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Chimney repair after strong winds in Coral Shores

Any chimney we leave open is covered before we go each evening, and storm debris is hauled away.

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After a storm, what to look for first

  • Chimney cap missing after the wind
  • Cap bent or hanging to one side
  • Loose bricks at the chimney top
  • Torn screen on the chimney cap
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How we handle a chimney after a storm

Stay off a wet roof after a storm

A roof after a storm is slick, and damaged areas may not hold weight. Loose masonry at the chimney top can shift under a hand. One cap maker advises against climbing your own roof, because a fall can cause serious harm.

Please do not climb up to straighten a cap or push a cover back into place. The damage is rarely urgent enough to justify the risk. We reach the chimney with the right access once conditions are safe and make it weather-tight from there.

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 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.

Maintenance visits after storm repairs

After storm repairs, a maintenance visit is a sensible way to check that the new parts have settled. Fasteners, sealant and new mortar can all be looked at again once they have seen some weather.

Ask for maintenance visits if you want the chimney top checked regularly. The written record of each visit notes what we saw and what changed. A loose fastener or a small crack caught early is easier to deal with than one found after the next storm. It also keeps the repair you paid for working as intended.

Storm damage scope, line by line

  • Chase cover and storm collar check
  • Fasteners matched to the cap metal
  • Hose water test when the job calls for it
  • Roof-side work coordinated with your roofer

Asked after a strong storm

Can you cover an open flue before the permanent repair?

Yes, once the roof is safe to work on. A temporary cover keeps rain and debris out while the permanent repair is arranged. It is listed and priced separately and is not described as the finished repair.

Do you replace chimney caps torn off by the wind?

Yes. The new cap is sized to the flue and fastened to the manufacturer's instructions. If the old cap failed at its fasteners, we explain what will hold the new one more securely.

Will a new chase cover look like the old one?

It is made to fit the chase and the chimney pipe, with a shape that sheds water, such as cross-breaks and a drip edge. It may look slightly different from a flat old cover, and we explain why before ordering it.

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