Storm-damaged chimneys assessed and repaired in Colee Hammock
For homes in Colee Hammock, storm repairs come with upfront pricing and a written record of the work.
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Storm damage signs on chimneys in Colee Hammock
- Cap bent or hanging to one side
- Chase cover lifted at one edge
- Brick or mortar pieces in the yard
- Flashing torn at the roof line
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Storm damage work, explained in order
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 gap between chimney and wall after the storm
If a gap has opened where the chimney meets the wall, treat it as a serious sign, especially after strong wind. It can mean the chimney has moved at its base or its top.
Keep clear of the chimney, leave the fireplace unused and tell us what you see. We look at where the gap starts, how wide it runs and whether it is still opening. Some movement needs more than a chimney repair to assess. We explain what we can confirm and what needs further investigation.
A cap screen clogged with debris
Leaves and twigs driven by the wind can pack against a cap screen until little air passes. A clogged screen restricts the flow of smoke and can hold dry debris that burns if a fire is lit below.
We clear the screen as part of the storm inspection and check it for tears. If the screen was damaged by the debris, it is repaired or replaced. A screen that clogs often may be the wrong type for the chimney, and we explain the options. Keep the fireplace unlit until the screen has been cleared and checked.
Open joints on the side that faced the wind
The face of a chimney that took the storm head-on gets the most wind-driven rain. Open or eroded mortar joints on that face let water deep into the masonry.
We check each face of the chimney, not only the top, and note which joints are open. Repointing those joints with a mortar that suits the brick closes the path. The work is listed by face, so you can see where it is needed. Faces that are sound are left as they are, without work that adds nothing.
Wind damage items we price separately
- Masonry and mortar at the top courses
- Hose water test when the job calls for it
- Listed parts for factory-built chimneys
- Free written estimate before any work
Storm damage chimney questions in Colee Hammock
Do you run a water test to find where a storm leak starts?
A hose water test is used when the job calls for it, usually when the entry point cannot be found by looking. It lets us wet one area at a time and watch for water inside.
Can loose pieces of a damaged chimney top fall?
Loose top courses or a shifted cap can fall, especially in the next strong wind. Keep people and vehicles away from the area below the chimney, and do not use the fireplace. Tell us what you see when you call.
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 Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo