Storm damage chimney repair for homes in Edgewater
A blown-off cap or a lifted chase cover leaves the flue open to rain. We close it, then repair it properly.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney changes to note after strong wind
- Chimney cap missing after the wind
- Brick or mortar pieces in the yard
- New crack across the concrete crown
- Roof covering torn around the chimney
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The storm repair plan for your chimney
White deposits after a soaking storm
A chimney soaked in a storm may show white, powdery deposits on its faces as it dries. Brick industry guidance explains that water moving through masonry carries dissolved material to the surface, where it is left behind.
The deposits are a sign of where water moved. We note them and look for the entry point that let the water in. Once the source is repaired and the masonry dries, the deposits can be cleaned with a suitable method. Cleaning before the source is fixed only brings them back with the next soaking rain.
Wet framing under a lost chase cover
When a chase cover is lost or lifted, rain runs straight onto the top of the framing. Wood that stays wet can soften and rot, and water can travel down inside the chase.
We check the top plates and sheathing we can reach and note any softness or staining. Framing that is only damp may dry once the chase is covered. Framing that has softened needs repair before a new cover goes on. Chase framing repair is its own item on the estimate, with what we saw written beside it.
A flue top broken by a falling cap
A cap torn off by wind can strike the top of the flue tile on its way down. The tile edge can chip, crack or break away, and pieces may fall inside the flue.
We check the flue top closely after any cap loss. A chipped edge may still take a new cap. A cracked or broken top section needs repair before a cap is fitted, or the new cap will sit on damaged tile. Any pieces that fell into the flue are removed so they do not block the damper or smoke shelf.
Notes worth making before we arrive
A few notes made from a safe place help us plan the visit and the temporary cover. You do not need to climb or clear anything to make them.
Share them when you call. They help us bring the right materials and focus the inspection on what changed.
- What looks missing, bent or lifted at the chimney top
- Where water or debris appeared inside, and when
- Any pieces of brick or metal in the yard or on the roof
- Whether the chimney vents a water heater or furnace
What goes on a storm repair estimate
- Flashing and counter flashing check
- Damper checked for water and debris
- Debris cleaned up and hauled away
- Free written estimate before any work
Questions about wind-damaged chimneys
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.
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.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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