Chimney masonry repair for homes in Christmas
We find the water behind the damage in Christmas as well as the damage itself, so the repair has a fair chance to last. No hidden fees.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
What your masonry estimate in Christmas covers
These checks are part of a free visit in Christmas, and the estimate shows 10% off if you book within 72 hours after it.
- Crack pattern, width and location
- Loose or displaced masonry near the top
- Roof and landscaping protection
- Debris control and cleanup
Getting brick and mortar right in Christmas
Plain talk about brick and mortar in Christmas, from the people who lay it.
Packing new mortar in layers
New mortar goes into a deep joint in layers, not all at once. The guidance calls for packing it tightly in layers no more than a quarter inch thick, with each layer allowed to firm up before the next.
Layering keeps the mortar dense and reduces shrinkage cracks in the finished joint. It takes longer than filling a joint in one pass, which is one reason a proper repointing estimate reflects more time than a quick patch. The first layers fill the deepest part of the joint, and only the final layer is tooled to the finished profile.
Why chimneys wear faster than walls
Sills, parapets, chimneys and copings, Technical Note 46 notes, experience more severe exposure than ordinary walls and may need repairs at shorter intervals.
A chimney above the roof has weather on all four sides and on top, and no roof overhang to shelter it. That is why a chimney can need joint work while the brick walls of the same house still look sound, and why we check it more closely than the walls around it.
Masonry above and below the roofline
The chimney above the roof stands in the weather on every side, while the part below sits against or inside the house. Damage tends to differ, and so does access.
Above the roof, we work from roof access and protect the roofing. Below it, the work may be reached from ladders or scaffolding outside, or be visible only from the attic. We plan each part separately and explain how access affects the scope and schedule. Cracks that appear both in the attic and above the roof are especially worth tracing, since they may be one crack running the full height.
Staying safe around damaged masonry
Damaged chimney masonry is best inspected from a distance until someone has safe access. Do not climb onto the roof to look, and do not stand beneath loose brick to collect pieces.
A photo from the ground, taken from a safe spot, is plenty to start the conversation. Keep children, pets and cars away from the side of the house below any loose masonry until the chimney has been checked. If brick has already fallen, note roughly where it landed. It tells us which face and course it came from before we are on the roof.
Other work in Christmas
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Related chimney masonry work
What people in Christmas ask about chimney cracks
Answers on cracks, mortar and brick from our Christmas masons. Ask us anything else.
Do I need to be home during the masonry work?
Not always. Most masonry work happens outside, so we mainly need safe access to the chimney and a place to set up. We agree on access and timing when we schedule.
Do you remove old caulk and patches?
Yes, where they sit in the repair area. Sealant smeared over cracks and patches of the wrong material are taken out, because new work has to bond to clean, sound masonry rather than to an old patch.
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