Local pros for chimney and fireplace repair in North Quarter

Cracks in the brick or stone around the fireplace opening can look alarming from across the room. In North Quarter, one of Orlando's officially recognized neighborhoods, the first question is usually the same: is this cosmetic, or does it mean something is wrong? The answer depends on where the crack is, how wide it is and whether it is growing.

Hairline cracks in mortar joints around the opening often come from years of heating and cooling and small movements in the house. A crack that runs through bricks rather than around them, a crack wider at the top than at the bottom, or cracks that line up with cracks in the firebox or on the chimney outside deserve closer attention.

Stains, soot marks or smoke leaking from a crack point to a gap reaching the flue or smoke chamber, and that fireplace should not be used until it has been inspected. Our technicians look at the face, the firebox, the damper and smoke chamber, and the chimney outside for movement or water damage. We check whether the fireplace surround is attached properly and whether any mantel or trim has shifted.

The written findings say whether the crack is cosmetic and can be repointed, whether bricks need replacing, or whether there is an underlying problem to fix first. If the crack is cosmetic, the repair is usually straightforward: open joints are cleaned out and repointed with a matching mortar, and cracked bricks can be replaced. We tell you how close the match will be before you decide.

If you want to track a crack before our visit, mark each end lightly in pencil with the date. If it grows, tell us. We are a family-owned company, and the North Quarter inspection is free. Repairs are quoted upfront in writing, with no hidden fees, and you save 10% on the job by booking within 72 hours after the inspection. Our fireplace specialists stand behind the work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.