Chimney brick replacement with matched mortar in South Tampa

What spalling looks like on a chimney

Spalling shows as a brick face that has flaked, popped off in a layer or crumbled away, leaving a rough, recessed surface. Fragments may collect on the roof, in the gutter or on the ground below.

Broken or badly spalled brick lets moisture in, the Brick Industry Association notes, and the damaged units may have to be replaced. A spalled brick is not just a cosmetic blemish, because it lets more water into the masonry around it.

Our inspection records which units have lost their face and how deep the loss goes, so the repair area is based on the actual damage.

Safety around a chimney that is shedding brick

A chimney that is dropping pieces can drop larger ones. Keep people and pets away from the area directly below it, particularly doorways, walkways and patios, until the loose material is dealt with.

Do not climb onto the roof to pull at loose bricks or knock off hanging pieces. Brick that looks loose from the ground may be more or less secure than it appears.

Tell us about entrances and outdoor areas below the chimney when you call, so the work can be planned with protection in place.

If a piece falls onto the roof, leave it where it is and mention it when you call.

Why homeowners choose our team for chimney brick repair

Our local, family-owned team inspects the chimney free, explains which bricks have failed and why, and puts the repair and its price in writing. We replace failed units with care for the masonry around them and use mortar suited to the chimney.

Our workmanship warranty and 100% satisfaction guarantee both cover the work, and if you approve the brick work within 72 hours of the free inspection, you save 10%.

Hairline cracks and open cracks

Not every crack means a brick must come out. A fine hairline crack at the surface behaves differently from an open crack that runs through the face of the brick. The Brick Industry Association notes that a water repellent cannot keep water out of cracks wider than 0.02 inch.

Cracks extending through the face shell are one of the conditions BIA says call for removing and replacing the brick. We measure and describe the cracks we find, so the recommendation rests on what is actually there.