Chimney repair with a free inspection in Dover
Our experts repair storm-worn and water-damaged chimneys in Dover and give you a clear written plan first.
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How Chimney Damage Gets Fixed in Dover
Local chimney repair pros, upfront pricing and a 100% satisfaction guarantee on every job in Dover.
Tracing a chimney leak from the top down
Water that shows up on a ceiling or inside the firebox rarely enters where it appears. It can run down the flue from an open top, soak through a cracked crown, slip behind loose flashing or wick through worn joints and travel inside the wall. Each path needs a different fix, and guessing wrong wastes money.
Our pros check the entry points in order, beginning at the top of the chimney and working down to the roofline. You get a clear explanation of where the water is getting in before any repair is priced, and the inspection itself is free for homeowners in Dover.
Replacing brick that has lost its face
Brick that flakes, pops or sheds its outer face is spalling, and it usually means water has been getting into the unit and working it apart. Mortar that is harder than the brick can make matters worse, because stress that should relieve through the joints travels into the brick instead.
Individual damaged bricks can often be cut out and replaced without disturbing the rest of the stack. We match size and color as closely as the available brick allows and tell you before work begins if a visible difference is likely on your Dover chimney.
Smoke chamber repair above the damper
Above the damper, the fireplace narrows through a sloped section called the smoke chamber before the flue begins. Florida's code calls for its inside surface to be parged smooth with refractory mortar, because a rough, stepped surface collects deposits and disturbs the path of the smoke.
Gaps and bare brick in the chamber are usually found only when the damper is opened and the area is lit and examined from below. We explain whether smoothing it with a heat-rated parge coat is the right repair for your fireplace in Dover, and price it separately.
White deposits on chimney brick
A white, powdery film on brick is efflorescence. It forms when soluble salts, water and a path to the surface come together, which makes it a clue that water is moving through the masonry. Brushing it off removes the stain but not the cause.
When the deposits keep returning, our pros look above them for the water source, often an open joint, a cracked crown or a gap at the top of the flue. Repairing that source is the real fix for your Dover chimney, and the brick can then be cleaned properly.
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Repairs you approve in the 72 hours after your free inspection carry a 10% discount.
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- Mortar joints and brick faces on every side of the stack
- Access, ladders and protection for the roof and yard
- Work left for other trades, named clearly
- The cleanout door and the base of the chimney
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Leaks, cracks, loose brick or storm damage in Dover? Ring (833) 435-4697 for a free look at the chimney.
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