Partial chimney rebuild for homes in Egypt Lake-Leto
Partial or full, the rebuild on your Egypt Lake-Leto chimney is sized to the damage, never to the biggest possible job.
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
- No hidden fees
- Workmanship warranty
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The Details Behind a Rebuilt Chimney That Lasts
Family rebuild crew, prices fixed before the first brick comes down, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee on the finished stack.
Flue tile standing above the new crown
The flue liner does not stop flush with the crown. In BIA's details, the liner stands 2 inches or more proud of the cap. Our crew sets that height before the crown mix goes in, because it cannot be changed later without breaking the crown.
The joint where the liner passes through the crown is sealed with a caulked bond break, as the code requires, so the two can move without cracking each other.
When the job is done, we point out the liner height and the seal, so you know what to look for on later checks.
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.
No change in chimney size at the roof
The code does not let a chimney or its flue lining change size or shape within 6 inches above or below where it passes through a floor, ceiling or roof.
That matters when a rebuild changes the chimney's footprint at the top. Any step in or out has to happen well clear of the roof line. The rule applies to the flue lining as well as the outer brick, so both are planned together.
We plan the rebuilt shape with that rule in mind, and explain any change in the chimney's outline before work begins.
Rebuilding a chimney after storm damage
Wind can pull the top off a weak chimney, and a fallen limb can crack a stack. What looks like a few missing bricks can hide loosened courses further down.
The first step is making the chimney safe, removing loose brick and covering the flue opening against rain. The rebuild follows once the damage has been assessed. Pieces that have already fallen are left where they lie until the area is safe to reach.
We set out what was damaged, what must be rebuilt and what can be repaired, in writing.
On any service we offer
New brick, crown and flashing come 10% off booked within 72 hours of the visit.
Free Inspection
What We Check Before Rebuilding Your Chimney in Egypt Lake-Leto
- Masonry partitions between neighboring flues
- New crown with drip edge and bond break
- Fireblocking at floors and ceilings on full rebuilds
- Temporary cover between work stages
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The rebuild price is fixed before work, and the inspection that sets it in Egypt Lake-Leto is free.
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