Your chimney brickwork made sound in Williston

Chimney masonry in Williston, repaired with covers on the work and a clean site each day. The inspection's on us.

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A bulge in the chimney wall

Noticed a section of the chimney that bows out, even slightly? A bulge means the masonry has come apart inside the wall, with the outer layer separating from what's behind it. It's one to look at soon.

Size, movement and cause, from water in the wall to rusting steel, are the three things to pin down on a bulge. A small bulge can sometimes be taken down and relaid; a large one points to a partial rebuild. Keep people clear of that side until it's assessed. Check with one of our local pros about the bulging section in Williston: (352) 675-6366.

About 22 miles, measured point to point, lie between Williston and the Gainesville reference point. Our specialists serve Williston as part of Levy County.

What's Included

Your chimney masonry, put right

Worn joints raked out and repointed
Stone joints repointed to match the original look
Brick cleaned without harsh acids
Work covered against rain at the end of each day

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Local Conditions

Repairs timed with a new roof

If a new roof is going on your home in Williston, the chimney masonry above the roofline is best repaired first, before new flashing is sealed into the joints. Our specialists coordinate with your roofer, so the brick and mortar are sound when the flashing goes on and nothing has to be redone later. The quote shows which part is ours and which is the roofer's.

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

Joints are tooled to shed water and to match the look of your chimney.

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 Williston 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.

Cleaning brick without damaging it

Mortar smears on the brick face after repointing need cleaning, and so do stains from water or rust. The Brick Industry Association warns against unbuffered hydrofluoric and hydrochloric acid cleaners, which can burn brick, leave white scum and cause green or brown stains on light-colored brick.

Our pros keep the face clean as they work, brush off mortar crumbs before they set, and use cleaners suited to your brick when a deeper clean is needed, testing a small area first. It takes longer than blasting the wall with acid, and the brick comes out undamaged. The cleaner used is named on the quote.

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

Every face of the chimney, checked free in Williston

Cracks through the bricks and what's causing them
White and rust staining traced to its source
Steel over openings for rust and lifted brick
Chimney breast masonry inside the house, including cracks above the opening

Claim 10% off your first service

Matched mortar, matched brick, and a 10% discount on your first repair.

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FAQs

What people ask about chimney brick

Do I need to repoint the whole chimney?

Not in every case. Wear tends to concentrate on the weather side and the top courses. Our specialists price repointing by section, so sound joints are left alone.

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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