Storm damage chimney repair for homes in El Portal
We make the chimney top weather-tight first, so the next rain does not add to the damage.
- 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
- Cap bent or hanging to one side
- Chase cover blown off the chase
- Flashing torn at the roof line
- Damp smell from the fireplace after rain
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After-storm chimney work for homes in El Portal
Stone veneer loosened by wind or impact
Stone veneer on a chimney can loosen after an impact or when water gets behind it during a long, windy rain. A loose stone can fall, and the gap it leaves lets more water into the wall behind.
We check the veneer for loose units, open joints and cracks, and we look for water marks where the veneer meets the roof. Loose stones are reset in a suitable mortar, and open joints are repointed to match. For manufactured stone, its maker's installation guide shapes the repair. The veneer work is listed separately, with the affected areas described.
Leaves and twigs in the flue
A storm can drive leaves, twigs and roof debris into a flue, especially if the cap is damaged or missing. The debris lands on the damper, the smoke shelf or the firebox floor.
A flue partly blocked by debris can push smoke into the room and can catch fire. We clear storm debris from the flue opening, the damper area and the firebox as part of making the chimney safe. If the flue needs a full sweep as well, that is a separate item.
Sealant at the metal joints
Some metal joints on a chimney top are sealed as well as fastened. The storm collar on a factory-built chimney is one example, where one chimney maker calls for a waterproof sealant that does not harden.
Wind can crack old sealant, and water then gets past the joint and runs down inside the chase. We remove failed sealant and reseal with a product suited to the joint and the heat nearby. Sealant is part of a proper repair, not a substitute for fixing bent or loose metal, and we do not use it to hide damage.
A crack that was there before the storm
Not every crack on a chimney after a storm is new. Some were there before and simply became noticeable once someone looked closely at the chimney top.
We describe the crack, its size and where it runs, and whether it shows signs of recent movement. If it looks older, we say that too. Either way, the repair is listed on its own line with its reason. Keeping older defects separate from fresh damage gives you an honest picture of the chimney as it stands now.
Wind damage items we price separately
- Storm collar resealed to the flue pipe
- Interior water entry points noted
- Roof-side work coordinated with your roofer
- Written record of the storm repairs
Questions about wind-damaged chimneys
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.
Should I climb up to check the chimney after a storm?
No. A wet roof after a storm is dangerous, and loose masonry can shift under a hand or foot. Look from the ground, note what you see and let us check the chimney top with proper access.
What should I tell you when I call after a storm?
Describe what you see from the ground, what changed inside, such as water or debris in the fireplace, and when you noticed it. Mention whether the chimney is masonry or a metal flue in a framed chase.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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