Repair Options
Flue tile, joint and liner repair in Markham
The seal where the tile meets the cap
Under section R1003.9.1 of the Florida code, a masonry chimney cap needs a drip edge plus a caulked bond break between it and any flue liner. The bond break keeps the cap from locking onto the tile, so each can move with temperature without cracking the other. When the cap is poured tight against the tile, that freedom is lost.
We check that joint on every flue visit and quote chimney crown repair separately when the cap is the problem. The look at your Markham chimney is free.
What resurfacing cannot do
The same instructions are clear about limits. The sealant does not provide the thermal protection of a chimney liner and is not meant to be installed as one, and it is intended for structurally sound, clean, dry masonry. A flue with loose or missing tiles, or a chimney that is itself unsound, needs other work first.
We will not recommend a coating where it does not belong. Honest findings and a 100% satisfaction guarantee come with every flue repair in Markham.
Yearly checks catch flue damage early
NFPA safety guidance is to have chimneys inspected and cleaned by a qualified professional every year. Flue damage rarely announces itself. A yearly look finds open joints and cracks while they are still small enough for a limited repair.
The flue is part of every inspection our family-owned team does in Markham. That inspection is free, and 10% comes off anything you schedule in the 72 hours after it.
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 Markham as quickly as we can, with same-day visits when the schedule allows.
Checking the flue after a severe storm
A severe storm can crack a chimney top, loosen the top tile or drive water down an uncapped flue. A lightning strike on or near the house can also damage a chimney in ways that are not visible from the ground. After a storm, look for fresh debris in the firebox before using the fireplace.
If you see debris or suspect damage, our local team will check the flue free in Markham. Our storm damage chimney repair service covers anything beyond the flue.
