Micanopy chimney masonry, repointed and rebuilt

Old patches that don't match? Get brick and mortar blended in properly in Micanopy, after the free look.

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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 Micanopy by calling (352) 675-6366.

In 2020, the Census Bureau counted 648 people living in Micanopy. The sea coast does not form part of Micanopy's boundary.

What's Included

A few joints or whole sections

Flaking bricks cut out and replaced
Painted brick repaired under the peeling finish
Work covered against rain at the end of each day
Joint profiles tooled to shed water in Micanopy

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Local Conditions

Shade, moss and damp joints

On a home in Micanopy where trees shade the chimney, one face can stay damp long after rain. Moss and algae grow there and keep the joints wet. Our specialists clean the growth gently, check the mortar underneath, and repoint anything that has softened. Trimming back branches lets more sun and air reach that face so it dries.

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 Micanopy

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

Repointing is priced by section, so sound joints in Micanopy are left alone.

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 Micanopy 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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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.

Rusting steel lintels over openings

Steel angles span some openings in chimney masonry, such as over a fireplace or a clean-out door. As the steel rusts, it swells, lifting the brick above it and cracking the joints at each end.

Signs to spot are a horizontal crack above an opening, rust stains at the ends of the steel and brick that has lifted. The fix depends on how far the rust has gone: cleaning and coating the steel, or removing the brick above, replacing the steel and relaying the masonry. Both are given a written price with the reasons. A lintel that has lifted brick is dealt with before anything above it is repointed.

Letting new mortar cure

Mortar gains its strength by curing, and it needs moisture to do that. In hot sun or wind, a fresh joint can dry out before it has cured, leaving a weak, powdery surface that washes out.

Our specialists schedule work to avoid the harshest sun where they can, shade the work, and mist the joints lightly as they cure if the conditions call for it. Covering the work against rain protects it from the other direction. You'll hear if there's anything to watch for in the days after the repair, and when the chimney can be used. Rushing the cure is one of the reasons repointing fails early.

Free Inspection

On your free masonry inspection

Cracks stepping along the joints, and whether they're still moving
Gap or cracking where the chimney meets the house wall
Paint or coatings on the brick and what's under them
Chimney breast masonry inside the house, including cracks above the opening

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Reserve your first brick or mortar repair today and claim 10% off it.

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FAQs

Short answers on chimney brickwork

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.

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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