Chimney leak repair in Brandon
Water at the fireplace or a stain beside the chimney? Our local pros find where it gets in and fix that part.
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Leak Repairs That Close the Real Opening
On a leak visit in Brandon, these are the parts we check, test and repair.
An uncapped flue takes rain straight in
Without a cap, the top of the flue is simply open to the weather. Rain drops onto the smoke shelf, the damper and the firebox floor, and a gusty storm drives even more in at an angle.
A properly sized cap keeps most of that water out. Section R1003.9.3 of the Florida Building Code, Residential keeps the open area under a masonry chimney's rain cap at four times the flue outlet or more, so the cap sheds rain and the smoke still gets out. Our pros size the cap to your flue.
Layers of old patches
Leaking chimneys often carry the history of earlier fixes: tar on the flashing, caulk in the crown, paint on the brick. Each layer can hide the edge or crack that is still letting water in.
Our specialists remove what hides the evidence where it is safe to do so, then repair the part underneath. You see what we found and the price before any removal beyond the inspection.
Catching leaks on a yearly visit
Once a year is the inspection interval NFPA 211 sets for chimneys, fireplaces and vents. Many leaks start small, with a hairline crack or a sealant joint letting go, and a yearly look catches them early.
When our pros sweep or inspect your chimney in Brandon, they check the cap, crown, flashing and walls for water signs and tell you what is worth fixing now.
Checking the repair after the next storms
The real test of a leak repair is the next hard rain. Our team asks you to watch the spot where water used to show and to note anything new.
If the area stays dry, the interior can be finished. If water appears, we compare its place and timing with the original leak and come back to look, because a second path sometimes shows itself only after the first is closed.
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- Flashing on every side of the chimney
- Spalled or cracked brick
- Old coatings, paint or sealer
- Siding and trim on a framed chase
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Keep Your Fireplace and Ceilings Dry
Leaks found at the source, repaired and hose-tested when the job calls for it, with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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