Repairs first, then chimney waterproofing in Brandon

Stone, block and stucco chimneys

Most published waterproofing guidance, including the Brick Industry Association note we work from, is written for clay brick. Natural stone and stucco over block take water differently and can react differently to a product.

Our specialists identify the material on your chimney and use a repellent whose label names that surface, with a test area first. If a stucco chimney has cracks or hollow spots, those are repaired before any treatment, and the estimate shows each step.

Tracing the water before treating the brick

Finding the source of water penetration and completing repairs come before any repellent in Brick Industry Association guidance. The note lists caps, flashing, sealant joints, mortar joints and brick units among the places to inspect.

Our specialists follow that order on every chimney in Brandon. We start at the top, work down to the roof line and finish at the fireplace wall inside. By the end of the free visit you know where the water is coming from and which repair stops it.

• The chimney top, crown and cap
• Every face of brick and every mortar joint
• The roof connection on all sides
• Stains, soft paint or damp spots indoors

A sided chase is not a masonry chimney

Some chimneys are wood-framed boxes finished in siding or stucco, with metal chimney pipe inside. A masonry repellent is not the answer for those. Water usually gets in at the metal chase cover on top or through the siding joints.

Our pros tell you which kind of chimney you have on the first visit. If it is a framed chase, we look at the cover, the storm collar and the siding and quote those repairs instead of a masonry treatment.

Choosing between repair, treatment or both

Chimneys differ in what they need. Some need repairs only. Some are sound and ready for a repellent. Many need a little of both, done in the right order.

Our pros put those choices side by side in writing with upfront pricing, so you can decide what fits your home in Brandon. There is no pressure and no hidden fees, and our 100% satisfaction guarantee covers whichever option you choose.