Lawsona/Fern Creek chimney service from a local family company

When the chimney starts pulling away from the house wall, or a crack climbs the chimney along the siding line, it deserves a prompt look. In Lawsona/Fern Creek, the Orlando neighborhood the city lists under both names, that kind of movement is a finding we take seriously, because it can let water into the house and it can signal a structural problem in the chimney itself.

Chimneys are heavy and sit on their own footing. If that footing settles differently from the house, or if water has weakened the masonry over many years, the chimney can tilt slightly away from the wall. On a chimney with a framed chase, rot in the framing or a failed connection to the house can cause a similar gap.

The size of the gap, whether it is growing and whether the crack runs through the brick or along the joints all help us understand what is happening. Keep people away from the base of a chimney that seems to be moving, especially near walkways and doors, and do not try to fill the gap with foam or caulk.

That hides the evidence and does nothing for the structure. A simple pencil mark at the top of the gap, dated, can show whether it is growing between now and our visit. Our technicians inspect the chimney inside and out, including the firebox and hearth, where related cracks may show, and the attic and roof where they can be reached.

If the problem is limited to the part above the roof, a partial rebuild may solve it. If the footing is involved, we say so and explain when a structural engineer should assess it. We are a family business, locally owned. Your inspection in Lawsona/Fern Creek is free, any repair is quoted upfront, and you save 10% by booking within 72 hours after it. Our 24/7 emergency line takes calls if the movement gets worse suddenly.