Chimney masonry repair around Fanning Springs, FL

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Masonry repair while the roof is open

Roofers booked for your house? That's a good moment to fix the chimney masonry above the roofline, before the new flashing is set against it. Flashing sealed into crumbling joints won't hold for long.

Our pros repoint and repair the brick first, then the flashing and roofing go on around a sound chimney. They'll coordinate with your roofer so the timing works and each trade's part is clear on the quote. It saves setting up on the roof twice. The flashing then seals into firm mortar that will hold it for years. Talk to our masonry specialists about your reroof in Fanning Springs by calling (352) 675-6366.

In 2020, the Census Bureau counted 1,182 people living in Fanning Springs. The sea coast does not form part of Fanning Springs's boundary.

What's Included

A few joints or whole sections

Worn joints raked out and repointed
Ties added where the chimney pulls from the house
Work covered against rain at the end of each day
Joint profiles tooled to shed water in Fanning Springs

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Local Conditions

Pressure washers and soft mortar

A pressure washer aimed at a house in Fanning Springs can blast soft mortar out of chimney joints and scar the brick faces. The Brick Industry Association suggests checking with the brick maker before pressurized water cleaning.

If the joints look hollow after a wash, our pros repoint the damaged sections and match the mortar color. Gentler cleaning methods keep the joints intact next time the house is washed.

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 Fanning Springs

Locally owned and run
A family-run company
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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 Fanning Springs.

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 Fanning Springs 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.

How a joint is tooled matters

The shape of a finished mortar joint changes how it handles rain. The Brick Industry Association's guidance on water penetration favors tooled concave and V joints for exterior brick, since tooling compacts the mortar surface and the shape sheds water.

A recessed or struck joint leaves a little shelf where water sits against the brick. On a chimney, where every joint is exposed, that difference adds up. Our pros tool new joints to a water-shedding profile that matches the existing look as closely as possible, and they'll talk it through with you if the old joints were a shape that holds water.

When the wall bows out

A section of chimney that bulges outward has separated inside, with the outer brick pulling away from the masonry behind it. Water getting into the wall and rusting ties or steel are common reasons.

Measuring the bulge comes first, then tapping the brick for hollow areas and looking for fresh cracks around the edges that would mean it's still moving. A small, stable bulge can be taken down and relaid with new ties. A large or active one points to rebuilding that section. Until it's assessed, the area below should be kept clear. The repair plan and its price come on the quote once the cause is clear.

Free Inspection

On your free masonry inspection

Mortar joints on every face, and how deep the wear goes
Cracks stepping along the joints, and whether they're still moving
Cracks through the bricks and what's causing them
Paint or coatings on the brick and what's under them

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FAQs

Short answers on chimney brickwork

Isn't harder mortar better?

Mortar stronger than the brick forces stress into the brick edges and faces, which cracks and flakes them. The Brick Industry Association recommends repointing mortar no stronger than the mortar already in the wall.

Will the work make a mess of the yard?

Tarps go over the roof and ground below the chimney, plants and furniture are covered, and debris is bagged and hauled away. The site is tidied at the end of every day.

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