Post-storm chimney checks and repairs in Boca West
For homes in Boca West, storm repairs come with upfront pricing and a written record of the work.
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Chimney changes to note after strong wind
- Chimney cap missing after the wind
- Cap bent or hanging to one side
- Roof covering torn around the chimney
- Metal pieces on the roof near the flue
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How we handle a chimney after a storm
Chase covers shaped to shed water
A flat chase cover can hold water and rust through. Makers of chase covers offer diagonal creases, called cross-breaks, that raise the center, and a drip edge that throws water clear of the siding. A skirt runs down the sides of the chase.
When a storm damages a flat cover, replacing it with one shaped to shed water is often the better repair. We measure the chase, the pipe opening and the skirt, and explain the shape we propose. The new cover is fastened so wind cannot work it loose as easily.
The written record of storm repairs
When the work is done, you receive a written record of it. It lists the parts we repaired or replaced, the materials used and the way each new part is fastened.
It also notes anything we saw and left outside the job, such as roof covering or interior finishes, and anything we could not see. Keep it with other house records. It helps with later maintenance visits, shows exactly what was done after the storm and gives anyone who works on the chimney later a clear starting point.
The drip edge and why it matters
A drip edge is the small lip at the outer edge of a crown or chase cover that throws water clear of the wall below. Without it, water runs back under the edge and down the chimney or chase.
A storm can bend a drip edge flat or break it off. We check it on both crowns and chase covers. On a new crown, the drip edge is formed into the overhang. On a new chase cover, it is part of the metalwork. It is a small detail that keeps water away from the siding, the masonry and the flashing below.
Choosing the style of a replacement cap
Replacement caps come in several styles. Single-flue caps fit one flue, multi-flue caps cover several, and some clamp around the outside of the chimney top. Each style suits a different chimney.
We recommend the style that fits your flue and crown, holds firmly in wind and keeps the screen at the right size. A style you already have in mind is fine to raise, and we say honestly if it would not suit. The style chosen, its metal and its fastening method are named on the estimate before anything is ordered.
Storm damage scope, line by line
- Chimney top checked as a set
- Cap and screen condition and fastening
- Roof-side work coordinated with your roofer
- Free written estimate before any work
Common storm damage chimney questions
My chimney cap blew off. What should I do first?
Leave the fireplace unlit, close the damper if it still closes, and keep people away from any fallen pieces. Do not climb onto the roof. Then arrange a free inspection and a temporary cover over the open flue.
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.
Does storm repair include clearing debris from the flue?
Clearing storm debris that blocks the flue, damper or smoke shelf is part of making the chimney safe to use. If the flue also needs a full sweep, that is listed as a separate service with its own price.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo