We repair and rebuild all types of brick, natural stone, block, cultured stone, and stucco on both residential and commercial properties.

Tuck Pointing :
 Masonry work that is exposed to extreme temperature and moisture will develop cracks where water will penetrate and eventually loosen the bricks. Our tuck pointing crews use the highest strength mortar and  will work to match the existing mortar color.

Crown and Cap Repair :
 The crown or top of the chimney can also develop cracks that will compromise the strength of the chimney. When resealing a damaged crown, we use a fiber reinforced masonry cement. This material will bond to the old chimney crown.

Chimney Rebuilds :
 Chimney rebuilds include the tearing down and rebulding of an existing chimney. Most chimneys fall under the following categories of damage:
 -Minor rebuild: small chimneys or only the top few courses of a large chimney.

-Tear-down to roofline: Substantial mortar and/or brick deterioration has eliminated the possibility of tuck-pointing. The chimney is torn down to the flashing area near the roofline and rebuilt usually with new brick and always with new mortar.

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-Total rebuild: Complete tear down of the outer layer of brick on a chimney. In most instances the firebox, hearth and smoke chamber do not have to be removed. Total rebuilds are necessary when chimney is leaning, no longer used, has severe mortar deterioration or severe spalling.

Spalling Repairs :
 Spalling refers to the scaling , pealing and/or flaking away of the brick face. Some bricks are more prone to spalling than others. It occurs when water in the brick freezes and expands. In doing so, the pressure forces the face of the brick to "pop" off. If only a few bricks have spalled, they can be cut out and replaced.

 However, brick replacement and masonry water-sealers provide minimal deterence once the damage  begins. The best way to stop spalling is to rebuild with new brick.

Clay Flue Tile Repair :
 The flue tiles of the chimney flue can become cracked and spalled or off-center causing a disruption in ventillation of the smoke. Our crews extract the defective flue tiles and replace them to ensure proper ventilation.

New Fireplaces :
 Interested in Home remodeling?- A new fireplace will increase the value of your home. Not only will it provide a beautiful setting for winter nights, but it is a sound investment.

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