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Why choose us

Full stone and thin veneer look alike from the yard but fail for different reasons, and the wrong repair makes things worse. Our stone masons, part of a family-owned business, work out which one you have, reset or rehang what moved, and fix the water that caused it. Everything is priced in writing before work starts, and a workmanship warranty backs the finished stonework, joints included. Call (904) 920-5495 and we will check the stonework for free.

Why stone chimney owners call our family

  • 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 estimateFinding out if you have full stone or veneer costs nothing, and it decides the whole repair.
  • Family owned and operatedOur family-run masons match stone and mortar color on site, one stone at a time.
  • Upfront pricing, no hidden feesEach stone to reset and each run of joints to repoint is priced in writing before work begins.
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Stone chimney repair from our masons

Rocking stones, washed-out joints and veneer pieces sliding away all start with one question: is the chimney full stone or a thin veneer? Stone chimney repair follows the answer, resetting stones in fresh mortar or rehanging veneer on a sound backing. Local masons from our family-owned company handle it within chimney masonry repair, and the free inspection tells you which build you have before anything is priced.

  • Rocking or fallen stones reset in fresh mortar
  • Deep, washed-out joints repointed in the existing style
  • Cracked veneer pieces taken down and reinstalled properly
  • Barrier and lath behind veneer repaired before resetting
  • Replacement stone sourced and matched to your chimney
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Stonework reset on a chimney

A gloved hand presses a loose fieldstone back into fresh mortar on the side of a stone chimney.

How our masons repair a stone chimney

  1. Tell us what moved

    Call with what you see, a loose stone, open joints or veneer on the ground. A free visit shows how the chimney is built.

  2. Full stone or veneer confirmed

    Corners, edges and joint depth show the build. On veneer, a loose piece comes off so we can see the barrier and lath behind it.

  3. Reset, repoint or rehang

    Full stones go back on a fresh mortar bed. Veneer is reset on sound backing with the setting mortar its maker specifies.

  4. Mortar matched, joints styled

    A cured test batch sets the mortar color, and the joints are finished raked, flush or brushed to match the rest of the chimney.

10% off any service booked within 72 hours of inspection

Repointing, resetting loose stones or a barrier repair behind the face, the discount covers each.

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Reset, rehang or rebuild the stone

The build decides the fix. These are the three paths we price.

What we findThe right fixWhat we also check
What we findFull stone with loose stones or worn jointsThe right fixReset the loose stones and repoint in the existing joint styleWhat we also checkThe ties to the backing where a stone came out
What we findAdhered veneer cracked or falling awayThe right fixTake down the loose pieces and reset them on a sound bedWhat we also checkThe water barrier, lath and base screed behind it
What we findThe backing wall itself has movedThe right fixA partial rebuild of that section, priced as one jobWhat we also checkThe crown and cap above the damaged section

More masonry help for your chimney

Stonework checks on the free visit

  1. Loose or missing stones to reset, marked on each face
  2. Joints to rake and repoint, with the mortar and joint style named
  3. Veneer sections to take down and reinstall, with the backing checked
  4. Barrier, lath and screed repairs behind adhered veneer
  5. Where replacement stone comes from and how it is matched
  6. Crown or cap work on top of the stone, kept apart from the stone repair

Questions about stone chimneys

Is my chimney real stone or veneer?

Look at the corners. Veneer uses L-shaped corner pieces with the same shallow depth, while full stone shows deep blocks, and we confirm it on the visit because the repair is different for each.

Can a fallen veneer piece go back up?

If it is whole and the backing is sound, yes, with the setting mortar the veneer maker specifies. Glue alone only buys time.

How is full stone distinguished from a veneer?

Corners and joint depth provide clues during the free visit, but concealed construction may need further assessment. The repair scope is not settled until the mason understands what is being supported and repaired. Book the assessment at (904) 920-5495.

Can you find matching stone?

Often, from the original supplier or a close natural match. When a stone is no longer made, we show you the options before ordering.

How is the stone repair priced?

Stone by stone and joint by joint, in writing and at no cost to you. Crown or cap work up top is listed separately so you can see each part.

Stone and veneer problems our masonry experts repair

  • A stone that rocks when pushed

    Its mortar bed has failed. The stone comes out, the bed is cleaned back to sound mortar, and it goes back in line with its neighbors.

  • Deep, open joints between stones

    Wide stone joints erode far back. We rake them to sound mortar, even several inches deep, and refill them in layers.

  • Veneer pieces cracked or falling

    Thin veneer has lost its bond, often from water trapped behind it. We check the barrier and lath before any piece goes back up.

  • Stains or bulges near the roof line

    Veneer set tight against the roof can wick water. The maker's guide sets the gap and flashing detail, and we rebuild to it.

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A local stone specialist confirms your build and prices each stone and joint before any work starts.

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Full stone, veneer and thin stone

Stone or rock chimney repair depends on knowing which build you have. Full stone is laid in mortar the way brick is, each piece bedded on the course below, with the weight carried down through the stone. Adhered veneer is a thin layer, natural or manufactured, stuck to a mortar base over lath and a water barrier, or straight onto masonry. The veneer carries no load. It only has to stay attached and let water drain out.

Full stone loses its joints first, and then the stones loosen and shift. Veneer loses its bond, and the first suspect is water that got behind it and had nowhere to go. Thin natural stone, sawn to veneer thickness, is installed like manufactured veneer and fails like it, so when a thin natural stone chimney needs repair, we follow the veneer method.

Repointing wide stone joints

Stone joints are wider and less regular than brick joints. The Park Service's Preservation Brief 2 notes that stone with wide joints may need mortar removed several inches deep to reach sound material, with deep joints filled in layers so the fill does not slump. Mortar strength follows the stone: a hard, dense stone can take a stronger mortar than a soft brick can, while a softer stone needs a softer, more permeable mix.

Stone veneer chimney repair and the layers behind it

The layers behind the stone decide the repair. Section R703.12 of the Florida Building Code, Residential, has adhered veneer installed to the maker's instructions or the masonry specification it references, over a water-resistive barrier, with a corrosion-resistant screed or flashing at the base. The industry installation practice, ASTM C1780, covers the same layers in more detail.

On a cultured stone chimney, repair starts by taking off enough loose veneer to see that assembly. Discontinued colors are common, so the closest match can be your own stone taken from a face nobody sees. Call (904) 920-5495 and a free inspection will show which build you have.

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