Chimney repair after strong winds in Gladeview
Same-day storm visits are available when the schedule allows and conditions are safe.
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Clues that wind or water got in after a storm
- Chimney cap missing after the wind
- Brick or mortar pieces in the yard
- Tree limb resting against the chimney
- Metal pieces on the roof near the flue
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Repairing what the wind loosened
Multi-flue caps screwed to the crown
A cap that covers several flues is usually fixed to the crown with masonry anchors. Wind catching its broad lid pulls on those anchors, and they can loosen or crack the concrete around them.
After a storm, we check the anchors, the crown around them and the lid itself. If the crown is sound, the cap can often be reset with new anchors in fresh holes. If the crown has cracked at the anchor points, the crown repair comes first. Both are listed on the estimate separately.
New cracks in the crown
The crown is the concrete or masonry top of a masonry chimney. Flying debris or a falling cap can crack it, and wind-driven rain then soaks into the cracks.
We check the crown surface, its edges and the joint around the flue. Fine cracks may be closed with a coating sold for chimney crowns. Wide cracks, loose pieces or a crown that has broken up need a new crown cast in place. We explain which applies after looking at it closely.
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.
The HVHZ and work on a chimney top
The Florida Building Code places Miami-Dade County inside its HVHZ, a zone with its own wind provisions. Construction there follows those HVHZ provisions, including the ones for roofing and exterior work.
For storm repairs, that can affect how flashing and roof-side work are done and which materials are used. Ask us which provisions apply to the flashing or roof work on your job. We explain what they mean for the repair and how the work will be carried out, and where your roofer needs to confirm details on their side.
Storm repair scope for Gladeview homes
- Chimney top checked as a set
- Temporary cover over an open flue
- Replacement cap sized to the flue
- Debris cleaned up and hauled away
Common storm damage chimney questions
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.
What does the free storm inspection cover?
We check the cap and screen, chase cover and storm collar, crown, flashing, top courses and any chase siding. Inside, we look at the firebox, damper and signs of water. You get the findings and a free written estimate.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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