What's Included
Flue tile, joint and liner repair in Lake Mary
When resurfacing makes sense
One manufacturer's instructions set out when its resurfacing system is advisable. The clay tile has missing mortar joints, the cracks will not let tiles loosen or drop during the repair, protruding mortar has been removed, and the flue stays large enough after coating for the appliance and the fireplace opening.
If your flue meets those conditions, resurfacing can restore it without taking the chimney apart. We check each one during the free inspection in Lake Mary and explain the result.
Removing mortar that sticks into the flue
Lumps of mortar squeezed into the flue when the tiles were laid catch deposits and get in the way of a repair. Resurfacing instructions call for protruding mortar to be removed before any coating goes on. Brick Industry Association guidance has liner joints cut flush and smoothed on the inside for much the same reason.
Clearing them is part of preparing the flue, and it is priced on the estimate. Book a free flue inspection in Lake Mary and see the full scope before anything starts.
Planning an appliance change
Section R1003.11 of the Florida residential code ties the lining to the appliance connected to it, as its listing and the manufacturer's instructions describe. A flue that works for an open fireplace may not suit a wood stove or an insert, and the reverse is also true.
If you are planning a change, tell us before the flue is repaired, so the repair fits the appliance you will actually use. Our experts advise homeowners in Lake Mary at no charge.
A flue flagged in a home inspection
Cracked flue tiles may show up in a home inspection report, or the report may recommend further evaluation of the chimney without saying what repair is needed. We examine the flue, describe the damage and write up the repair options and prices so buyers, sellers and agents have something concrete to work from.
Tell us your closing date when you book. We schedule the free inspection in Lake Mary as quickly as we can, with same-day visits when the schedule allows.
Cracks from a chimney that has moved
Chimneys can settle or lean slightly as the ground and structure beneath them move. Flue tiles are rigid, so a small movement can crack them across or open the joints on one side. Cracks that line up with outside cracks in the brick often point to movement rather than heat.
When movement is involved, the flue repair and the masonry repair have to be planned together. Our family-owned team explains the order and prices each part for your Lake Mary home.
