Cap and chase cover storm repairs in Hillsboro Beach
When wind has shifted the chimney top, we ask you to stay clear and plan a safe order of repairs.
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Signs the wind has reached your chimney
- Chimney cap missing after the wind
- New water stain near the chimney
- Torn screen on the chimney cap
- Damp smell from the fireplace after rain
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Weather-tight first, then lasting storm repairs
How we reach the chimney top safely
We reach the chimney top with ladders and fall protection suited to the roof. On a roof damaged by the storm, the route to the chimney is chosen to avoid weak or broken areas.
Safe access is part of the job, not an extra that appears later on the bill. If a roof is too damaged to work from, we explain the options for reaching the chimney another way. We do not take risks that would put people or the roof at further risk, and we tell you if the roof itself needs attention before we can start.
Comparing storm repair estimates
If you compare estimates after a storm, check what each one covers. One may replace only the cap. Another may include the crown, the flashing and the top courses. Those are very different jobs with different results.
Ask each company whether temporary and permanent work are listed separately. Ask how the new parts will be fastened and what metal they are made of. Ask what happens if more damage appears. Each of those points is answered on our estimate in writing, so the comparison rests on facts rather than guesses.
The drip edge and why it matters
A drip edge is the small lip at the outer edge of a crown or chase cover that throws water clear of the wall below. Without it, water runs back under the edge and down the chimney or chase.
A storm can bend a drip edge flat or break it off. We check it on both crowns and chase covers. On a new crown, the drip edge is formed into the overhang. On a new chase cover, it is part of the metalwork. It is a small detail that keeps water away from the siding, the masonry and the flashing below.
Bringing the fireplace back into use after storm repairs
Once the permanent repairs are finished and any new mortar has cured, the fireplace can usually be used again. We tell you when that point has been reached and whether anything should be checked first.
For the first fire after the repairs, open the damper fully and watch that smoke rises up the flue. If smoke spills or you notice water marks again, let the fire burn out and tell us. The written record of the work shows what was repaired, so any later question starts from a clear account.
Storm repair scope for Hillsboro Beach homes
- Chimney top checked as a set
- Flashing and counter flashing check
- Damper checked for water and debris
- Written record of the storm repairs
Storm repair answers, in plain terms
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.
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.
Can loose pieces of a damaged chimney top fall?
Loose top courses or a shifted cap can fall, especially in the next strong wind. Keep people and vehicles away from the area below the chimney, and do not use the fireplace. Tell us what you see when you call.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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