Need chimney repair in Gainesville? Talk to local pros

Spotted something off from the yard, the attic or the firebox? Where you notice the damage tells our pros a lot about what failed and how soon it needs attention. We're a locally owned, family-run business, and we follow the trouble back to the part letting water, heat or smoke go where it shouldn't, then fix that part. The first visit, an inspection at your house, is free.

• Leaks traced from a ceiling stain back to the chimney
• Cracked crowns and loose or missing caps put right
• Worn mortar and broken brick repaired to match
• Rusted or lifting flashing replaced at the roofline
• Chimney damage repair after fallen limbs or rough weather
• Firebox and smoke chamber faults fixed before you light up

1. We start where you noticed it

   Stain, crack or smell, our pro starts at that spot and follows it to the part behind it.

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2. Outside and inside, part by part

   Crown, cap, flashing, brick and joints outside; flue, smoke chamber, damper and firebox inside, the soundness check NFPA 211 describes.

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3. The failed part gets fixed

   Joints are repointed, crowns coated or recast, flashing re-formed or brick reset, using materials matched to what's already there.

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4. Cleanup and your walkthrough

   We clean the work area, show you the finished repair and don't call the job done until you're satisfied.

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Where the damage shows up points to the kind of repair and how quickly to act. Our pros sort it like this during the first look.

Mortar matched by type

Repointing mortar selected for compatibility with the existing masonry, repair purpose and exposure.

Crown concrete or crown coating

A crown pitched so rain runs off past a drip edge, as FBC Residential R1003.9.1 requires, or a flexible coating over a sound slab.

Flashing metal

Step flashing and counterflashing in a metal the Brick Industry Association rates for masonry, such as copper or stainless steel.

Listed liner parts

Where a flue needs lining, a UL 1777 listed system sized for the appliance, one of the linings FBC Residential R1003.11 accepts.

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   The part that gave out

   Swapping a cap and recasting a crown sit at opposite ends of the scale, so the failed part sets most of the price.

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   How far the water got

   Damage caught at the surface costs less to fix than brick, framing or drywall that has soaked through several storms.

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   How high the work sits

   A tall chimney or a steep roof takes more setup, more safety gear and more time up top.

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   Matching what's there

   Brick, mortar color and metal chosen to match your chimney can add sourcing time to the job.

• Crown, cap and flue top for cracks and gaps
• Brick faces and mortar joints on every side you can reach
• Flashing at the roofline, on all four sides
• Attic framing and ceiling around the chimney for water marks
• Inside the house, the firebox, damper and smoke chamber
• Flue lining condition and anything loose inside it
• The repairs found, sorted by urgency, each with its own price

• A brown ring on the ceiling

  Rain is slipping in at the flashing, the crown or the cap. Our pros find which one before anything is replaced, then repair that part.

• Crumbs of brick on the roof

  Brick faces or joints are breaking down. We repoint or reset the damaged section with mortar matched to the old joints.

• A chalky white bloom on the brick

  Water is passing through the brick and leaving minerals behind. We look for where it enters above the stain.

• Pieces of tile in the firebox

  The flue lining may be cracking. Stop using the fireplace, and our pros check the flue before you light another fire.

• The chimney looks like it leans

  Movement at the base or a failing top section. We measure it and tell you if repair or a rebuild fits.

• Smoke Chamber Repair Rough, stepped or cracked brick above the damper parged smooth again.
• Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney Repair Caps, chase covers, flashing and top brick damaged by wind or falling limbs.

• Chimney Masonry Repair Brick and mortar on the chimney repaired with a matched mix.
• Chimney Crown Repair Cracked concrete on the chimney top sealed, patched or poured again.
• Chimney Leak Repair Water coming in around the chimney found, stopped and dried out.

• Chimney RebuildA failing chimney cleared back to firm masonry and built again.

• Your chimney repair bill, from a quick patch to a rebuild Why two repair quotes can sit far apart, which jobs land at the small and large ends, and the four things that push a repair up a tier.
• Chimney anatomy, sorted by where you're standing The yard, the attic and the hearth each show you a different set of chimney parts, and each part has its own way of telling you it's wearing out.
• Is your chimney damaged? Sort what you see by urgency Observe visible changes from safe positions, note smoke or movement, and report what you find. A limited view cannot establish the condition of every part of the chimney.

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