Brick & Stone Chimney Masonry Work & Repaiers

For top-quality chimney repair services, consult with Masonry Dr, the chimney leader experts in the area. We have repaired thousands of fireplaces and chimneys all over the area. We have highly skilled and professional masonry contractors who are very meticulous with the details of the project.

We keep your chimneys working all year long, but more particularly during the season of reindeers and Santa Claus. Don’t wait until there’s a major problem with the chimney before calling us for repairs. In our many years of experience, we have provided chimney repair services for hundreds of homeowners in the area. In many situations, we have noted that most of the repairs could have been prevented if the problem was addressed sooner.

Damage in the chimney’s brick and mortar is among the leading issues noted. Older homes are built with hard-friend bricks lasting over a decade. Newer fireplaces, on the other hand, are usually built with bricks that are not as sturdy, as they have a lifespan of about fifty years. Even so, that’s still a long period of service. The most common chimney repair jobs are associated with:

1. Spalling

Spalling is the result of thawing and freezing, which lets in moisture to penetrate the brick. When moisture trapped in the brick, it will contract and expand, which will result in the bricks falling off. When the mortar joints start to deteriorate, voids within the bricks’ structure are expected. Such voids make the brick weaker and may cause crumbling if repair isn’t performed soon enough.

2. Cracked Crowns

This is a very common chimney issue caused by the cracking or chipping of the chimney’s crown. When the mortar in the crown starts to deteriorate, then the chimney will sustain significant damage later on. Chimney crowns are built to veer water away from the interior of the chimney and flow towards the roof instead.

3. Cracks

It isn’t just the crown that gets cracked. The entire chimney itself may crack, too. Cracking is a major issue because it makes your chimney a fire hazard. If your chimney has this problem, repairs have to be carried out right away. Delaying it could result in the creosote buildup, which is the primary reason for house fires. This issue with your chimney should never be ignored.

If you have a fireplace, then you need to include chimney repair and maintenance into your home improvement plans. Chimney repair services aren’t supposed to be long and tedious, although it is highly recommended that you get the chimney inspected regularly. It’s important to do minor chimney repairs early on, instead of waiting until a major issue develops. Those small repairs can save time and money. Our chimney repair experts here at Masonry Dr of Plano are can help keep chimneys in their perfect conditions.