Brick chimney repair from local pros in Storey Park
Brick and mortar work in Storey Park matched in color, texture and joint profile as closely as the chimney allows.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
Inside your chimney masonry quote in Storey Park
Before any brick or mortar comes out of a chimney in Storey Park, these details are agreed in writing.
- Loose or displaced masonry near the top
- Brackets or attachments loading the chimney
- A repair record for your files
- 10% off within 72 hours after the inspection, shown on the estimate
How we handle chimney masonry repair in Storey Park
Useful to know before you approve masonry work on your Storey Park home.
No change in shape at the roof
Section R1003.6 of the residential code says the chimney wall or flue lining shall not change size or shape within 6 inches above or below where the chimney passes through floor, ceiling or roof components.
When masonry near the roofline is rebuilt, the rebuilt courses keep the chimney's shape through that zone. It is a detail that matters most on partial rebuilds, and we plan around it rather than discovering it with the flashing off. It is also where flashing, framing and masonry meet, so careful planning here pays off in more than one way.
Keeping debris off the roof and out of the flue
Removing old mortar and damaged brick creates dust and debris. Dropped pieces can damage roofing, and pieces falling into the flue can block it.
We protect the roof around the work area, cover the flue opening while cutting and lower debris rather than throwing it down. Before leaving, we check the flue and the smoke shelf for anything that fell, and we clean the gutters and yard below. Old mortar dust is also kept away from open windows and air intakes, which is one reason we ask you to keep nearby windows closed while we cut.
Finding brick that matches
Brick varies by maker, era and batch, and Technical Note 46 notes that locating matching brick may take considerable effort. Size matters as much as color, since a unit that is a little too long or tall changes every joint around it.
We compare candidates against the existing brick in daylight and tell you how close each one comes. Where sound bricks from the repair area can be cleaned and reused, they often give the closest match of all. The estimate says whether the proposed brick is new, reclaimed or salvaged from the chimney itself.
Protecting roofing and landscaping
Masonry repair means heavy materials, mortar, dust and debris around the chimney. Shingles, tiles, gutters and plants below can all be damaged if the work is not planned.
We protect the roof around the work area, cover plantings and walkways where debris might land and carry materials rather than dragging them across the roof. Tell us about anything delicate before the day, and we will plan around it. If a section of roofing is already damaged near the chimney, we point it out before work starts, so it is not confused with anything our crew did.
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Chimney masonry questions from Storey Park
Honest answers, no pressure, from our chimney masons in Storey Park.
Is paint or a coating a repair for cracked masonry?
No. A coating does not replace missing mortar or broken brick, and film-forming coatings are not recommended on exterior brick. We repair the masonry first and discuss a breathable water repellent only afterward, if it suits the chimney.
Do you replace individual bricks?
Yes, as part of a masonry job that also involves joints or cracks. A job that is only brick replacement has its own service, and we explain which describes your chimney.
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