Miami Shores is a gracious, established village north of Miami, known for its lush tree canopy and its stock of 1920s and 1930s Mediterranean Revival and mission-style homes. It’s the kind of historic community where real masonry chimneys and wood-burning fireplaces are common — architectural features on well-loved older homes.
Those older masonry chimneys are the heart of the work here. Decades of humidity and near-coastal air erode mortar and weather crowns, and a village chimney that’s never been repointed has usually been quietly taking on water. The heavy tree cover adds debris and organic growth to manage. Caught early, these are very fixable issues; left for years, they compound. Attentive, sympathetic masonry care suits the community.
What we most often help Miami Shores homeowners with
Miami Shores work centers on older masonry — tuckpointing, crown repair, sweeping and caps on historic chimneys.
ZIP codes we serve in and around Miami Shores
Standard residential ZIP codes in the Miami Shores area. ZIPs can cross municipal lines — call if you’re not sure yours is covered.
- 33138
- 33150
- 33161
- 33168
Questions from Miami Shores homeowners
My 1930s Miami Shores home has an original fireplace — is it safe to use?
Often yes, but have it swept and inspected first, especially if it’s been years. We check the flue for buildup or cracks, look at the crown, cap and mortar for the wear that decades bring, and confirm the firebox and damper are sound. Historic chimneys are usually very serviceable — they just need the accumulated issues addressed before you light a fire.
Not sure what your chimney needs? That’s normal — most people call describing a symptom, not a diagnosis. Tell us what you’re seeing, smelling or hearing, and we’ll help you figure out the next step. Call anytime, 24/7 at 561-652-9489.