Storm damage chimney repair for homes in Hillsboro Pines
When wind has shifted the chimney top, we ask you to stay clear and plan a safe order of repairs.
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After a storm, what to look for first
- Cap bent or hanging to one side
- Chase cover lifted at one edge
- Storm collar loose on a metal flue
- Metal pieces on the roof near the flue
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Storm repairs for the whole chimney top
The joint around the flue at the crown
The building code wants the top of a masonry chimney sloped to shed water, with a drip edge and a sealed break around the flue liner. That break lets the flue and the crown move separately.
A storm that knocks the cap or strikes the flue top can open that joint or crack the crown beside it. We check it as part of the storm inspection. Where it has opened, it is resealed with a material suited to the joint. Where the crown itself has cracked, the crown repair is listed separately.
Factory-built chimneys after a storm
A factory-built chimney is a listed system of pipe, collars, caps and chase-top parts. Its maker's instructions say not to mix in parts from other systems, because the listing covers the tested parts together.
After a storm, damaged sections, a bent cap or a torn storm collar are replaced with parts the manufacturer lists. We read the label on the fireplace or chimney to identify the system. If a part is no longer available, we explain the options before any work starts.
Resetting or replacing storm-damaged flashing
Flashing that has only lifted can sometimes be reset, refastened and sealed. Flashing that is torn, badly bent or corroded needs replacing, because a patched tear stays a weak point in the seal.
We check both layers, the base flashing on the roof and the counter flashing set into the chimney. Replacement flashing is formed to the roof covering you have, and the work is coordinated with your roofer where the roof covering itself needs repair. The choice between reset and replacement is explained on the estimate, with the reason beside it.
Interior finishes stained by the leak
A leak during a storm can stain drywall, plaster or a ceiling near the chimney. Those interior finishes are outside our work, although the stain is often what prompts the call.
We repair the chimney source of the water and tell you when it has been stopped. Let the interior finish dry fully before it is repaired, so the stain does not come back through new paint. We note on the record of the work where the water entered, which helps whoever repairs the finish understand what happened.
Storm repair scope for Hillsboro Pines homes
- Temporary cover over an open flue
- Crown cracks sealed or crown recast
- Flashing reset or replaced
- Open chimney covered each work day
Asked after a strong storm
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.
Is a factory-built chimney repaired differently after a storm?
Yes. A factory-built chimney is a listed system, so damaged pipe, storm collars, caps and chase-top parts are replaced with parts the manufacturer lists. The label on the fireplace or chimney helps us identify them.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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