Local chimney waterproofing pros in Tampa Palms

Protecting glass, roofing and plants

The chemicals in masonry coatings are strong. The Brick Industry Association warns that they can etch glass, damage paint and kill vegetation, and calls for protecting nearby surfaces from overspray.

Before the first coat, our team covers windows, skylights, painted trim and garden beds near the chimney, and keeps an eye on the wind. That preparation is included in the price we quote for your Tampa Palms home, and the site is cleaned up when the work is done.

A shiny chimney is a warning sign

A breathable repellent should leave brick looking natural once it dries. The Brick Industry Association notes that an unwanted gloss or sheen can point to a poorly chosen product or an improper application.

If you already see a glossy film on your chimney, our specialists check what it is before anything else goes on. If you are planning a treatment, ask to see the test area dry. Our pros aim for brick that looks like brick.

A sided chase is not a masonry chimney

Some chimneys are wood-framed boxes finished in siding or stucco, with metal chimney pipe inside. A masonry repellent is not the answer for those. Water usually gets in at the metal chase cover on top or through the siding joints.

Our pros tell you which kind of chimney you have on the first visit. If it is a framed chase, we look at the cover, the storm collar and the siding and quote those repairs instead of a masonry treatment.

What the free waterproofing inspection covers

Before any price is given, our specialists look at the whole chimney, since the treatment only makes sense when the rest is sound. The visit costs nothing, and you are under no obligation to book the work.

You get a plain answer and a written estimate with each option priced on its own line. Treatment or repairs booked within 72 hours of the inspection come 10% off.

• Brick faces for cracks, spalling and porous spots
• Mortar joints for gaps, cracks and soft mortar
• Old coatings, paint or a glossy film
• White deposits and water stains
• The crown, the cap and the roof connection