Our Process
How we repair spalled brick in Kolokee
Taking out a failed brick without harming its neighbors
The Brick Industry Association describes breaking the damaged unit so it comes out more easily, then cutting and chiseling out the mortar around it without harming the neighboring brickwork. The goal is a clean opening with sound bricks on every side.
Our crew works by hand around the opening and checks the bricks next to it as they are exposed. If a neighbor turns out to be cracked or loose, we stop and show you before adding it to the job. Nothing is added to the count without your approval.
When spalling points to something structural
The Brick Industry Association lists signs that go beyond maintenance: cracks wider than about 0.075 inch, cracks running through several bricks or in a stepped or diagonal line, widespread spalling and masonry that has moved out of plane. It advises that structural issues warrant investigation by a professional engineer.
If we see those signs on a chimney in Kolokee, we tell you before replacing any bricks and explain the options, which can include an engineer's review or a partial rebuild. Replacing units one by one on a moving chimney would not last.
Finding the water before replacing the brick
The first maintenance rule in brick industry guidance is to investigate and determine the moisture source before making repairs. On a chimney, water usually enters at the top or at the roofline, through a cracked crown, a missing cap, open joints or failed flashing.
Our specialists check each of those points on your Kolokee chimney during the free inspection. The estimate lists the brick replacement and any related repair separately, so you can see which work stops the water and which work repairs the damage it caused. Replacing bricks without that step tends to bring the same damage back to the same courses.
What to watch after the repair
Fresh mortar needs time to cure, and we tell you when the fireplace can be used again and whether anything should stay dry in the meantime. After that, watch the repaired faces over the next few rainy periods.
A white bloom that keeps coming back, new flakes on the roof or a stain indoors are worth reporting. They can point to another water entry that deserves a look. Our workmanship warranty covers the replacement, and our 100% satisfaction guarantee stands behind the visit. Our specialists are a phone call away if anything changes after the repair.
