Full chimney rebuild and reconstruction in Brandon
Expert chimney rebuilds for Brandon homes, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee on every finished stack.
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
- No hidden fees
- Workmanship warranty
Contents
Our Services
What Goes Into a Sound Chimney Rebuild
Sound brick kept, failed brick replaced, then lined, crowned and flashed. That is every rebuild in Brandon.
Mortar for new chimney brickwork
BIA recommends Type N portland cement-lime mortar for chimneys, and accepts Type S where wind or other sideways forces on the stack are high.
The general rule in BIA's mortar note points the same way, toward the weakest mortar type that still does the job. Stronger is not automatically better. Mixing is done by measured volume on site so each batch matches the last, which keeps the color and strength even across the new section.
For your rebuild, the pick between N and S depends on height, exposure and brick, and the estimate names it.
A cap on the rebuilt flue
Rain, leaves and animals all stay out of a capped flue. The code also sets a size rule for rain caps on masonry chimneys, with open area under the cap of four times the flue outlet area or more. A cap chosen for the old flue may be too tight for a new one.
A rebuild is the right time to fit a cap sized to the finished flue, rather than reusing one made for a different opening.
We include a cap on every rebuilt flue and show which one on the estimate.
Keeping wood framing away from the rebuilt chimney
Wood framing stays 2 inches clear of a masonry chimney that sits indoors or is built into an exterior wall, and 1 inch clear of one standing wholly outside, under the code. Trim and siding edges may butt against the brick only as far from the flue lining as the code allows.
That airspace is not to be filled, except with fireblocking. A rebuild that brings framing or sheathing tight against the new brick undoes the rule.
We check the clearances around the rebuilt section and tell you if any framing needs to be cut back.
Making the rebuilt top match the chimney below
A rebuilt section sits on top of the old brick, so the join is visible from the street. Brick size, color, texture and mortar color all affect how well it blends.
BIA advises using mock-ups or sample panels when choosing brick to match existing work. Even a good match looks newer until it weathers. Where the chimney is seen from the street, the finish is agreed before any brick is ordered.
We show you brick and mortar samples next to your chimney and agree the choice before ordering.
On any service we offer
Say yes within 72 hours of the inspection and the whole rebuild is 10% off.
Free Inspection
Checked Before Any Brick Comes Down in Brandon
- Refractory mortar and airspace around flue tiles
- Masonry partitions between neighboring flues
- Ties anchoring the chimney to the house
- Movement that needs an engineer's opinion first
Our Services
More Help for Your Brandon Fireplace
-
-
-
-
-
Plan Your Chimney Rebuild in Brandon
Down to sound brick and back up with a new crown and flashing, for chimneys in Brandon.
Your request is confirmed
Our team will contact you to arrange the appointment.