Post-storm chimney checks and repairs in Fontainebleau
For homes in Fontainebleau, storm repairs come with upfront pricing and a written record of the work.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
After a storm, what to look for first
- Water in the firebox after the storm
- Flashing torn at the roof line
- Storm collar loose on a metal flue
- Torn screen on the chimney cap
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Repairing what the wind loosened
When the water appears tells us where it enters
The timing of a leak is a clue. Water that appears only during wind from one direction may be entering through the side of the chimney or the flashing. Water that appears a day or more later may have soaked through masonry first.
Tell us when you first saw the water and what the weather was doing. That timing narrows the search before anyone goes up. It saves guesswork and helps us repair the entry point rather than the stain.
A wet firebox after the storm
Water in the firebox means the flue was open to rain or water entered higher up and ran down inside. Firebrick and mortar soak up water, and a wet firebox needs time to dry.
Do not light a fire to dry it out. A fire in a soaked firebox can crack wet firebrick and mortar. We check the firebox for damage, find where the water came from and tell you when the fireplace can be used again. The water source is repaired first.
Old wear and fresh damage kept apart
A storm often reveals problems that were already there. A crown that was cracking, flashing that was lifting or a cap that was rusting may have given way in the wind.
We separate older wear from fresh damage where we can tell them apart. Each is listed on its own line with its own reason. That way you can see the full picture and decide on each repair, without the estimate blurring what the storm did and what time did.
Banging from the chimney top in gusts
A cap or chase cover that bangs or rattles in the wind is loose. The noise can be the first sign, before the part lifts or falls from the chimney.
Tell us when the noise happens and which direction the wind was coming from. We check the fasteners and the part itself. Refastening a sound part is often enough. A part that has bent from repeated movement is replaced, since it is unlikely to hold tight again. Catching it early usually saves a larger repair after the next storm.
Storm repair items, temporary and permanent
- Chimney top checked as a set
- Temporary cover over an open flue
- Chase cover shaped to shed water
- Workmanship warranty on completed repairs
Your storm damage questions in Fontainebleau
Is it safe to use the fireplace after a strong storm?
Not until the chimney has been checked. Wind can move a cap, crack a crown or shift masonry without any sign from the room. The national standard for chimneys calls for a closer look after an event likely to have damaged one.
The chase cover lifted in the wind. Can it be refastened?
Sometimes. If the metal is still flat and sound, it may be refastened and resealed. If it is bent, torn or rusted, a new cover shaped to shed water is the better repair. We explain which applies.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo