Chimney repair after strong winds in Coconut Creek
Same-day storm visits are available when the schedule allows and conditions are safe.
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Storm damage signs on chimneys in Coconut Creek
- Chase cover blown off the chase
- Loose bricks at the chimney top
- Damp smell from the fireplace after rain
- Metal pieces on the roof near the flue
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The storm repair plan for your chimney
A torn screen on the cap
The screen on a chimney cap works as a spark arrestor and keeps animals and debris out. The building code expects it to be removable for cleaning and to resist heat and corrosion.
Wind and flying debris can tear a screen or bend it away from the frame. A torn screen lets sparks out and animals in. We check the mesh and its attachment and replace the screen or the whole cap, depending on what is available for that model and how the frame fared.
A chase cover blown off the chase
A chase cover blown off exposes the top of a framed chase to the weather. Rain runs straight onto the framing and insulation, and the metal chimney inside stands unprotected where it leaves the chase.
We cover the chase temporarily and check the chimney pipe, the storm collar and the top of the framing for damage. A permanent cover is measured and made to fit the chase and the pipe. Any wet or damaged framing is noted and described as a separate repair, since it may need time to dry before it is closed in again.
What the free storm inspection covers
The free storm inspection covers the whole chimney top. That means the cap and screen, the chase cover and storm collar, the crown, the flashing, the top courses and any chase siding.
Inside, we check the firebox, the damper and signs of water, and we look down the flue as far as we can. You hear what we found and what it means for using the fireplace. The findings become a free written estimate, with temporary and permanent items listed separately and priced one by one.
Rust on scratched metal after the storm
Flying debris can scratch the finish on a cap or chase cover. A deep scratch can expose the metal beneath, and on a painted part rust can start there and creep under the paint around it.
We check metal surfaces for coating damage as part of the storm inspection. A small scratch on a sound part may be touched up with a suitable coating. A part with widespread coating damage or early rust may be better replaced. We explain which applies and what each choice means for how long the part will last.
What the after-storm inspection checks
- Chimney top checked as a set
- Permanent repairs listed item by item
- Fasteners matched to the cap metal
- Listed parts for factory-built chimneys
After the storm, what people ask
The chase cover lifted in the wind. Can it be refastened?
Sometimes. If the metal is still flat and sound, it may be refastened and resealed. If it is bent, torn or rusted, a new cover shaped to shed water is the better repair. We explain which applies.
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.
Can wind damage the flue lining inside the chimney?
It can, if debris struck the top or the chimney moved. Lining damage is not visible from the ground. We look down the flue as far as the inspection allows and tell you if a closer look is needed.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- 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