Chimney rebuilding above the roofline in Seffner
From the removal line to the new crown, one family-owned crew handles the whole rebuild in Seffner.
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
- No hidden fees
- Workmanship warranty
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Chimney Services
Removal Line, Brick, Flue and Crown, in That Order
A free inspection marks where sound masonry begins, and the rebuild is priced from that line.
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.
Corbeling limits in a rebuilt chimney
Corbeling is stepping brick courses out beyond the ones below. Overall, the code lets a chimney corbel out from a wall or foundation by no more than half the chimney's wall thickness.
For a single course, the allowed step is the smaller of two measures, one half the unit's height or one third of its depth into the wall. Rebuilding is the moment to correct a profile that never met those limits.
Decorative bands and caps on older chimneys often break those limits, so a rebuild may bring the profile back within them.
A chimney that leans or pulls away
A lean, or a gap widening at the wall, means the chimney has moved. Movement out of plane sits on BIA's list of conditions that call for a professional engineer.
Rebuilding the top of a leaning chimney without knowing why it leans can put new brick on a moving base. The engineer's findings decide how far down the rebuild has to go. Temporary measures, such as removing loose brick from the top, may come first to make the chimney safe.
Keep people clear of the area below in the meantime, and do not push the chimney or pull loose brick off it.
Openings in a full-height rebuild
A chimney rebuilt from the ground may need openings that a top rebuild never touches. Florida's residential code requires appliance inlets to enter from the side through a thimble.
It also requires a cleanout no more than 6 inches above the bottom of every flue, with an exception for masonry fireplace flues that can be cleaned through the fireplace opening. Neither opening is needed on every chimney, and we explain which ones apply to yours.
We plan those openings into a full rebuild so the chimney can be connected and maintained properly.
On any service we offer
Rebuilding the Seffner chimney? It is 10% off if booked within 72 hours of the visit.
What's Included
Your Chimney Rebuild Estimate in Seffner
- Fireblocking at floors and ceilings on full rebuilds
- Movement that needs an engineer's opinion first
- Permit requirements for the address
- Roof, gutter and yard protection during the work
Our Services
More Help for Your Seffner Fireplace
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A clear scope, an agreed price and workmanship we stand behind.
Get a Sound Chimney Back on Your Seffner Home
Bricks on the roof, a lean or a crown in pieces in Seffner? Phone (833) 435-4697 and ask for a free rebuild inspection.
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Our team will contact you to arrange the appointment.