Chimney and Fireplace Service in Dover Shores West, FL

Brick faces that have flaked, cracked or broken away are a signal to look at the whole chimney, not only the damaged bricks. In Dover Shores West, one of Orlando's official neighborhoods, we replace damaged chimney bricks for homeowners who want the repair to last and to blend in, and both of those depend on finding out why the bricks failed.

Water is behind most brick damage on chimneys. It gets in through a cracked crown, open mortar joints, failed flashing or a missing cap, soaks into the brick and, over many wet seasons, breaks down the face. A hard mortar or a sealer that traps moisture can make it worse. Replacing bricks without closing off the water route means the new ones start the same cycle.

The repair itself involves cutting out the damaged units and the mortar around them, setting replacement bricks and repointing the joints. The Brick Industry Association's guidance on repointing calls for mortar that is compatible with the existing masonry and not harder than it, and we choose the mix with that in mind. When damage covers a large part of the chimney above the roof, rebuilding that section can be more sensible than patching dozens of bricks, and we explain the difference in the estimate.

Matching is the question we hear most. We look for replacement brick close in size, color and texture, and sometimes salvaged brick from a less visible part of the chimney can be used on the most visible face. New brick and fresh mortar can still look different from weathered masonry for a while, and we tell you that up front.

Our family-owned company inspects Dover Shores West chimneys for free and writes up every repair with its own price. No hidden fees, 10% off any service booked within 72 hours after the inspection, and a workmanship warranty on the masonry we rebuild.