What's Included
Veneer, joint and stone repairs for Crystal Point chimneys
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 Crystal Point and save 10%.
Hand tools around soft stone
Hand chisels are the least damaging way to remove old mortar, according to Park Service guidance, which warns that power saws and grinders in careless hands chip the edges of the units. On stone, where every edge is irregular, we cut joints mostly by hand and use power tools only where they can be controlled.
It takes longer, and the stone keeps its edges. Call (645) 465-4122 to book a free stone chimney inspection in Crystal Point.
Flashing against an uneven stone face
Metal flashing has to seal against the chimney where it meets the roof, and an irregular stone face makes that harder than flat brick. A bead of caulk run along the stone is not flashing, and it opens again with the first hot spell. Where the roof junction is leaking, we explain the proper fix and price it separately from the stone work.
This junction gets checked on every stone chimney in Crystal Point, and the inspection is free.
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 Crystal Point, with our 100% satisfaction guarantee behind the work.
Looking over the stonework each year
A yearly inspection of chimneys and heating equipment by a qualified professional is what the National Fire Protection Association advises. On a stone chimney, that yearly look is a good time to spot an opening joint or a loose stone while the repair is still small, before water has worked its way behind the face.
Along with repairs, we offer chimney and fireplace maintenance visits, starting with a free inspection. Book the repair within 72 hours of it in Crystal Point and save 10%.
