Storm-related chimney repair for Harbor Beach homes
A blown-off cap or a lifted chase cover leaves the flue open to rain. We close it, then repair it properly.
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What storm damage looks like on a chimney top
- Chimney cap missing after the wind
- Storm collar loose on a metal flue
- Banging from the chimney top in gusts
- Tree limb resting against the chimney
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Repairing what the wind loosened
What a temporary cover is for
A temporary cover keeps rain, leaves and animals out of an open flue or chase while the permanent part is made or ordered. It is fixed so it stays put in normal weather.
It is not a replacement cap or chase cover, and we say so on the estimate. Its purpose, how long it is meant to stay and how it will be removed are written down. While it is on, the fireplace stays unused. When the permanent repair goes on, the temporary cover comes off and is hauled away.
Chimney and roof repairs in the right order
Storm damage around a chimney often involves both the chimney and the roof covering. The flashing sits between the two, so the order of work matters as much as the work itself.
Roof covering work belongs to your roofer. Our estimate shows the chimney items we cover, including the flashing, and where our work meets theirs. We coordinate the sequence so neither job undoes the other. If the roofer needs the chimney made sound before the roof covering goes back, we plan for that and tell you when each stage can happen.
Cracks in a stucco chimney after the storm
A stucco-finished chimney can crack when debris strikes it or when the structure beneath flexes in strong wind. Fine cracks let wind-driven rain into the wall.
We check the stucco surface, its edges and the joints around the top. Cracks are described by size and location, and we explain whether the stucco can be patched or needs more. If water has got behind the finish, we note where. The stucco repair is listed separately from any crown or cap work.
Custom chase covers measured on site
Chase covers are usually made to measure. The chase size, the pipe opening, the skirt height and the collar all have to fit the chase they sit on, and no two chases are quite alike.
We measure on site and order the cover to those measurements, with a shape that sheds water. While it is being made, the chase is protected with a temporary cover. When the new cover arrives, it is fastened and sealed as the chimney maker's instructions describe, and the temporary cover is removed and hauled away.
Wind damage items we price separately
- Cap and screen condition and fastening
- Temporary cover over an open flue
- Temporary items priced separately
- Open chimney covered each work day
Your storm damage questions in Harbor Beach
Can you cover an open flue before the permanent repair?
Yes, once the roof is safe to work on. A temporary cover keeps rain and debris out while the permanent repair is arranged. It is listed and priced separately and is not described as the finished repair.
Can you say whether the storm caused the damage?
We describe the condition we find and what it suggests. Appearance alone does not always show when damage happened, so we keep older wear apart from fresh damage on the estimate and do not go beyond what we can see.
Do you clean up the chimney debris after storm repairs?
Yes. Debris from the damaged chimney and from our work is cleaned up and hauled away. If the work runs over more than one day, an open chimney is covered at the close of each work day.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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