Your chimney put right in Melrose, FL

Family-run chimney repair for homes in Melrose: water entry, brick, mortar, caps and fireboxes, once a free inspection is done.

Family owned and run
Free inspection first
100% satisfaction, guaranteed
Locally owned and operated

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A brown ring on the ceiling near the fireplace

Found a stain on the ceiling or wall next to the chimney? Water is getting in above it, and the chimney has four main ways to let it through: a cracked crown, a failed cap, worn flashing where it meets the roof, and brick or mortar soaking up rain.

From the roof and the attic, each of those gets checked, and the one letting water in is fixed first. Interior stains get sorted after the leak is stopped, and your quote says who handles the drywall. Reserve a leak-focused chimney repair visit in Melrose by phoning (352) 675-6366.

Melrose is a listed service location spanning Alachua, Bradford, Clay and Putnam counties. This does not extend our service area to every address in those counties; confirm your location when booking.

Melrose is roughly 18 straight-line miles from the Gainesville reference point. County boundaries divide Melrose among Alachua, Bradford, Clay and Putnam. Ask about your address when arranging a visit.

What's Included

Repairs our pros take on in Melrose

Flaking brick cut out and replaced
Rust traced to its source and the metal replaced
Firebox joints and firebrick repaired
Work areas covered and cleaned up daily

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Local Conditions

Sun and sealant on the chimney top

Sealants and coatings on a chimney top face full sun as well as rain. Over the years, sunlight breaks them down, and a joint that sealed well starts to open along its edges.

When our specialists repair a chimney in Melrose, they check every sealed joint, from the flashing to the flue tile at the crown, and replace any sealant that has dried out or pulled loose.

Our Process

The path a repair takes in Melrose

Start where you saw it

Our pros look at what you noticed first, then check the whole chimney for the cause.
Plan and price in writing

Each repair is listed with its price and sorted by urgency, and you choose what goes ahead.
Repairs in the right order

Masonry first, then crown, cap and flashing, with tarps and covers protecting your home.
Walkthrough and cleanup

We show you the finished work, clean the site and tell you when the fireplace can be used.

Why Choose Us

Chimney repair pros for homes in Melrose

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

Masonry dust stays on tarps outside and under covers inside, and the site is cleaned each day in Melrose.

Our workmanship warrantyEvery chimney repair we make in Melrose has our workmanship warranty, and we explain what it covers.
No hidden fees, all upfrontThe repair price on the quote is the price you pay, materials included, with no hidden fees.
Locally owned and operatedLocally owned and close by, so a follow-up on your chimney repair is one call away.

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Repairs that mean don't light a fire

Some findings mean the fireplace stays cold until they're fixed. Our pros put these at the top of every repair quote, so there's no confusion about urgency:

Each one lets heat, smoke or fire reach places it shouldn't, so they're fixed before anything cosmetic. Everything else on the list can be planned around your schedule and budget.

Cracked, shifted or missing flue tiles
Open joints in the firebox that reach the masonry behind
The chimney pulling away from the house
Signs of a past chimney fire, such as puffy, glazed deposit
Framing touching the masonry near the flue

Gutters and downspouts near the chimney

A gutter that overflows next to a chimney, or a downspout that dumps water against its base, keeps the lower brick soaked. Wet brick wears faster, mortar washes out, and efflorescence shows up in white streaks.

During a repair visit, the gutters around the chimney get a look, and you'll hear about any that are sending water onto the masonry. Clearing or redirecting them can be a simple job for you or your gutter company. The chimney repair itself, such as repointing the soaked section, is priced separately. Fixing the brick without fixing the water only brings the damage back.

Resealing flashing or replacing it

Flashing that has lifted at an edge or lost its sealant can sometimes be refastened and resealed. That's a small repair, and it's worth doing when the metal itself is sound.

Metal that's rusted through, bent, cut too short or tucked behind shingles the wrong way needs replacing, and patching it only delays the leak. Our specialists check the metal on all four sides before recommending one or the other. Resealing and replacement are priced separately on the quote, with the reasons for the one we recommend. Where the roofing around the chimney has failed too, the quote names the roofer's part.

Free Inspection

Found, listed and priced in Melrose

Cap fastening, rust and screen condition on top of the flue
Damper plate, frame and handle, open and closed
Flue tiles and joints, looked at with a light from below
Gutters and downspouts that send water onto the brick

Claim 10% off your first service

Fix it now in Melrose, and a first booking takes 10% off.

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FAQs

Planning a chimney repair

Is it safe to light fires before the repair?

It depends on what's wrong. Cracked flue tiles, open firebox joints or signs of a past chimney fire mean no fires until it's fixed. Some outside repairs, like a worn cap or recessed joints, don't stop you using it, and our pros will tell you which is which.

Do you work with roofers?

We do. The chimney and the flashing set into it are ours, and a roofer handles the roof covering. We'll coordinate the order with yours, and the quote says who does what.

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