Chimney waterproofing for homes in Lake Pickett
A vapor-permeable treatment that lets brick breathe, applied by our Lake Pickett crew after a free inspection and honest advice.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
What your chimney waterproofing estimate in Lake Pickett covers
The estimate for your Lake Pickett chimney spells out these items, so you can compare it fairly with any other quote.
- Open, cracked or eroded mortar joints to repair first
- Any paint, sealer or coating already on the chimney
- Overspray cleanup and site tidy-up
- Product and application details kept for your records
Getting chimney sealing right on Lake Pickett homes
Here is how our local team thinks through a waterproofing job at your Lake Pickett home.
Framed chimneys are not a waterproofing job
Some chimneys are wood-framed boxes covered in siding or stucco around a metal flue. A masonry repellent is made for brick, block, stone and cement stucco, not for siding, trim or the wood behind it.
If your chimney is framed, the water questions are about the chase cover on top, the siding and trim joints and the framing underneath. We tell you that plainly during the free inspection and point you to the right repair, instead of spraying a product onto a surface it was never made for.
Keeping repellent off the roof
Makers of chimney repellents warn against getting their product on asphalt-based materials. SaverSystems, for its ChimneySaver water-base repellent, says to protect them from overspray and run-down. On most chimneys, the roof around the base is exactly that kind of surface.
We lay protection on the roofing around the chimney before the first pass and pay attention to rundown along the lowest courses. On tile or metal roofs, we protect the surface as well, since spotting and residue are not what you want on a visible roof. The cleanup check at the end includes the roof, not just the chimney.
Why we are careful with pressure washing
Pressure that is too high can damage brick faces and soft mortar, which is why masonry cleaning guidance sets limits on it. Washing also leaves the chimney wetter than it looks, which delays any treatment.
Brick Industry Association Technical Note 20 says to use the mildest cleaning method that works, and it caps water pressure at 400 psi measured at the nozzle unless the brick's maker allows a higher figure. We match the method to your masonry. Once the surface is clean, we give it time to dry out fully before the repellent goes on.
Community rules for exterior work
Some neighborhoods have an association that reviews exterior changes. A clear repellent that leaves the chimney looking the same rarely raises questions, but repointing with a different mortar color or painting a chimney may.
If your community has a review process, it is worth checking before you approve the work. We can put the product name, its expected appearance and the scope in writing to help with any request. We do not assume what your association allows.
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Your Lake Pickett chimney waterproofing questions, answered
If your question is not here, our Lake Pickett team is a phone call away.
Is the chimney waterproofing inspection really free in Lake Pickett?
Yes. There is no charge to inspect the chimney at your Lake Pickett home and no obligation to book. You get a clear explanation and a written estimate for any work we recommend.
Can I use a clear sealer from the hardware store?
We would ask you to wait for our look first. A can on the shelf might be a breathable penetrant or a film former, and some are made for driveways or decks, not brick. A film sealer on a chimney is much harder to undo than to avoid, and our inspection costs nothing.
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