Chimney masonry repair for University homes
A local family masonry crew that prices every chimney repair in University before the work begins.
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
- No hidden fees
- Workmanship warranty
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Chimney Services
How Our Masons Approach Chimney Repair in University
A locally owned masonry crew serving University, with the scope agreed before the scaffolding goes up.
Scheduling masonry work around heat and sun
Fresh mortar needs to keep its water long enough to cure. Guidance from the National Park Service puts the working range for wall temperature at 40 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit, to avoid freezing or too-fast evaporation, and favors shade over strong sun.
On a hot, bright day, masons protect finished joints and keep the work damp rather than letting it bake.
Our crew plans the work on your chimney around the weather and tells you if a day is too hot to lay mortar properly.
Dealing with the cause before the masonry
Masonry rarely fails for no reason. The National Park Service lists leaking roofs or gutters, settlement, rising damp and extreme weather exposure as root causes that should be dealt with before repointing.
On a chimney, the usual suspects are a cracked crown, failed flashing, a missing cap or water running off the roof against the brick. BIA also advises finding the moisture source before repairs.
Our estimate names the cause we find, alongside the masonry repair, so the new work is not left facing the same problem.
What a chimney should not be asked to carry
Under Florida's residential code, a chimney carries only its own weight unless it was designed and built to take more.
Over the years, antennas, brackets and other attachments get fixed to chimneys. Their fixings open holes in the masonry, and their weight and wind load add stress the chimney was not built for. Removing an attachment leaves anchor holes, and filling them is part of the masonry repair.
When we repair the masonry, we point out anything fastened to the stack and whether it should come off.
Cleaning the chimney after masonry repair
Careful masonry work leaves little to clean. The National Park Service advises plain water and natural bristle or nylon brushes, with any cleaning done once the mortar has hardened.
BIA recommends trying any cleaning product on an inconspicuous spot first, because strong chemicals can stain brick and etch fresh joints. BIA's maintenance note adds that stains left by improper cleaning are not water soluble, so the gentlest method that works comes first.
Our crew cleans as it goes and leaves the roof, gutters and yard clear of mortar and brick debris.
On any service we offer
Approve the masonry repair inside 72 hours of your free inspection for 10% off.
What's Included
The Masonry Work Proposed for University
- Joint profile and color match agreed in advance
- Failed patches removed and the area repaired
- Sloped shoulders and mortar washes
- Roof and yard protection during the work
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Get the Brickwork on Your University Chimney Sound Again
Describe the cracks, loose brick or crumbling joints you can see, and our masons will look at the chimney in University at no charge.
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