Chimney masonry repair around Rochelle, FL

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

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Brick faces flaking away in sheets

Seeing the outer skin of some bricks peel off, leaving a rough, sandy face behind? That damage comes from water in the brick. As the wall dries, salts crystallize just under the surface and push the face off, and a mortar that's too hard makes it worse.

Our specialists cut out the damaged bricks, set replacements matched as closely as possible, and repoint around them with a mortar soft enough to protect the brick. They'll also track down where the water is coming from, so new brick doesn't meet the same fate. Reserve a brick replacement visit in Rochelle by phoning (352) 675-6366.

Rochelle is on our Alachua County list of places we serve. The Gulf and Atlantic shorelines are away from Rochelle.

What's Included

A few joints or whole sections

New mortar suited to your brick's strength and shade
Stone joints repointed to match the original look
Work covered against rain at the end of each day
Repointing and brick work under our workmanship warranty

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Local Conditions

Vines and roots in the joints

Vines climbing a chimney on a home in Rochelle push their roots into the mortar joints and hold water against the brick. When they're pulled off roughly, they take mortar with them. Our pros remove growth carefully, then repoint the joints underneath. Keeping the chimney clear afterwards lets the brick dry between rains. The joints hidden under the vines tend to need the most care.

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 Rochelle

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

Before anything is priced in Rochelle, our pros find which half of the wall failed, brick or mortar.

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 Rochelle 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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Which mortar type suits a chimney

Mortar selection depends on whether the work is new construction or a repair to existing masonry. Strength alone is not enough: the existing units, joints and exposure matter. Our pros discuss those conditions before choosing a mix rather than treating two mortar types as interchangeable.

The proposed mix should be explained in relation to your existing brick and mortar. Material that suits new construction may be unsuitable for older repointing. Ask how compatibility, joint finish and expected appearance were considered before agreeing to the work.

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.

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

On your free masonry inspection

Mortar joints on every face, and how deep the wear goes
Loose or shifted courses at the top of the chimney
White and rust staining traced to its source
Any bulging sections, tapped by hand to find hollow spots behind the face

Claim 10% off your first service

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

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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.

When does masonry repair become a rebuild?

When mortar has failed through the wall across several courses, bricks are loose throughout the top section, or the chimney has shifted. Our pros price the rebuild next to the best repair so you can compare. Talk to us about your chimney in Rochelle at (352) 675-6366.

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