Partial chimney rebuild for homes in New Tampa
Partial or full, the rebuild on your New Tampa 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
Every rebuilt chimney carries our workmanship warranty and a clear record of what was done.
Rebuilding to the old height is not automatic
Some chimneys were built too short for their roof, or were cut down during earlier repairs. Rebuilding them to the same height repeats the problem.
When the height rule calls for more, the rebuilt section is carried higher. Adding height beyond what the rebuild needs is a separate extension job with its own questions about support and appearance. The height is measured from the roof as it will be after any reroofing, not as it is today.
Our specialists tell you during the inspection whether your chimney's current height meets the rule, so the rebuild can be planned to the right finish line.
Wall thickness in the rebuilt section
New chimney walls go back at a nominal 4 inches or more, built of solid units or of hollow units filled solid with grout, which is the minimum in Florida's residential code.
That figure assumes a flue lining inside. BIA's historical guidance shows that unlined chimneys called for walls twice as thick, which is one reason every rebuilt flue is lined. Thin spots left by earlier patching in the retained section below are pointed out, because the new work rests on them.
Our crew builds the new walls to the code thickness and fills every joint, so the rebuilt section is solid rather than a shell around the flue.
Reusing the original brick
Sound original brick can sometimes be cleaned and relaid, which helps the rebuilt section match the rest of the house.
Brick that is cracked, spalled or soft is set aside, because putting damaged brick back at the most exposed part of the chimney invites the same failure. Cleaning old mortar off salvaged brick is slow work, so the estimate shows how it is priced.
Where salvage is realistic, we explain how much of the old brick is likely to be usable and how the shortfall will be made up.
Scaffolding, debris and the yard during a rebuild
Rebuilding means lowering old brick and raising new material safely. Depending on the roof and the chimney height, that may mean roof anchors, ladders or scaffolding.
Let us know about side access, gates, pools, garden beds or a shared driveway. We plan a route and protect roofing, gutters and landscaping along it. Work areas are left tidy and safe at the end of each day, with loose material secured.
Old brick, mortar and packaging are removed when the work is done, and the roof is checked for debris.
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 New Tampa
- Finished height against the roof and nearby structures
- Brick grade and color match for the new section
- Flue lining in the rebuilt section
- Masonry partitions between neighboring flues
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Get a Sound Chimney Back on Your New Tampa Home
Down to sound brick and back up with a new crown and flashing, for chimneys in New Tampa.
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