Rebuilding chimneys for homes in Fairbanks

Understand which chimney section needs rebuilding before agreeing to the job. Free inspections in Fairbanks.

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More than one flue in the chimney

Second fireplace, furnace or water heater sharing the chimney? A rebuild has to rebuild every one of them, with masonry separating each flue from the next, the way the Florida Building Code requires.

Planning the new chimney around all its flues means setting each liner as the walls go up and topping each with a proper seal at the crown and a cap. If an appliance needs a different liner than it has now, that comes up on the quote. You'll know what each flue will get. Speak with our pros about a multi-flue rebuild in Fairbanks: (352) 675-6366.

Fairbanks sits away from Florida's Gulf and Atlantic shoreline. The Gainesville reference point is roughly 6 miles from Fairbanks as the crow flies.

What's Included

Brick, liner, crown, cap and flashing

Chimney tops rebuilt from sound masonry up
Fresh flashing set into the new mortar
Wide chimneys checked for the cricket rule
Permit needs explained for homes in Fairbanks

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Local Conditions

Ground movement under an inland chimney

Every masonry chimney in Fairbanks rests on its own footing, and if the ground under it settles unevenly, the whole chimney can lean. Rebuilding the top won't fix a failing base. Our specialists check whether the lean starts at the footing or above the roof before pricing anything, so the rebuild addresses the real cause. A footing problem calls for a full rebuild, priced in stages.

Our Process

Four stages of a rebuild

Find the sound line

Course by course, the chimney is checked to see how much has to come down, and that's priced.
Protect and take down

Roof and yard are protected, and the failed masonry comes down by hand.
Rebuild with liner

New courses rise with matched brick, with liners set as they go.
Top it off and flash it

A new crown, cap and flashing finish the chimney, with curing time written out.

Why Choose Us

Family-run chimney rebuilds for homes in Fairbanks

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

Rebuild and repair are priced side by side, with the reasons on the quote.

Your written price is freefree written prices set the rebuild next to the best repair, item for item.
Our workmanship warrantyOur workmanship warranty covers the rebuilt chimney in Fairbanks, recorded on the quote.
Family owned and runA family-owned business that treats your roof and yard like our own during a rebuild.

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Choosing the mortar for new masonry

Mortar for a rebuild is chosen with the same care as for repointing. ASTM C270 defines the mortar types, and the Brick Industry Association advises choosing the weakest type that still meets the job's needs, since a softer mortar lets the wall move and breathe without cracking the brick.

For an exposed chimney top, that points to one of the general-purpose types rather than the strongest available. Our specialists match the choice to your brick, especially when old brick is being reused, and the type is named on your quote. Reused brick, in particular, needs a mortar no harder than itself, or the old faces will crack.

New flashing on the rebuilt chimney

Old flashing doesn't go back on a rebuilt chimney. It's bent from coming off, sized for the old brick, and in many cases rusted or glued on instead of set into the mortar.

New base and step flashing go in with the roofing, and new counter flashing is set into the fresh mortar joints of the rebuilt masonry, lapping over the base pieces. Where the roof covering itself needs work around the chimney, a roofer handles that part and the quote says so. Getting the flashing right is what keeps the new chimney from leaking at the roof line. The flashing metal is named on the quote.

Covering the chimney every evening

A chimney under rebuild is open to the sky. Rain falling into it overnight soaks fresh mortar, washes it from the joints and runs down into the firebox and the house.

Our specialists cover the open top and any partly built courses with a waterproof sheet whenever work stops for the day, weighted or tied so wind can't lift it. The covers come off the next morning and go back on whenever work stops. It's routine on every rebuild, and it's included in the price, so rain doesn't set the job back. Mortar that stays dry overnight cures properly the next day.

Free Inspection

Sizing up a rebuild in Fairbanks, free

Lean or tilt, and whether it starts at the top or the base
Footing condition where it can be seen at the chimney base
Crown, cap and flashing that will be replaced on top
Whether a temporary cover is needed until the rebuild day

Claim 10% off your first service

Partial or full rebuild, a first booking is 10% off.

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FAQs

Rebuild questions worth asking

Can you coordinate with my roofing company?

We can. Our specialists rebuild the chimney and set the counter flashing, and a roofer handles the roof covering. The quote splits the work and we coordinate the timing.

What paperwork comes with a rebuild?

Your quote records what came down, what went back up and the materials used, and our workmanship warranty covers the rebuilt section. Keep it with your house papers, since it's useful if you sell. Ask about a rebuild in Fairbanks at (352) 675-6366.

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