Problems We Fix
Resetting and repointing stone chimneys in Black Hammock
Rebonding manufactured stone units
A manufactured stone that has let go is removed, and the scratch coat beneath it is checked for a sound, rough surface. If the scratch coat is loose or the lath has rusted, those are repaired first. The unit is then reset in fresh mortar following the veneer maker's instructions, and the joint around it is grouted to match.
Our stone chimney experts explain each step before starting. Book within 72 hours of the inspection in Black Hammock and save 10%.
Clearance around a factory-built flue
Many stone-clad chases hide a factory-built metal chimney inside. The installation detail for veneer on a chimney chase notes that clearance to combustible materials must follow the chimney maker's recommendations. Repairs to the stone and backing never close that space or pack mortar against the metal chimney inside.
When the veneer is open, the chase interior gets checked and you hear what we see. Our family-owned team in Black Hammock keeps the stone work and the chimney clearances separate.
A hose test when the leak calls for it
When water stains appear inside and the source is not clear from the outside, a controlled test with a garden hose can show where it gets in. We wet one section after another, beginning at the bottom and moving higher, while someone watches inside. It is not needed on every job, and we tell you when it will help.
Finding the real entry point keeps you from paying for the wrong repair. Our local team in Black Hammock includes it in the plan when the leak calls for one.
Your free stone inspection, face by face
Each face of the chimney is checked for loose, cracked or missing stones, along with the joints, the top, the roof junction and the base of any veneer, and we look inside the house for signs of water. Where we cannot see something without opening the wall, we say so plainly instead of guessing.
Findings come in plain words, with the price in writing. Call (645) 465-4122 to book a free stone chimney inspection in Black Hammock.
A tidy site at the end of each day
Stone repair makes dust, broken pieces and mortar drips around your home. We protect plants, paving and the roof below the work, and any open chimney is covered before we leave each work day. We always clean up and haul the old mortar, broken stone and packaging away with us.
You should not find our mess after we leave. That is part of the 100% satisfaction guarantee on stone chimney repair in Black Hammock.
