Brick is flaking or falling off
Spalling brick is water damage showing itself. Brick faces pop off because moisture got behind them. The fix is stopping the water and restoring the joints.
Before any work
Chimney Repair Starts With a Free Inspection
We inspect the visible condition, photograph what we find, explain the recommended solution and price the work before you decide.
Applies to the initial evaluation before applicable repair, restoration, fireplace and masonry work. Real-estate and specialized Level 2 or Level 3 inspections are separately priced services.
Common causes
- • Failed mortar joints letting water in
- • Missing crown or cap above
- • Hard modern mortar used on softer brick
- • Repeated freeze cycles on saturated masonry
What we do
- • Repoint failed joints to depth with matched mortar
- • Replace spalled brick
- • Correct the water source above (crown, cap, flashing)
- • Vapor-permeable waterproofing