Chimney repair after strong winds in Bayside
Water that showed up after the storm is traced to its entry point before any repair is chosen.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Clues that wind or water got in after a storm
- Chimney cap missing after the wind
- Chase cover lifted at one edge
- Water in the firebox after the storm
- Torn screen on the chimney cap
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How we handle a chimney after a storm
The joint around the flue at the crown
The building code wants the top of a masonry chimney sloped to shed water, with a drip edge and a sealed break around the flue liner. That break lets the flue and the crown move separately.
A storm that knocks the cap or strikes the flue top can open that joint or crack the crown beside it. We check it as part of the storm inspection. Where it has opened, it is resealed with a material suited to the joint. Where the crown itself has cracked, the crown repair is listed separately.
Flashing torn or lifted at the roof line
Flashing seals the joint where the chimney meets the roof. Wind can lift its edges, tear it at the corners or pull it away from the masonry. Rain then runs behind it and into the house.
We check the base flashing on the roof and the counter flashing on the chimney above it. A section that has only lifted may be reset and sealed. Torn or badly bent flashing is replaced. The work is coordinated with the roof covering around it, which often needs attention too.
Our workmanship warranty on storm repairs
The storm repairs we complete are covered by our workmanship warranty. If a repair we carried out does not perform as it should, contact us and we come back to check it.
The written record of the work names each part we repaired or replaced, so it is clear which work the warranty relates to. A temporary cover is described on the estimate for what it is, a short-term measure. Ask us to explain the warranty terms for your job before you approve the work.
Our emergency line after a storm
We keep an emergency line that runs 24/7 for urgent chimney problems. After a storm, it is there if part of the chimney is loose and at risk of falling, or if water is pouring in beside it.
For a fire or any immediate danger to people, call 911 before anyone else. When you reach our line, describe what you see from a safe place and whether anyone is at risk. We explain what can be done and when, without promising times we cannot keep. The permanent repair is then planned in the usual way.
Storm repairs you approve before work
- Chimney top checked as a set
- Storm collar resealed to the flue pipe
- Hose water test when the job calls for it
- Written record of the storm repairs
Your storm damage questions in Bayside
Can loose pieces of a damaged chimney top fall?
Loose top courses or a shifted cap can fall, especially in the next strong wind. Keep people and vehicles away from the area below the chimney, and do not use the fireplace. Tell us what you see when you call.
Do you replace chimney caps torn off by the wind?
Yes. The new cap is sized to the flue and fastened to the manufacturer's instructions. If the old cap failed at its fasteners, we explain what will hold the new one more securely.
Do you have an emergency line for storm damage?
Yes, our emergency line runs 24/7. For a fire or any immediate danger to people, call 911 before anyone else. For urgent chimney damage, describe what you see from a safe place when you call.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo