Storm damage chimney repair for homes in Brickell Key
We make the chimney top weather-tight first, so the next rain does not add to the damage.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Storm damage signs on chimneys in Brickell Key
- Chimney cap missing after the wind
- Chase cover blown off the chase
- Banging from the chimney top in gusts
- Damp smell from the fireplace after rain
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Wind damage repairs, part by part
Fitting a new cap to the flue it covers
A replacement cap has to fit the flue it covers. The building code asks that the open area under a rain cap stay larger than the flue outlet, so the cap does not choke the draft.
We measure the flue and the top of the chimney before ordering. The cap chosen suits the flue size, the fastening method and the metal around it. If the old cap was the wrong size, we say so and explain why the new one differs. The part is named on the estimate.
What your storm damage estimate lists
Your estimate lists each part of the chimney top we checked and what we found. Temporary work is listed separately from permanent repairs. Each item has its own price and a short reason written beside it.
It also notes anything we saw but could not confirm, and anything outside our work, such as the roof covering or interior finishes. You can approve the temporary work now and the permanent repairs later, or all at once. Nothing is started without your approval, and the estimate is free whether or not you go ahead.
Sealing a cracked crown or casting a new one
A crown with fine cracks can often be sealed with a coating made for crowns. A crown that has broken up, lost pieces or never had a proper slope and drip edge may need to be removed and cast again.
We explain which applies to your chimney after looking closely. A new crown is formed with a slope to shed water and an overhang with a drip edge. The joint around the flue is kept separate so the two can move independently.
Resetting or replacing storm-damaged flashing
Flashing that has only lifted can sometimes be reset, refastened and sealed. Flashing that is torn, badly bent or corroded needs replacing, because a patched tear stays a weak point in the seal.
We check both layers, the base flashing on the roof and the counter flashing set into the chimney. Replacement flashing is formed to the roof covering you have, and the work is coordinated with your roofer where the roof covering itself needs repair. The choice between reset and replacement is explained on the estimate, with the reason beside it.
Storm damage scope, line by line
- Flashing and counter flashing check
- Loose top courses relaid
- Damper checked for water and debris
- Listed parts for factory-built chimneys
Before you approve storm repairs
Is it safe to use the fireplace after a strong storm?
Not until the chimney has been checked. Wind can move a cap, crack a crown or shift masonry without any sign from the room. The national standard for chimneys calls for a closer look after an event likely to have damaged one.
A tree limb hit the chimney. Can you help?
Once the limb has been removed safely, yes. Leave large limbs to a tree service. We then check the masonry, crown, cap and flashing where it struck and list each repair separately.
Is there a discount on storm damage repairs?
Yes. Storm repairs you approve inside 72 hours of your free inspection are 10% off, and so is anything else booked with them. Both the inspection and the estimate cost nothing either way.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo