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Your chimney isn’t just another part of your house – it’s what keeps dangerous gases out and warmth in. When it’s working right, you don’t think about it. When it’s not, every fire you light feels like a gamble.
We fix the problems that matter: cracked crowns that let water destroy your masonry, flashing that’s supposed to keep leaks out but doesn’t, and creosote buildup that turns every cozy evening into a fire hazard. After we’re done, you’ll know your family is safe and your heating system works the way it should.
No more smoke backing up into your living room. No more water stains on your ceiling. No more wondering if that sound you heard was something important breaking.
Home Team Construction has been fixing chimneys in Suffolk County long enough to know what breaks and why. The salt air from Great South Bay doesn’t do your masonry any favors, and the freeze-thaw cycles we get here crack more crowns than most contractors see in a year.
We’re not the guys who show up, quote you a number, and disappear. We’re the ones who explain what’s actually wrong, show you why it happened, and fix it so it stays fixed. Your neighbors trust us because we do what we say we’ll do, when we say we’ll do it.
When your chimney needs work, you want someone who’s seen it before and knows how to handle it right the first time.
First, we climb up and look at everything – not just the obvious problem you called about. Most chimney issues are connected, and fixing one thing without checking the rest is how you end up with the same problem six months later.
We take photos of what we find and show you exactly what needs fixing and what doesn’t. No surprises, no upselling, just the truth about what’s wrong and what it costs to fix it right.
Then we get to work. We use materials that can handle Long Island weather – proper mortar that won’t crack in the cold, flashing that actually keeps water out, and caps that won’t blow off in the next storm. When we’re done, we clean up completely and show you what we fixed.
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Every chimney repair starts with a complete inspection – even if you only called about one problem. We check your crown, flashing, cap, flue liner, and masonry because chimney problems rarely travel alone.
For Bayport homes, we pay special attention to salt damage and freeze-thaw cracking. The moisture that comes off Great South Bay gets into tiny cracks and expands when it freezes, turning small problems into big ones fast. We seal these properly with materials designed for coastal conditions.
Our chimney masonry tuckpointing removes deteriorated mortar and replaces it with new material that matches your existing brick. We repair chimney crowns with proper drainage slopes, replace flashing with heavy-duty materials, and install caps that actually keep water and animals out. Every repair comes with our workmanship guarantee because we stand behind what we do.
Chimney repair costs in Bayport typically range from $300 for minor mortar work to $3,000 for major crown and flashing repairs. The exact price depends on what’s actually wrong with your chimney, not what you think might be wrong.
Most homeowners spend between $800-1,500 for typical repairs like tuckpointing, flashing replacement, or crown sealing. We always inspect the entire chimney first because fixing one problem without addressing related issues usually means you’ll be calling us back in six months. A complete inspection costs nothing if you hire us for the repair work.
In Bayport, we see three main problems: flashing leaks, crown cracking, and mortar deterioration. The salt air from Great South Bay accelerates corrosion, and our freeze-thaw cycles crack masonry faster than inland areas.
Flashing leaks happen when the metal seal between your chimney and roof fails, letting water run down inside your walls. Crown cracking occurs when water gets into small cracks and expands when it freezes. Mortar deterioration is just age and weather – after 20-30 years, the mortar between bricks starts crumbling and needs replacement.
We also see a lot of animals getting into chimneys without proper caps, and creosote buildup in chimneys that haven’t been cleaned regularly.
You should have your chimney inspected once a year, preferably before heating season starts. If you use your fireplace regularly – more than 40 times per year – you might need inspection twice yearly.
The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends annual inspections even if you rarely use your fireplace because problems develop whether you’re burning fires or not. Water damage, animal intrusion, and structural issues happen regardless of use.
For Bayport homes, spring inspections make sense because you can see winter damage before it gets worse. We catch small problems before they become expensive ones, and you have time to schedule repairs before you need your fireplace again.
Yes, most chimney leaks can be fixed without tearing down and rebuilding the entire chimney. The key is finding where the water is actually getting in, which isn’t always where you see it inside your house.
Common leak sources include damaged flashing, cracked crowns, missing or broken caps, and deteriorated mortar joints. We seal these properly using materials designed for Long Island’s weather conditions. Most leak repairs cost $500-1,200, compared to $8,000-15,000 for complete chimney replacement.
However, if water damage has been going on for years and has rotted the structural components or severely damaged the masonry, replacement might be necessary. We’ll tell you honestly which situation you’re dealing with.
Chimney cleaning removes soot, creosote, and debris from inside your chimney flue. It’s maintenance that should happen annually. Chimney repair fixes structural problems like cracked masonry, damaged flashing, or broken components.
Think of cleaning as changing your car’s oil – regular maintenance that prevents bigger problems. Repair is like fixing a broken transmission – addressing damage that’s already happened.
You need both. A clean chimney that’s structurally damaged is still dangerous, and a structurally sound chimney that’s full of creosote is a fire waiting to happen. We handle both services and will tell you which your chimney needs during our inspection.
Yes, we provide emergency chimney repair for dangerous situations like active leaks, structural damage, or safety hazards. If water is pouring into your house or you smell gas or smoke where you shouldn’t, call us immediately.
Emergency repairs focus on making your home safe and preventing further damage until we can schedule complete repairs. This might mean temporary flashing, emergency sealing, or securing loose masonry that could fall.
For non-emergency repairs – like minor mortar deterioration or routine maintenance – we typically schedule within a few days to a week. We’ll be honest about whether your situation needs immediate attention or can wait for regular scheduling.
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