Chimney brick replacement for Davis Islands homes

Preparing the opening for a new brick

Once the old brick and its mortar are out, the opening has to be cleaned of dust and loose material so the new mortar can bond. Where the brick belongs to an outer wythe with a cavity behind it, BIA warns against letting debris drop into that cavity, because it blocks the drainage.

Chimneys are built in different ways, and some brick is a facing over another structure. We identify how your chimney is built before opening it up, so the repair suits its construction.

A clean, sound opening is what lets the new brick become part of the chimney instead of a plug sitting in a hole.

Why chimneys wear faster than walls

A chimney stands above the roof, exposed on every side, with its top facing the sky. The Brick Industry Association notes that chimneys and other elements with more severe exposure may need repairs at shorter intervals than ordinary walls.

That is why a chimney can show spalling while the brick walls of the same house look fine. The chimney is not necessarily built worse, it simply takes more weather.

Regular checks of the chimney catch damaged bricks while the repair is still small.

When we inspect, we give particular attention to the courses near the top and at the roofline, where the weather hits hardest.

How repointing mortar is prepared

Mortar for the joints around replaced bricks is mixed differently from ordinary mortar. BIA describes prehydrating it, which means mixing the dry ingredients, adding just enough water for a damp mix that holds its shape, and letting it rest for an hour to an hour and a half before the rest of the water goes in.

Prehydration reduces shrinkage, which helps the new joints stay tight against the brick. It is one of several small steps that separate a lasting repair from a quick patch.

Why homeowners choose our team for chimney brick repair

Our local, family-owned team inspects the chimney free, explains which bricks have failed and why, and puts the repair and its price in writing. We replace failed units with care for the masonry around them and use mortar suited to the chimney.

Our workmanship warranty and 100% satisfaction guarantee both cover the work, and if you approve the brick work within 72 hours of the free inspection, you save 10%.