Wind-damaged chimney repair, step by step, in Boca Raton
Our family team explains what the wind loosened, what the water reached and what each repair involves.
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Chimney changes to note after strong wind
- New water stain near the chimney
- Torn screen on the chimney cap
- Chimney top leaning or out of line
- Banging from the chimney top in gusts
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The storm repair plan for your chimney
Storm debris cleaned up and hauled away
A damaged chimney top leaves debris in the yard, on the roof and sometimes in the fireplace. The repair adds old mortar, bent metal and packaging of its own.
We clean up the storm debris from the chimney and the debris our work creates, and we haul it away. That includes fragments on the roof, pieces in the gutters near the chimney and anything that fell into the firebox. The area below the chimney and the fireplace are left clear when we finish.
Animals and an open flue
A cap lost in a storm leaves the flue open to birds, rodents and other animals. They can nest on the damper or smoke shelf, and some species are protected by law.
If you hear scratching or calls in the chimney, keep the damper closed and do not light a fire. Getting an animal out is a separate job, done within the rules for its species. Once the flue is clear, the replacement cap and its screen keep animals from returning. We check the screen fits closely before we leave.
Choosing the metal for a replacement part
Replacement caps and chase covers come in galvanized steel, stainless steel and sometimes copper. Each metal wears differently, and the right choice depends on the exposure and the parts it will touch.
We explain the options for your chimney and what each means for its life and its appearance. The metal chosen is named on the estimate, with its fasteners. If the old part rusted quickly, we explain whether a different metal would last longer on your chimney, and we say plainly when the difference would be small.
Comparing storm repair estimates
If you compare estimates after a storm, check what each one covers. One may replace only the cap. Another may include the crown, the flashing and the top courses. Those are very different jobs with different results.
Ask each company whether temporary and permanent work are listed separately. Ask how the new parts will be fastened and what metal they are made of. Ask what happens if more damage appears. Each of those points is answered on our estimate in writing, so the comparison rests on facts rather than guesses.
Storm repair items, temporary and permanent
- Crown surface and edge check
- Chase siding or stucco check
- Fasteners matched to the cap metal
- Written record of the storm repairs
Asked after a strong storm
Water came in during the storm but stopped afterward. Why?
Water that appears only with wind from one direction may be entering through the side of the chimney, the flashing or the crown rather than the flue opening. Tell us when it appeared, and we trace the path before choosing a repair.
Can you say whether the storm caused the damage?
We describe the condition we find and what it suggests. Appearance alone does not always show when damage happened, so we keep older wear apart from fresh damage on the estimate and do not go beyond what we can see.
Is a factory-built chimney repaired differently after a storm?
Yes. A factory-built chimney is a listed system, so damaged pipe, storm collars, caps and chase-top parts are replaced with parts the manufacturer lists. The label on the fireplace or chimney helps us identify them.
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- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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