Chimney waterproofing around Arredondo, FL

Cracks sealed, joints repointed, then the repellent. Local chimney waterproofing in Arredondo after the free look.

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

Call (352) 675-6366 Get a Free Inspection

Request a Free Inspection

Prefer the phone? Call (352) 675-6366

Protecting windows, trim and plants

Brick repellents can bond to glass as well, and they can mark painted trim, roofing and plants if they drift. The Brick Industry Association notes that silanes and siloxanes bond with unprotected glass.

Our specialists mask windows and trim near the chimney, cover plants and roofing below, and apply the repellent carefully from the bottom up rather than spraying it on in a mist. Anything that gets splashed is cleaned right away. It's part of every waterproofing job, and it's included in the price. Reserve careful chimney waterproofing at your home in Arredondo by phoning (352) 675-6366.

From the Gainesville reference point, Arredondo is about 6 miles away in a direct line. Arredondo is one of the Alachua County places our pros cover.

What's Included

Before and after the repellent goes on

Old film sealers identified before choosing a product
Beading checked on follow-up visits
Treated faces recorded for homes in Arredondo
Product and date recorded for the warranty in Arredondo

Call (352) 675-6366 Get a Free Inspection

Local Conditions

Waterproofing during a reroof

If a new roof is going on your home in Arredondo, the chimney's crown, flashing and joints should be sorted while the roofers are there. A repellent is the last step, after the flashing work is done. Our specialists coordinate the order with your roofer, so the flashing seals against sound masonry and the brick is treated once everything around it is finished.

Our Process

Coating your chimney in Arredondo

Close the gaps

Crown, cap, flashing and joints are repaired first, since a repellent can't seal them.
Test the brick

Absorption is measured on each face and a test patch is checked with you.
Mask and apply

Glass and trim are masked, and the repellent goes on bottom up on dry brick.
Record and recheck

You get the product, faces and date written out, and we check beading on later visits.

Why Choose Us

Waterproofing from a local family business

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

The product, faces treated and date are written on your quote in Arredondo.

Free inspection firstA brick absorption test is part of the free inspection, so you know if waterproofing is worth it.
No hidden fees, all upfrontNo hidden fees on waterproofing in Arredondo; masking, testing and cleanup are in the price.
Family owned and runWe're family owned, and we'll tell you when your chimney doesn't need a coating.

Call (352) 675-6366 Get a Free Inspection

Fix the cracks, then treat the brick

Water gets into a chimney through two kinds of path. Gaps, such as a cracked crown, a missing cap, lifted flashing or open joints, let water pour in. Porous brick lets it soak in slowly across the face.

A repellent only deals with the second kind. The Brick Industry Association notes repellents are most effective at reducing absorption and have limited effect on water entering through cracks and separations. That's why our pros fix every gap first and only then decide whether the brick needs treating. Spraying a repellent over open cracks is money spent on the wrong problem. The repairs are priced first, the repellent second.

Breathable repellents, explained

A breathable, or vapor-permeable, repellent soaks into the brick and lines the walls of its pores instead of forming a skin on top. Liquid water beads on the surface and runs off, while water vapor from inside the wall can still pass out through the pores.

That balance is what a chimney needs, since some moisture gets in from the top, the flue and the air on any chimney. Our pros use penetrating repellents made for masonry and chimneys, and they name the product on your quote. Afterwards the brick looks much the same, with water beading on it. That's the look you'll see on the test patch.

How the repellent is applied

Wet and generous is how a penetrating repellent goes on. Makers such as SaverSystems describe a low-pressure flood coat applied from the bottom of the wall upward, so the brick takes in what it can and the excess runs down onto brick that's still being treated.

Working one face at a time, our pros follow the maker's instructions for the product used and watch for runs and missed spots. They don't mist it on with a high-pressure sprayer, which wastes product and drifts onto glass and plants. The result is an even coat that the brick absorbs fully. The number of coats goes on the quote.

Free Inspection

Tested first, priced second

Crown, cap and flashing checked for gaps a repellent can't fix
Absorption of the brick, tested with a tube on each face
Stone or veneer, and what its maker's guidance allows
Product choice, number of coats and the maker's weather window

Claim 10% off your first service

Take 10% off your first waterproofing job when you book today.

Call (352) 675-6366 Get a Free Inspection

FAQs

Things to ask before sealing brick in Arredondo

How soon after repointing can you waterproof?

At least 72 hours after repointing, per the Brick Industry Association and the repellent maker, and longer for new masonry. Our pros write the date on your quote.

What if my chimney is painted?

A penetrating repellent can't soak through paint. Our specialists look at what's under the paint and may suggest a breathable masonry coating instead. Talk to us about your painted chimney in Arredondo at (352) 675-6366.

Our Services