Post-storm chimney checks and repairs in Buena Vista
Book storm repairs inside 72 hours of your free inspection and save 10% on that work.
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After a storm, what to look for first
- Chase cover lifted at one edge
- Storm collar loose on a metal flue
- Leaves and twigs in the fireplace
- Roof covering torn around the chimney
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How we handle a chimney after a storm
Wind and the building code
The Florida Building Code asks that buildings and their parts be built to resist wind loads under its wind provisions. That includes what sits on a roof.
For chimney parts, we take that as a reason to fasten caps, chase covers and flashing as their makers intend, not simply set them in place. We fasten replacement parts to the manufacturer's instructions and explain how they are held. If an earlier part was only loosely fixed, we tell you what changes with the replacement.
Keeping the chimney top at its proper height
Under the building code, a chimney has to finish a set height above the roof and above anything close to it. When the top courses are rebuilt after a storm, the new top has to meet that rule as well.
We check the height before and after the work. If the chimney was lower than it should have been before the storm, we explain what that means and the options for putting it right. The rebuilt top is finished with a crown and cap that suit it, and the height is noted on the written record of the work.
Questions to ask before approving storm repairs
Before you approve, ask which items are temporary and which are permanent. Ask how long the temporary protection is meant to last and what would make it need checking.
Ask how each new part will be fastened and what metal it is made of. Ask what happens if more damage appears during the work, and whether the fireplace can be used in the meantime. Any question you raise on the visit gets a direct answer that agrees with the written estimate. If something is still unclear, ask again before you sign.
Stainless steel choice in salt air
Stainless steel is not all the same. Guidance on stainless steel for exterior use explains that some grades resist chloride corrosion better than others. Sheltered surfaces, where rain does not wash the salt away, are at more risk.
When we replace a cap or chase cover close to the coast, we explain the stainless options and why one may suit better. Rain can wash exposed surfaces, but sheltered parts under a cap lid hold salt longer. We choose and explain the material with that in mind.
The storm damage checks behind your estimate
- Chase cover and storm collar check
- Temporary items priced separately
- Flashing reset or replaced
- Debris cleaned up and hauled away
Before you approve storm repairs
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.
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.
What does the free storm inspection cover?
We check the cap and screen, chase cover and storm collar, crown, flashing, top courses and any chase siding. Inside, we look at the firebox, damper and signs of water. You get the findings and a free written estimate.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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