Wind-damaged chimney repair, step by step, in Allapattah

A chimney top that has shifted

If the top of the chimney looks out of line after a storm, treat it as unstable. Keep people, pets and vehicles away from the area below it, and do not use the fireplace.

We assess a shifted chimney from a safe position before anyone works on it. The plan may start with taking down loose masonry to a sound level. Permanent work then follows, rebuilding the top to meet the code's height and cap rules. We explain each stage before it starts.

Saving on storm repairs of any size

Save 10% on storm damage work you approve within 72 hours of your free inspection, whether it is a refastened cap or a relaid chimney top.

The inspection and the written estimate are free either way. The price you see covers the agreed work, with no hidden fees added later. If you want time to talk it over with others in the household or to compare estimates, take it. The choice of what to book, and when, stays with you. Ask us to walk through the estimate line by line if that helps.

Bringing the fireplace back into use after storm repairs

Once the permanent repairs are finished and any new mortar has cured, the fireplace can usually be used again. We tell you when that point has been reached and whether anything should be checked first.

For the first fire after the repairs, open the damper fully and watch that smoke rises up the flue. If smoke spills or you notice water marks again, let the fire burn out and tell us. The written record of the work shows what was repaired, so any later question starts from a clear account.

Notes worth making before we arrive

A few notes made from a safe place help us plan the visit and the temporary cover. You do not need to climb or clear anything to make them.

Share them when you call. They help us bring the right materials and focus the inspection on what changed.

• What looks missing, bent or lifted at the chimney top
• Where water or debris appeared inside, and when
• Any pieces of brick or metal in the yard or on the roof
• Whether the chimney vents a water heater or furnace