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Spalling Brick Repair for Jacksonville Chimneys

Spalling bricks cut out one at a time and matched by local family masons, who count the damage on a free inspection.

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Why choose us

A brick that has lost its face keeps drinking water, and it takes its neighbors with it if nobody deals with the cause. Our locally owned family masons cut out only the failed units, set matched brick in the right mortar, and fix the moisture problem behind them. The count and the price come in writing first and the new brickwork carries our workmanship warranty, so call (904) 920-5495 and we will count the failed bricks for free.

What you get with our brick replacement

  • Locally owned in Jacksonville
  • Family owned and operated
  • 100% satisfaction guaranteed
  • Free inspection and estimate
  • Same-day service available
  • 10% off any service
  • Free inspection and estimateEvery failed brick is counted face by face at no charge, so you know the size of the job before you decide.
  • Upfront pricing, no hidden feesThe count and the price for each face are written down first, and that price holds unless you approve more.
  • Workmanship warrantyIf a new brick or the joints around it give trouble, the workmanship warranty applies.
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Our brick replacement work, unit by unit

Flaking, cratered brick faces mean water has been getting into the chimney for a while. Spalling brick repair cuts out only the failed units, sets matched brick in their place and starts above the damage, where the water gets in. Local, family-owned masonry specialists handle it alongside the rest of our chimney masonry repair, and counting the bad bricks is a free inspection.

  • Flaking or cratered bricks cut out without loosening neighbors
  • Replacement brick matched for size, color and texture
  • Each new unit set in the right mortar type
  • Disturbed joints around every new brick repointed to blend
  • Moisture source behind the damage found and fixed
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Spalled brick on its way out

Fresh gray mortar joints on a repointed red brick chimney, with a jointer and a mortar board resting on the roof.

Replacing spalled chimney brick, start to finish

  1. Tell us what has changed

    Describe cracked units, flaking faces or falling pieces when booking a free inspection. Keep clear of loose masonry and share any earlier repair history.

  2. Assess the masonry and related defects

    Accessible units, joints and support are considered together. The findings determine whether individual replacement or broader repair is appropriate and whether further investigation is needed.

  3. Choose a compatible repair scope

    The written proposal explains replacement materials, expected appearance and any related joint or flashing work. Removal and reinstatement must suit the wall construction.

  4. Complete the repair and clarify use

    Joint finish, curing and any follow-up work follow the selected materials and condition. Fireplace use is discussed for the actual repair and affected components.

10% off any service booked within 72 hours of inspection

Spalled brick on your chimney? Replacing it qualifies when you book within 72 hours of the inspection.

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Replace the bricks or rebuild the section

The count decides the job. Scattered damage is a unit repair, and damage across a whole face is a section rebuild.

What we findThe right fixWhat we also check
What we findA few spalled units on a sound wallThe right fixCut out and replace those bricks one at a timeWhat we also checkThe crown, cap and flashing above them
What we findCracks that stay inside single bricksThe right fixReplace each cracked brick the same way as a spalled oneWhat we also checkThat no crack continues into the next course
What we findMost of a face spalling, or loose top coursesThe right fixRebuild that section instead of piecing itWhat we also checkHow far down the loose mortar runs

Other masonry repairs we handle

What your free brick count includes

  1. Each unit to replace, marked by face and course
  2. The moisture source behind the damage, with the repair that stops it
  3. Where the replacement brick comes from and how the match is checked
  4. The ASTM C270 mortar type used to set the new units
  5. Repointing of the joints disturbed around each new brick
  6. Whether a face or the top section should be rebuilt instead

Brick replacement questions

Is cracked chimney brick replacement done one brick at a time?

Yes, one unit at a time, as long as the wall around them is sound. If the damage runs through a whole section, we show you and price a partial rebuild alongside.

How close will the new brick match?

Close from the ground on day one, and closer as it weathers. You see and approve a sample brick before we order.

What should I mention when booking a brick repair?

Say which face is shedding brick and where you noticed the pieces, using only what you can see safely from the ground. Call (904) 920-5495 to arrange the free inspection; the mason checks the damaged side before counting the bricks that need replacement.

Which bricks get replaced, and who decides?

We mark each failed unit by face and course on the estimate, and you approve the list. Shallow face loss that can be dressed instead is marked that way, and the inspection that counts them costs nothing.

How much time will the brick work take?

A handful of bricks is short work from the roof. You get the time on site in writing, along with whether the fireplace should rest while the mortar cures.

Signs of spalling brick on your chimney

  • Brick faces flaking or popping off

    The hard outer skin is gone and the softer body behind it now drinks water. Our masons cut those units out before the damage spreads.

  • White, powdery crust on the brick

    Salts are coming out as the wall dries, which means water is moving through it. We find that water first, then replace the units it ruined.

  • One side far worse than the rest

    Damage on one face often points to one water source, such as a crown with no overhang or lifted flashing. That gets fixed with the brick.

  • A crack running through the brick

    If the crack stays inside the unit, the brick is replaced like a spalled one. A crack through several rows of brick is checked for movement first.

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We mark every failed unit by face and course and price the water fix right alongside it.

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Chimney brick spalling repair starts with the water

Spalling is a brick losing its outer face in flakes, shells or chunks. The fired outer skin tends to be denser than the body behind it, and once it is gone the softer body takes on water and wears faster. One spalled unit on a sound chimney is a small repair. A pattern of them across one face is a message about water, so we deal with the cause before we touch the brick.

Three causes matter most for the repair: water that keeps getting into the brick, salts that crystallize just under the face as the brick dries, and mortar or coatings that stop the wall from drying through its joints. Preservation Brief 2 from the National Park Service describes the salt mechanism, and the damage done by mortar that is harder or less permeable than the brick. More on the causes is in our spalling brick guide.

Matching replacement chimney brick

Color is only part of the match. When we replace chimney bricks, the new unit has to fit the course height and length and absorb water at a similar rate to its neighbors. A much harder brick sheds water onto the bricks around it, and a much softer one wears out ahead of them. Older brick and modern modular brick differ in size, and a unit that is slightly off shows as a crooked course or a fat joint.

Sound brick salvaged from a section being taken down is the closest match when it exists. Otherwise the estimate names a new brick chosen against a sample of yours, and one is set aside for you to see before the work is booked.

Setting the new brick

Spalled brick replacement uses mortar to ASTM C270, of a type no harder than the brick it sits against, the same principle Preservation Brief 2 sets for repointing. The new mortar has to cure before the flue puts heat against that wall, and anything below the work, from the roof covering to plantings at the base, is protected from falling debris.

Not sure how far the spalling runs? Book a free inspection at (904) 920-5495 and we will mark it brick by brick.

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