Spalling brick repair for chimneys in New Malibu
From a few flaked faces to a band of cracked units, brick work in New Malibu starts with a free inspection.
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Checked before any brick comes out in New Malibu
Four of the points our specialists record for a brick job in New Malibu, with upfront pricing on each line.
- Mortar type and color approach
- Joint profile matched to the existing work
- Crown, cap or flashing items priced apart
- Your 72-hour 10% discount shown on the estimate
Brick repair details that matter in New Malibu
Straight answers about brick work in New Malibu, from the people who do it.
Finding the moisture source before replacing brick
Before attempting repairs meant to correct water penetration, BIA Technical Note 46 recommends investigating and determining the moisture source. New brick set into a wall that stays wet can face the same conditions that damaged the old units.
We look at the crown, the cap, the flashing, the joints, any coating on the brick and anything outside the chimney that wets it, such as a gutter spilling onto it. The estimate names the likely sources we found and prices their repairs on separate lines, so you can see how the brick work fits into the larger picture.
No single mortar suits every chimney
Here the brick industry is blunt. BIA Technical Note 8B says no single mortar is best for all purposes, and that the mortar's properties should be compatible with the application, the masonry units and any adjacent products.
A mix that suits new construction may be wrong beside soft old brick, and the reverse is true as well. We choose the mortar for your replacement units after looking at the brick and the existing joints. If a sample of the original mortar would change the decision, we tell you and explain how it would be handled.
Dampening the brick before setting new units
Brick surfaces in the wall should be dampened before new units are placed, but the masonry should absorb all surface moisture first so the mortar bonds well. That balance comes from BIA Technical Note 46.
Very dry brick can pull water out of fresh mortar too quickly, while standing water on the surface can weaken the bond. We judge the surface on the day, allowing for sun and wind, and adjust before setting each unit. It is a small step that affects how well the repair holds.
What an old failed repair can tell us
If an earlier patch has fallen off, or the same spot has been repaired more than once, that history is useful. It may point to a moisture problem that was never addressed or to a repair material that did not suit the brick.
Tell us what you know about past work, including when it was done and whether a coating was applied. We look at how the old repair failed before planning the new one, so we do not repeat the same approach.
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Brick replacement answers for New Malibu homeowners
Our family-owned team in New Malibu answers the questions that come up on brick jobs.
Do you fix the reason the brick failed?
We identify the likely sources, such as a cracked crown, a missing cap, failed flashing, a coating or a sprinkler, and quote their repairs on separate lines. Replacing brick without addressing the water leaves the new units exposed to the same cause.
Will you protect my roof and yard?
Yes. We protect the roof around the chimney, collect debris as we work and clean the roof, gutters and ground before leaving. If a roof tile has to be lifted for access, the estimate says so.
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