Local chimney waterproofing pros in Apollo Beach

Painted chimneys need a different conversation

Paint sits on the brick as a film. A breathable repellent cannot soak through it, and adding more layers can hold moisture in the masonry underneath. Peeling or bubbling paint on a chimney is often a sign that water is already trapped behind it.

Our specialists look at why the paint is failing before recommending anything. Sometimes the answer is repairs at the top or the roof line and a finish that breathes. We set out the options in writing, with the price for each, so you can choose.

Rain straight down the flue is a cap problem

Water dripping into the firebox during a storm often falls straight down an uncovered flue. No treatment on the outside of the chimney will stop rain that enters from the top.

Our pros look at the chimney cap before recommending waterproofing. If the cap is missing, rusted through or the wrong size, replacing it is usually the first and most useful fix, and it is priced separately so you can see where your money goes.

Spalled brick is replaced, then the rest is protected

Flaking faces and cracks running through a brick mean it has lost its hard outer skin. BIA guidance lists removal and replacement of spalled brick among the repairs to finish before any water repellent is considered.

Our pros replace the damaged units with brick that matches as closely as possible, let the new mortar cure and then treat the chimney as a whole. You get one plan, one written price per step and one team from start to finish.

What the free waterproofing inspection covers

Before any price is given, our specialists look at the whole chimney, since the treatment only makes sense when the rest is sound. The visit costs nothing, and you are under no obligation to book the work.

You get a plain answer and a written estimate with each option priced on its own line. Treatment or repairs booked within 72 hours of the inspection come 10% off.

• Brick faces for cracks, spalling and porous spots
• Mortar joints for gaps, cracks and soft mortar
• Old coatings, paint or a glossy film
• White deposits and water stains
• The crown, the cap and the roof connection