Local chimney masonry repair for Neptune Beach homes

Masonry work in Neptune Beach starts with a free inspection of where the water gets in, so the repair stays repaired.

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Brick and mortar specialists for Neptune Beach chimneys

Locally owned in Jacksonville
Family owned and operated
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Free inspection and estimate
Same-day service available
10% off any service

Repair or rebuild, you get the reasons in writing and a price for each when both are reasonable.

Locally ownedA locally owned business answers for the brick and mortar work on your Neptune Beach chimney.
Upfront pricing, no hidden feesEach area of the stack is priced on its own line, so you can see what each repair costs.
100% satisfaction guaranteedIf the repair does not look or hold the way we agreed, we come back and make it right.

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Pieces of brick or mortar on the roof

Fragments of brick, chips of mortar or sand gathered in the gutter below the chimney are the stack telling you something is coming apart. The source can be seen from the roof: a crumbling top course, a face that is shedding, or a crown breaking at its edge. At a home in Neptune Beach we trace the debris to its source, check how widespread the damage is, and decide whether it is a local repair or a sign of wider failure. Loose material that could fall is taken down the same day for safety, and the permanent repair is priced separately. Describe what you can see from the yard in Neptune Beach on the phone at (904) 920-5495.

The county for Neptune Beach is Duval County. The 2020 Census counted 7,217 residents in Neptune Beach.

What our masonry work covers in Neptune Beach

Worn joints raked back to sound mortar
Repointing mortar pre-hydrated and packed in layers
Mortar type picked to be no harder than the wall
Salvaged or matched brick sized to the old coursing

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From damage map to cured joints in Neptune Beach

Damage mapped by type
Soft joints, cracks, flaking faces and loose courses are marked on the stack, along with the water path behind them.
Mortar and brick matched
The mortar type is picked to suit the old wall, a test batch cures against the brick, and replacement units are sized to the coursing.
Rake, repoint and replace
Joints are raked to sound mortar and packed in layers, and damaged brick is cut out and reset.
Tooling, cleanup and cover
New joints are tooled to the old profile, smears come off without raw acid, and fresh work is covered from rain.

Storm rain on coastal brick in Neptune Beach

In the June to November storm season, hurricane season, storm rain on the coast is driven straight into the faces of a chimney. Open joints on the side that takes the wind soak up water fastest.

When we repoint a chimney in Neptune Beach, the weather side gets the closest look, and its joints are raked and packed to full depth.

10% off any service booked within 72 hours of inspection

Brick, mortar or crown, masonry repair in Neptune Beach carries the same 10% discount.

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Stair-step cracks along the bed and head joints

Zigzag cracks that climb a chimney along the horizontal bed joints and the short vertical head joints are movement cracks. The mortar gave way along its weakest path, which is the pattern a sound wall is designed to allow. The cause can be settlement, thermal movement, or pressure from something inside the wall such as rusting steel.

Once the cause is dealt with and the movement has stopped, the cracked joints are raked out along their whole length and repointed. A crack filled from the surface without raking stays a crack behind a thin skin of new mortar, and it reopens.

Reaching the stack without damaging the roof

Masonry repair means carrying brick, mortar and tools onto a roof and working there for hours. Shingles, tiles and metal roofing can all be damaged by foot traffic, dropped material or mortar splatter.

We plan access before the work starts: ladder positions that do not crush gutters, roof protection laid around the chimney, and mortar mixed on the ground where possible. For tall or steep chimneys, staging or scaffolding may be needed, and you know that before the job is booked. Any roof damage we find that was already there is pointed out before we begin. After the work, the roof around the chimney is swept and checked for debris.

Protecting fresh joints while they cure

New mortar needs time to cure, and heavy rain on a fresh joint can wash out its surface and weaken its bond. BIA's cleaning and construction guidance recommends covering the tops of walls and openings with a waterproof membrane at the end of each work day and during stoppages.

On a chimney that means covering the top and any open work before we leave, and checking the forecast when scheduling. Fast drying in strong sun or wind can also weaken new joints, so exposed repairs may be shaded or lightly misted. Those steps affect how the work is scheduled, so they are planned from the start.

Mortar type, brick source and joint depth

Shoulder and wash condition, with the repair for each
Water entry points found, and the repairs that close them
Roof protection, ladder or scaffold access, and clean-up
The point where repair gives way to a partial rebuild

Masonry questions from Neptune Beach

Is repointing the same as masonry repair?

Repointing is one part of it: renewing mortar joints. Masonry repair also covers cracked or flaking brick, loose courses and shoulders, and it may include repointing where the joints need it.

Can the masonry work go ahead while I am out?

Yes, for work on the outside of the chimney, as long as the roof is safe to reach. For a look from the attic or into the fireplace, someone needs to be there to let us in.