or brushed flush.

Manufactured stone veneer is a different system, with a water barrier and drainage behind the stone set by the maker's installation guide. Loose or cracked veneer is repaired following that guide, since patching it like solid stone can trap water behind it. You'll hear which kind you have before any work is priced.

Keeping your home clean during masonry work

Masonry work makes dust and debris, and most of it can be kept outside. Our pros lay tarps over the roof and the ground below the chimney, cover plants and outdoor furniture, and catch mortar as it's raked out.

When the work reaches the firebox or the chimney breast, the room gets drop cloths, the fireplace opening is sealed, and a vacuum runs as they grind. Debris is bagged and hauled away. Each evening the site is tidied and the work covered. You shouldn't find grit in the gutters or on the patio afterward. Gutters get checked for grit before the tarps come off.

Free Inspection

Every face of the chimney, checked free in Fairbanks

Loose or shifted courses at the top of the chimney
Gap or cracking where the chimney meets the house wall
Joints on a stone chimney, or veneer checked against the maker's guide
Steel over openings for rust and lifted brick

Claim 10% off your first service

Worn joints or flaking brick? Arrange a visit, and the first repair carries a 10% discount.

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FAQs

What people ask about chimney brick

Who handles chimney masonry repair in Fairbanks?

Our pros do. Fairbanks is inside our Alachua County coverage, and each face of the chimney gets checked for free before any repair is priced. Soft joints or flaking brick are worth mentioning on the phone.

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.

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