Chimney repair after strong winds in Flagami
Water that showed up after the storm is traced to its entry point before any repair is chosen.
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Chimney changes to note after strong wind
- Loose bricks at the chimney top
- Storm collar loose on a metal flue
- Chimney top leaning or out of line
- Metal pieces on the roof near the flue
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Repairing what the wind loosened
A cap bent but still attached
A cap can stay on the chimney and still be damaged. The hood may be bent down toward the flue, the screen torn or one leg pulled away from its fastening.
A cap bent close to the flue can restrict the flow of smoke, and a torn screen no longer stops sparks or animals. We judge whether the cap can be straightened and refastened or whether it should be replaced. The estimate says which and why. A cap that looks fine from the ground is checked all the same.
Chase covers shaped to shed water
A flat chase cover can hold water and rust through. Makers of chase covers offer diagonal creases, called cross-breaks, that raise the center, and a drip edge that throws water clear of the siding. A skirt runs down the sides of the chase.
When a storm damages a flat cover, replacing it with one shaped to shed water is often the better repair. We measure the chase, the pipe opening and the skirt, and explain the shape we propose. The new cover is fastened so wind cannot work it loose as easily.
Animals and an open flue
A cap lost in a storm leaves the flue open to birds, rodents and other animals. They can nest on the damper or smoke shelf, and some species are protected by law.
If you hear scratching or calls in the chimney, keep the damper closed and do not light a fire. Getting an animal out is a separate job, done within the rules for its species. Once the flue is clear, the replacement cap and its screen keep animals from returning. We check the screen fits closely before we leave.
What to tell us after a storm
Tell us what you can see from the ground, what changed inside and when you noticed it. Mention water, debris in the fireplace and any pieces in the yard or on the roof.
Say whether the chimney is brick or stone, or a metal flue in a framed chase, if you know. If the chimney serves other appliances, mention them too. Those details let us plan the visit, choose the right access and bring the right materials for a temporary cover. You do not need to climb up or clear anything first.
Storm repair items, temporary and permanent
- Temporary items priced separately
- Replacement cap sized to the flue
- Fasteners matched to the cap metal
- Storm debris cleared from flue and firebox
Asked after a strong storm
Water came in during the storm but stopped afterward. Why?
Water that appears only with wind from one direction may be entering through the side of the chimney, the flashing or the crown rather than the flue opening. Tell us when it appeared, and we trace the path before choosing a repair.
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.
Does storm repair include clearing debris from the flue?
Clearing storm debris that blocks the flue, damper or smoke shelf is part of making the chimney safe to use. If the flue also needs a full sweep, that is listed as a separate service with its own price.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo