Breathable chimney waterproofing across Summerlake
Brick, stucco or block, homeowners in Summerlake get one clear waterproofing proposal and a crew that explains every step.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
Waterproofing details we put in writing in Summerlake
The estimate for your Summerlake chimney spells out these items, so you can compare it fairly with any other quote.
- Spalled or cracked brick that needs replacing before treatment
- Surface cleaning needed before application
- Workmanship warranty on the application we perform
- Your 72-hour 10% discount shown on the estimate
Before a repellent goes on chimneys in Summerlake
A closer look at the work, from our family-owned crew serving Summerlake.
Concrete block chimneys and treatments
A chimney built of concrete block behaves differently from clay brick. Block is more alkaline and often more absorbent, and it takes a different amount of product per square foot. Repellent makers list block separately, and some sell products made for it.
The Brick Industry Association's guidance on colorless coatings applies to clay brick only, so on block we go by the chosen product's data for concrete masonry units. The inspection notes the material of every section, because some chimneys mix brick, block and stucco on different faces.
Flashing is not a waterproofing job
Where the chimney meets the roof, metal flashing keeps water out of the joint between them. If that flashing is loose, rusted or pulled away, rain gets in at the roof line no matter how well the brick above is treated.
Our inspection looks at the flashing on every waterproofing visit. Any problem goes on the estimate as a separate flashing repair. We do not spray repellent over failed flashing and call it sealed, because the water would still be coming in at exactly the same place.
Water running down from the top
A crown that is flat, cracked or cut off flush with the brick lets water pour down the chimney faces instead of dripping clear. The streaks it leaves often start right under the top and fan out below.
Masonry guidance points out that chimneys take water rundown from the crown on top of wind-driven rain. A repellent can help the brick shed that water, but it will be working much harder than it should if the crown keeps feeding it. We quote the crown repair separately and recommend doing it before or with the treatment.
Letting repairs prove themselves first
Masonry guidance suggests something many homeowners never hear: after the repairs are done, it can be worth waiting a few months to see whether a repellent is still needed, because moisture problems are often corrected by the repairs themselves.
We offer that option when the repairs are substantial. If the chimney stays dry after new joints, a sound crown and good flashing, you may not need the treatment at all. If absorption is still a problem, we come back and apply it. Either way, you are not paying for work the chimney did not need.
Other work in Summerlake
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Your Summerlake chimney waterproofing questions, answered
Our family-owned team in Summerlake answers the questions that come up on sealing jobs.
Can you waterproof a painted chimney?
Usually not with a penetrating repellent. Products like these are made for bare masonry, and makers say not to apply them over paint or glazed brick. We look at the paint's condition and tell you honestly whether to leave it, repair around it or plan something else.
Is the chimney waterproofing inspection really free in Summerlake?
Yes. There is no charge to inspect the chimney at your Summerlake home and no obligation to book. You get a clear explanation and a written estimate for any work we recommend.
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