Local Chimney and Fireplace Service in Progress Village

When the mortar joints on a chimney start to crumble, the bricks around them are next. Our crew repoints failing joints and replaces damaged bricks in Progress Village, a community in Hillsborough County, and we also clean chimneys and fix fireplaces of every type. A free inspection comes before any quote, and whichever service you choose comes 10% off when you approve it no more than 72 hours after that inspection.

In a masonry chimney, the mortar is supposed to give way before the brick does. It absorbs movement and weathering so the bricks are spared, and it needs renewing from time to time through tuckpointing, also called repointing. We remove the old mortar to a consistent depth, pack new mortar into the joints in layers and tool the surface to shed water.

The new mortar should not be harder than the brick, or the brick edges can crack and spall. Bricks fail when water gets in and the face breaks away, or when cracks run through them. We cut out damaged units and set replacements matched as closely as we can for size, color and texture. When only a few are affected, that is usually enough.

When the damage is widespread or the top courses are loose, we explain why rebuilding that section may be the better value. Water is behind much of this damage, so a masonry repair should include a check of the crown, cap and flashing. Rain entering from the top soaks down through the joints and keeps undoing the repair.

Signs to watch for include white staining on the brick, recessed or crumbling joints and bits of brick or mortar lying on the roof or the ground. Masonry work produces dust and debris. We sweep it up and haul it away, and if the top of the chimney is left open overnight, we cover it before we go.

The price is agreed before anything starts, with no hidden fees. The joints and bricks we replaced are listed in a written record you keep, and every repair falls under our workmanship warranty as well as a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Maintenance visits in the years after the repair can keep an eye on the joints before small gaps grow.