Spalled chimney bricks replaced in Dover Shores West
A written brick scope before any unit comes out, careful work by our own crew in Dover Shores West and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
What your brick replacement estimate in Dover Shores West covers
These items keep a brick job in Dover Shores West from turning into a repeat repair.
- Mortar type and color approach
- Crown, cap or flashing items priced apart
- Roof, gutter and yard protection
- Debris removal and final cleanup
Getting brick replacement right in Dover Shores West
Our team in Dover Shores West walks every homeowner through points like these.
Taking out a damaged brick without harming its neighbors
Removal begins by breaking out the damaged unit, partly or whole, then cutting and chiseling away the mortar around it with care to spare the neighboring brick, the order Technical Note 46 lays out.
That care is where much of the time on a brick replacement goes. Rushing the removal can crack the next brick and turn a small repair into a larger one. Our crew works around each unit by hand where it matters, and we tell you if a neighboring brick proves to be loose once the damaged one is out.
Full head and bed joints around each new brick
Pointing around the replacement brick helps ensure full head and bed joints, according to Technical Note 46. BIA Technical Note 7B describes full bed joints as an inherent requirement for water-resistant brickwork.
A gap left at the top or side of a new unit is an easy path for water. After setting each brick, we pack the joints around it and check them before tooling. This is also why we avoid sliding a unit into a narrow slot with mortar only on one face.
Blending units across the natural color range
Brick in a single wall is rarely one flat color. Technical Note 46 suggests a sample panel that represents the full range of colors and textures in the selected brick, configured to match the appearance of the existing work.
When several units are being replaced, we place lighter and darker replacement bricks so the repair does not form a patch of one shade. It takes a little more thought than setting bricks in the order they come off the pallet, and the finished wall looks more natural for it.
How a brick replacement visit runs
We arrive, confirm the scope with you, set up access and protect the roof and ground. Damaged units are removed carefully, the openings cleaned and the new brick set, pointed and tooled to match.
We brush the faces, clean up the debris and walk you through the finished repair before leaving. The paperwork shows the units replaced, the materials used and the warranty on our work. If the job needs more than one visit, we explain why at the start.
Other work in Dover Shores West
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- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the unit within its exact installation limits.
- Stone Chimney RepairKeep stone repairs suited to the existing masonry.
- Fireplace InstallationPlan the fireplace before opening the wall.
- Fireplace RestorationBring an unused fireplace back with a coordinated plan.
Learn more about spalling brick repair and chimney brick replacementDover Shores West services
Before your brick repair in Dover Shores West
Our family-owned team in Dover Shores West answers the questions that come up on brick jobs.
What causes chimney brick to flake like this?
Spalling usually involves water that gets into the brick and cannot dry out. Mortar harder than the brick, coatings that slow drying and soluble salts moving through the wall can all play a part. Our inspection looks for which applies to your chimney.
Can loose brick fall off the chimney?
It can, especially near the top. Keep people and pets clear of the area below visible damage and do not pull at loose pieces. If a brick is hanging over a walkway, call our 24/7 emergency line.
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