Our Process
Spalling brick repair on Indian Mound Village homes
Why a sealer cannot close a crack
According to the brick industry's note on clear coatings, water repellents cannot prevent water from penetrating cracks wider than 0.02 inch. A crack through a brick or along a joint therefore stays a path for water whether or not the surface has been treated.
The fix for a cracked brick is replacing it, and the fix for a cracked joint is repointing. On a chimney in Indian Mound Village we show you which cracks run through the brick and which follow the mortar, because the two are repaired differently. Our specialists mark each crack on the estimate so you can see how it will be dealt with.
What the brick replacement estimate shows
Brick replacement is priced on what is actually failing. The estimate for your Indian Mound Village chimney lists the number of units to replace, the mortar type, any repointing around them and access needs such as roof work.
Related work that stops the water, such as crown, cap or flashing repair, appears on separate lines. You approve the plan before we start, with no hidden fees, and if we find an extra failed brick during the job, we show you before adding it. Our specialists go through each line with you before you approve it.
Brushing and cleanup at the end of the job
Once the joints are tooled, excess mortar and dust are brushed from the face. BIA Technical Note 20 recommends a medium-soft bristle or fiber brush and advises against steel bristles, which can leave particles that rust and stain the brick.
Our crew also clears fragments from the roof and gutters, removes the old bricks and leaves the ground below the chimney as we found it. Before we leave your Indian Mound Village home, we walk you through the repaired faces. Any bricks we reused are accounted for, and spare matched units can be left with you for future repairs if you want them.
A free look first, then 10% off the brick work
Every brick replacement job in Indian Mound Village begins with a free inspection from our family-owned team, which is local to Seminole County. There is no charge to find out how many bricks have failed, why and what else the chimney needs. We are easy to reach before and after the work, and our workmanship warranty covers the brick we set.
Spalling brick repair is covered by the same offer as every other service, so a yes inside the 72 hours after your free inspection takes 10% off the estimate. The price on your estimate is the price you pay, with no hidden fees, and our specialists explain each line before you decide.
