Cap and chase cover storm repairs in Deerfield Beach
Replacement caps and chase covers are sized to the flue and fastened to the maker's instructions.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What storm damage looks like on a chimney top
- Loose bricks at the chimney top
- Brick or mortar pieces in the yard
- Storm collar loose on a metal flue
- New crack across the concrete crown
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The storm repair plan for your chimney
The storm collar on a metal flue
On a factory-built chimney, a storm collar sits on the pipe just above the chase cover. It sheds water away from the gap where the pipe passes through. Instructions for a listed chimney system can call for it to be sealed to the pipe with a waterproof sealant.
Wind can loosen the collar or crack its seal, and water then runs down the pipe into the chase. We check the collar, its bolt and its seal. A sound collar is reset and resealed. A bent one is replaced with the part the chimney maker lists.
Our emergency line after a storm
We keep an emergency line that runs 24/7 for urgent chimney problems. After a storm, it is there if part of the chimney is loose and at risk of falling, or if water is pouring in beside it.
For a fire or any immediate danger to people, call 911 before anyone else. When you reach our line, describe what you see from a safe place and whether anyone is at risk. We explain what can be done and when, without promising times we cannot keep. The permanent repair is then planned in the usual way.
Brick pieces lying on the roof
Brick or mortar lying on the roof after a storm has usually come from the chimney top. It can block gutters, and as it slides it can damage the roof covering beneath it.
Leave it where it is rather than climbing up to clear it. We remove debris from the roof when we reach the chimney and check where it came from. The damaged area of the chimney is repaired, and the debris is hauled away with the rest. If the roof covering was damaged by falling pieces, we note it for your roofer on the estimate.
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.
Storm damage scope, line by line
- Cap and screen condition and fastening
- Chase siding or stucco check
- Temporary items priced separately
- Storm debris cleared from flue and firebox
Questions about wind-damaged chimneys
What if my roofer also needs to work around the chimney?
We coordinate so the flashing and the roof covering go in the right order. Roof covering work belongs to your roofer. Our estimate shows which chimney items we cover and where the two jobs meet.
Is same-day storm repair available?
Same-day visits are available when the schedule allows and the roof is safe to reach. A temporary cover can often go on during that visit. Permanent repairs are scheduled once the extent of the damage is known.
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
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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