South Eola chimney service from a local family company

When water has come in around a chimney, two jobs need doing: stopping the water and repairing what it damaged inside. In South Eola, a neighborhood on the City of Orlando's official map, homeowners sometimes find that no single trade wants to do both, so knowing who does what helps get the work done in the right order.

The chimney side comes first. Our technicians find and fix the entry point, whether it is the cap, the crown, the flashing, the mortar joints or the brick itself. Until that is done, repairing the ceiling or wall is premature, because the next heavy rain can ruin the new drywall and paint. The estimate names the entry point and the repair that stops it.

The interior side depends on the damage. Stained but dry drywall may only need priming and paint. Soft, sagging or crumbling drywall has to be cut out and replaced. Wet insulation in an attic or wall cavity should be removed and replaced once the area is dry. Stained or cupped wood flooring near the hearth, or damaged trim around the fireplace, may need a flooring or carpentry contractor.

Where mold is a concern, a remediation specialist may be the right call, and we say so plainly. We list the interior damage we see on our estimate as a separate item, so you know what the chimney repair fixes and what remains for another trade. That separation also helps if you are dealing with the damage in stages.

Give the area time to dry out before closing up walls. A damp wall painted too soon can blister or stain again. Our family owned and operated company inspects the chimney and the damaged area in South Eola at no cost. The chimney repair is priced upfront in writing, booking within 72 hours after the inspection takes 10% off, and the repair carries our workmanship warranty. Our 24/7 emergency line is open if water is coming in fast.