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Chimney repair after strong winds in Homestead Base

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

  • Brick or mortar pieces in the yard
  • Water in the firebox after the storm
  • Torn screen on the chimney cap
  • Leaves and twigs in the fireplace
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Wind damage repairs, part by part

A chase cover lifted at one edge

A cover that lifts at one edge can drop back almost into place and look fine from the ground. Water then enters at the gap whenever rain comes from that side.

We check the cover's edges, fasteners and seams, and look for water marks on the framing below. A cover that is still flat and sound can be refastened and resealed. One that has bent at the edge or split along a seam is replaced. The estimate explains the choice.

When the water appears tells us where it enters

The timing of a leak is a clue. Water that appears only during wind from one direction may be entering through the side of the chimney or the flashing. Water that appears a day or more later may have soaked through masonry first.

Tell us when you first saw the water and what the weather was doing. That timing narrows the search before anyone goes up. It saves guesswork and helps us repair the entry point rather than the stain.

Our emergency line after a storm

We keep an emergency line that runs 24/7 for urgent chimney problems. After a storm, it is there if part of the chimney is loose and at risk of falling, or if water is pouring in beside it.

For a fire or any immediate danger to people, call 911 before anyone else. When you reach our line, describe what you see from a safe place and whether anyone is at risk. We explain what can be done and when, without promising times we cannot keep. The permanent repair is then planned in the usual way.

What a storm inspection cannot see

Some storm damage is hidden from view. Cracks inside a flue lining, wet framing behind siding or water inside a wall may not show from the roof or from the room.

The estimate separates what was visible from what was out of sight. If a hidden condition could change the repair, we say so and explain what would reveal it, such as opening a small area or a closer look down the flue. The plan then already accounts for the likely surprise, and nothing is added to the job without your approval.

Storm repair items, temporary and permanent

  • Temporary items priced separately
  • Flashing reset or replaced
  • Hose water test when the job calls for it
  • Listed parts for factory-built chimneys

Questions about wind-damaged chimneys

Is it safe to use the fireplace after a strong storm?

Not until the chimney has been checked. Wind can move a cap, crack a crown or shift masonry without any sign from the room. The national standard for chimneys calls for a closer look after an event likely to have damaged one.

Do you run a water test to find where a storm leak starts?

A hose water test is used when the job calls for it, usually when the entry point cannot be found by looking. It lets us wet one area at a time and watch for water inside.

Will a new chase cover look like the old one?

It is made to fit the chase and the chimney pipe, with a shape that sheds water, such as cross-breaks and a drip edge. It may look slightly different from a flat old cover, and we explain why before ordering it.

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