Cap and chase cover storm repairs in Grapeland Heights
You approve each storm repair before it starts, with temporary and lasting work kept apart.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney changes to note after strong wind
- Chase cover lifted at one edge
- Loose bricks at the chimney top
- Siding or stucco torn on the chase
- Roof covering torn around the chimney
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Putting a storm-damaged chimney right
A cover must never block a working flue
Consumer safety guidance on carbon monoxide warns that appliance vents and chimneys must not be blocked by tarps or debris. That matters after a storm, when covers go onto roofs quickly and in poor light.
If the chimney also vents a water heater or furnace, a cover over its flue could send exhaust back into the house. We check what each flue serves before covering anything. A flue that must stay open gets a different kind of protection, and we explain the choice on the visit.
A chase cover blown off the chase
A chase cover blown off exposes the top of a framed chase to the weather. Rain runs straight onto the framing and insulation, and the metal chimney inside stands unprotected where it leaves the chase.
We cover the chase temporarily and check the chimney pipe, the storm collar and the top of the framing for damage. A permanent cover is measured and made to fit the chase and the pipe. Any wet or damaged framing is noted and described as a separate repair, since it may need time to dry before it is closed in again.
What your storm damage estimate lists
Your estimate lists each part of the chimney top we checked and what we found. Temporary work is listed separately from permanent repairs. Each item has its own price and a short reason written beside it.
It also notes anything we saw but could not confirm, and anything outside our work, such as the roof covering or interior finishes. You can approve the temporary work now and the permanent repairs later, or all at once. Nothing is started without your approval, and the estimate is free whether or not you go ahead.
How long storm repairs take
A refastened cap or a temporary cover can often be done in one visit. Relaying top courses, casting a new crown or fitting a custom chase cover takes longer, and the weather has a say in the schedule.
We give you a realistic timeline with the estimate. Custom parts need to be measured and made. Mortar needs time to cure before a cap is fixed to it. If the work runs past one day, an open top is covered before we leave each day. We tell you when the fireplace can be used again.
What goes on a storm repair estimate
- Fasteners matched to the cap metal
- Crown cracks sealed or crown recast
- Listed parts for factory-built chimneys
- Advice on fireplace use until repairs finish
Questions about wind-damaged chimneys
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.
A tree limb hit the chimney. Can you help?
Once the limb has been removed safely, yes. Leave large limbs to a tree service. We then check the masonry, crown, cap and flashing where it struck and list each repair separately.
What if my roofer also needs to work around the chimney?
We coordinate so the flashing and the roof covering go in the right order. Roof covering work belongs to your roofer. Our estimate shows which chimney items we cover and where the two jobs meet.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo