Chimney repair after strong winds in Idlewyld
Our family team explains what the wind loosened, what the water reached and what each repair involves.
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Signs the wind has reached your chimney
- Flashing torn at the roof line
- Siding or stucco torn on the chase
- Leaves and twigs in the fireplace
- Metal pieces on the roof near the flue
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Storm damage work, explained in order
The order of permanent storm repairs
Permanent storm repairs have a natural order. Loose masonry is made sound before a new crown is cast. The crown cures before a new cap is fixed to it. Flashing is reset once the masonry around it is sound.
We set out that sequence on the estimate, so finished work is not damaged by the next step. If your roofer is involved, their work fits into the same order, and we agree the handover points with them. You know what happens when and why, and you can see which stages depend on others.
Working only when conditions are safe
We do not climb onto a roof in high wind, lightning or heavy rain. Work at height after a storm waits for safe conditions, even when the damage is obvious from the ground.
Until then, we can advise you from the ground and by phone on keeping the house protected. Keep the fireplace unused and people clear of the area below the chimney. Once conditions allow, we reach the chimney, make it weather-tight and assess the damage. A short wait is safer than a fall, for us and for your roof.
A crack that was there before the storm
Not every crack on a chimney after a storm is new. Some were there before and simply became noticeable once someone looked closely at the chimney top.
We describe the crack, its size and where it runs, and whether it shows signs of recent movement. If it looks older, we say that too. Either way, the repair is listed on its own line with its reason. Keeping older defects separate from fresh damage gives you an honest picture of the chimney as it stands now.
Where a crown coating stops being enough
A coating made for chimney crowns can close fine cracks and slow water entry. It works on a crown that is sound, sloped and still attached to the chimney.
It cannot rebuild a crown that has broken into pieces, lost its edge or never had a slope. Coating over those problems only hides them for a while. We explain which case applies to your crown and why. If a new crown is the right repair, the coating is not offered as a cheaper substitute that would fail.
Wind damage items we price separately
- Crown surface and edge check
- Permanent repairs listed item by item
- Open chimney covered each work day
- Debris cleaned up and hauled away
Your storm damage questions in Idlewyld
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.
Does storm repair include clearing debris from the flue?
Clearing storm debris that blocks the flue, damper or smoke shelf is part of making the chimney safe to use. If the flue also needs a full sweep, that is listed as a separate service with its own price.
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
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- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo