Chimney inspections and repairs for Lake Shore Village homes

Stone veneer gives a chimney a handsome finish, and when a stone loosens or falls, it is a problem that needs attention before the next one follows. Lake Shore Village is one of Orlando's official neighborhoods, and a loose stone on a chimney there, like anywhere, usually points to water getting behind the veneer. Most stone veneer on a chimney is set in mortar over a backing, whether masonry or a framed chase covered with a weather barrier and lath.

Water that gets behind the stones through cracked joints, gaps at the top, failed flashing or a leaking chase cover can weaken the bond and the backing. A single loose stone can be a sign of wider trouble, and stones that sound hollow when tapped are worth mapping before any repair starts. Keep people away from the area below a chimney with loose stone, especially near doors and walkways, and please do not climb up to press a stone back in place.

From the ground, note where the loose or missing stones are and whether you see cracks in the joints, stains below the stone or gaps at the top of the chimney. Our technicians inspect the veneer, its joints, the top cap or crown, the flashing and, where possible, the backing behind loose areas. The repair ranges from resetting individual stones with new mortar and repointing open joints to removing a section, repairing the backing and rebuilding the veneer.

Matching the stone is usually the first question. We look for close matches and reuse original stones where they are sound, and we tell you honestly how a repaired area will compare with weathered stone around it. Family owned and locally run, our company inspects Lake Shore Village chimneys for free. Repairs are priced upfront with nothing hidden, and you save 10% on anything you book within 72 hours after the inspection. Our workmanship warranty covers every stone we set.