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Your chimney works like it should. No more water stains on your ceiling during storms. No more worrying about whether that crack is getting worse.
You get a chimney that keeps the weather out and lets smoke out properly. The mortar joints are solid. The crown sheds water instead of absorbing it. Your flashing actually flashes water away from your roof.
Most importantly, you get peace of mind. You know your family is safe, your home is protected, and you won’t be dealing with this same problem again next year.
Home Team Construction has been fixing chimneys across Long Island for years. We understand how the salt air and freeze-thaw cycles here beat up masonry work.
We’re not the guys who show up and try to sell you a whole new chimney when you need a simple repair. We look at what’s actually wrong, fix what needs fixing, and leave the rest alone.
Every job gets the same approach: honest assessment, quality materials, and work that lasts. Your neighbors in East Moriches trust us because we do what we say we’ll do.
First, we inspect your chimney from top to bottom. We check the crown, the mortar joints, the flashing, the cap—everything that could let water in or create a safety issue.
Then we explain what we found in plain English. No technical jargon, no scare tactics. Just the facts about what needs attention and what can wait.
The repair work itself depends on what your chimney needs. Maybe it’s repointing some mortar joints. Maybe it’s replacing damaged flashing or sealing cracks in the crown. We use materials designed for Long Island’s climate and install them right the first time.
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We handle everything your chimney might need. Tuckpointing and repointing when mortar joints fail. Crown repair when water starts getting through the top. Flashing replacement when the seal around your roof line gives out.
Chimney cap replacement, waterproofing, and minor crack repair are all part of what we do. If your fireplace isn’t drafting properly, we’ll figure out why and fix it.
East Moriches homes face unique challenges from coastal weather. The salt air corrodes metal components faster. Freeze-thaw cycles crack masonry work. We use materials and techniques that stand up to these conditions because we’ve been dealing with them for years.
Look for white staining on the outside bricks—that’s efflorescence, which means water is getting into the masonry. Check for rust stains around the damper or firebox area.
Water stains on your ceiling or walls near the chimney are obvious red flags. So are loose or missing mortar joints, cracks in the chimney crown, or a damaged chimney cap.
If you smell moisture or see actual water during rain, don’t wait. The longer water gets into your chimney system, the more expensive the repairs become.
Repointing means removing old, damaged mortar and replacing it with new mortar that matches the strength of your existing masonry. It’s the standard repair for most chimney work.
Tuckpointing is more decorative—it involves using two different colored mortars to create clean, sharp lines between bricks. Most Long Island chimneys just need repointing.
Both processes require removing the old mortar to the proper depth and installing new mortar correctly. The key is matching the mortar strength to your existing masonry so everything expands and contracts together.
Most chimney repairs take one to three days, depending on what needs fixing. Simple repointing or flashing replacement might be done in a day.
Crown rebuilds or extensive masonry work can take longer, especially if we need to let mortar cure between steps. Weather affects timing too—we can’t do quality masonry work in freezing temperatures or heavy rain.
We’ll give you a realistic timeline upfront and keep you updated if anything changes. The goal is getting your chimney fixed right, not fast.
Usually, yes. Long Island’s weather is tough on masonry, and waterproofing helps extend the life of your repair work.
We use breathable sealers that let moisture vapor escape while keeping liquid water out. This prevents the freeze-thaw damage that destroys mortar joints over time.
The timing matters though. Fresh mortar needs to cure completely before waterproofing, usually about 30 days. We’ll let you know the right schedule for your specific repair.
Simple repointing runs a few hundred dollars. Crown repairs or flashing replacement typically cost more, depending on the extent of the damage.
The honest answer is that every chimney is different. Age, materials, accessibility, and the scope of damage all affect pricing. We give you a clear estimate after we see what we’re working with.
What we won’t do is quote you over the phone or try to upsell you on work you don’t need. You get an honest assessment and fair pricing for the repairs that actually matter.
It depends on what we’re fixing. If we’re working on the crown or exterior masonry, your fireplace might be fine to use.
But if we’re repairing the flue, damper area, or anything that affects the smoke path, you’ll need to wait until we’re finished. Safety comes first.
We’ll let you know upfront whether your fireplace needs to be out of service during repairs. Most jobs don’t take long enough to matter, but we want you to know what to expect.
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