Storm-related chimney repair for Harbour Isles 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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- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Storm damage visible from your yard
- Chase cover lifted at one edge
- Water in the firebox after the storm
- Chimney top leaning or out of line
- Roof covering torn around the chimney
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The storm repair plan for your chimney
Keep the fireplace unlit until it is checked
After a storm, keep the fireplace unlit until the chimney has been looked at. Damage at the top can block the flue, admit water or loosen masonry above the firebox, and none of that shows from the room.
The national standard for chimneys calls for a closer inspection after an event likely to have damaged the chimney. A strong storm can be that kind of event. We check the top, the flue opening and the fireplace below it, then tell you whether the fireplace can be used and what needs repair first.
A cap bent but still attached
A cap can stay on the chimney and still be damaged. The hood may be bent down toward the flue, the screen torn or one leg pulled away from its fastening.
A cap bent close to the flue can restrict the flow of smoke, and a torn screen no longer stops sparks or animals. We judge whether the cap can be straightened and refastened or whether it should be replaced. The estimate says which and why. A cap that looks fine from the ground is checked all the same.
A hose water test when the job calls for it
Sometimes the entry point cannot be seen, even after a close look at the top, the flashing and the faces. In that case, a hose water test can help, and we use one only when the job calls for it.
We wet one area at a time, starting low, and someone watches inside for water. Working upward keeps each result clear. The test takes time and needs access to the room below, so we arrange it with you. It tells us which part to repair, so the permanent work goes where the water actually enters.
A chimney that vents other appliances
Some chimneys vent a water heater or furnace as well as a fireplace. Storm damage to the top or the flue can affect how those appliances send out their exhaust, even when the fireplace is not in use.
Tell us what the chimney serves when you call. We check each flue and note whether any is blocked, damaged or covered. If an appliance flue has been affected, we tell you straight away. The appliance's own service company may need to check it before it runs normally again, and we note that on the estimate.
Wind damage items we price separately
- Storm collar resealed to the flue pipe
- Roof-side work coordinated with your roofer
- Free written estimate before any work
- Workmanship warranty on completed repairs
Chimney cap and chase cover storm questions
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.
Are storm repairs covered by a warranty?
Our workmanship warranty covers the repairs we carry out. If one of those repairs gives way, call us and we return to check it. Temporary covers are not permanent repairs, and we explain what they are meant to do.
What should I tell you when I call after a storm?
Describe what you see from the ground, what changed inside, such as water or debris in the fireplace, and when you noticed it. Mention whether the chimney is masonry or a metal flue in a framed chase.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo