Cap and chase cover storm repairs in Glenvar Heights

New water inside after the storm

A new stain on the ceiling or wall near the chimney, or water in the firebox, means water found a way in during the storm. The chimney is often the source, but not always.

Tell us where the water appeared and how much there was. We look for the entry point at the top, the flashing and the masonry face, and inside where we can reach. The source is repaired first. Stained interior finishes are outside our work, and we tell you when the source has been stopped.

Shrouds that caught the wind

Some factory-built chimneys wear a decorative shroud at the top. The shroud catches wind like a sail and can bend, loosen or tear away in a storm.

A shroud must be one listed for the chimney system, because it affects how the chimney vents and how hot the parts around it get. We check the shroud's fastening and condition, and the cap beneath it. A damaged shroud is replaced with a listed one or removed, and we explain what either choice means for the cap underneath and for the look of the chimney top.

If another storm comes before the repair

Sometimes a second storm arrives before permanent repairs are finished. A temporary cover is fixed to stay put in normal weather, but it is not a permanent part and may not hold in the worst conditions.

If more severe weather is expected, tell us, and we check whether the temporary protection needs reinforcing or a different approach. After the second storm, we look again before continuing any work. Any new damage is described separately from the original repair, so the estimate stays clear about what changed between our visits.

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