Brick chimney repair and mortar work in Ballast Point
Cracked units, eroded joints and loose courses repaired together, with the water behind them dealt with, in Ballast Point.
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
- No hidden fees
- Workmanship warranty
Contents
Our Services
The Craft Behind a Lasting Chimney Masonry Repair
A family masonry crew with upfront prices and a 100% satisfaction guarantee behind every chimney repair.
The mortar types used on chimney masonry
Masonry mortar is classified under ASTM C270 into Types M, S, N and O, from strongest to weakest. BIA describes Type N as the general all-purpose mortar, Type S as stronger, Type M as very strong but hard to work, and Type O as a low-strength mix for interior and restoration work.
For chimneys, BIA recommends Type N, with Type S as the alternate. BIA points to Type M where masonry is in contact with the earth, and keeps Type O mostly for interior and restoration work.
Our masonry crew names the mortar type on your estimate and explains why it suits your chimney.
The crown above the repaired masonry
The crown is the chimney's roof. Florida's residential code wants it made of concrete, metal or stone, pitched so rain runs off, finished with a drip edge and separated from the flue liners by a caulked bond break.
A cracked or flat crown sends water straight into the courses below it, which is often where masonry damage starts. BIA also warns against feathering a cast crown thin at its edges.
We inspect the crown with every masonry job and price any crown work as a separate line.
Cleaning the chimney after masonry repair
Careful masonry work leaves little to clean. The National Park Service advises plain water and natural bristle or nylon brushes, with any cleaning done once the mortar has hardened.
BIA recommends trying any cleaning product on an inconspicuous spot first, because strong chemicals can stain brick and etch fresh joints. BIA's maintenance note adds that stains left by improper cleaning are not water soluble, so the gentlest method that works comes first.
Our crew cleans as it goes and leaves the roof, gutters and yard clear of mortar and brick debris.
Why chimney masonry needs attention sooner than walls
BIA's maintenance guidance notes that chimneys, parapets and sills, which face harsher exposure, may need repair at shorter intervals than the walls of a house.
It recommends regular inspections, ideally through the seasons, with binoculars for the high parts and notes kept so changes can be spotted. A crack that has grown since the last visit tells a different story from one that has stayed the same for years.
We can keep a record of your chimney's condition from one visit to the next, so small problems are caught early.
On any service we offer
Cracks, joints and loose courses, 10% off booked within 72 hours of the visit.
Free Inspection
What We Check on Your Chimney Masonry in Ballast Point
- Mortar type chosen for the brick and exposure
- Joint profile and color match agreed in advance
- Top courses and corbels reset where loose
- Roof and yard protection during the work
Our Services
More Help for Your Ballast Point Fireplace
-
-
-
-
-
-
More about chimney masonry repairEverything we do in Ballast Point
Specialized Services
Individual chimney masonry repair Jobs
-
-
-
Arrange Chimney Masonry Repair in Ballast Point
Chimney masonry repair in Ballast Point from a family crew that hauls the debris away and guarantees your 100% satisfaction.
Your request is confirmed
Our team will contact you to arrange the appointment.