What's Included
Resetting and repointing stone chimneys in Bertha
Telling natural stone from manufactured veneer
Natural stone is quarried rock, heavy and irregular, often laid as solid masonry. Manufactured stone is a cast concrete product shaped to look like rock and adhered to the chimney as a thin veneer. The broken edge of a loose piece, its weight and shapes that repeat across the face usually tell them apart. The repair method depends on which one you have.
Our stone chimney experts identify the material during a free inspection in Bertha before recommending anything.
Loose stone overhead
A stone that has come loose high on a chimney can fall without warning. Keep people and pets clear of the ground beneath it, and do not pull at it or climb up to look. A description of what you see from the ground, and where any fallen pieces landed, is enough for us to plan the visit.
Our local stone pros secure loose stone and quote the repair upfront. Our number is (645) 465-4122, and the Bertha inspection is free.
Sealers and coatings on stone
A shiny coating brushed over stone can change its color and hold moisture in, and a sealer is no fix for open joints or loose units. The veneer installation guide sends every question about repellents and sealers back to the stone's maker. We make repairs first and recommend a coating only where the maker supports one.
If an old coating is causing trouble, we explain what can be done. The inspection by our local stone experts in Bertha is free.
Manufactured stone near the fire
Manufactured stone should not be used where it is exposed to direct flame, the veneer installation guide cautions, such as wrapping it back into the firebox, because heat can discolor the units and dry and crack the mortar. When a repair reaches the fireplace opening, we keep the stone where it belongs and point out any spot where it has been carried too far.
Our stone chimney experts explain the fix plainly and price it upfront for homeowners in Bertha.
The stone work, written up
Finished stone work comes with a written record showing which stones were reset or replaced, which joints were repointed, the mortar used and any backing or barrier repairs. Keep it with your house papers, since much of the work ends up hidden behind the stone.
You get one on every stone chimney job in Bertha, with our 100% satisfaction guarantee behind the work.
