Storm-related chimney repair for Ives Estates homes
Book storm repairs inside 72 hours of your free inspection and save 10% on that work.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney changes to note after strong wind
- Chase cover blown off the chase
- Brick or mortar pieces in the yard
- Tree limb resting against the chimney
- Roof covering torn around the chimney
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Repairing what the wind loosened
A wet firebox after the storm
Water in the firebox means the flue was open to rain or water entered higher up and ran down inside. Firebrick and mortar soak up water, and a wet firebox needs time to dry.
Do not light a fire to dry it out. A fire in a soaked firebox can crack wet firebrick and mortar. We check the firebox for damage, find where the water came from and tell you when the fireplace can be used again. The water source is repaired first.
A damp smell from the fireplace
After a wet storm, a fireplace can give off a damp, sooty smell. Water mixing with deposits in the flue and firebox causes it, and air moving down the flue carries it into the room.
The smell usually fades once the water source is fixed and the chimney dries. We check where the water entered and whether debris is holding moisture in the flue. Clearing the debris and closing the damper often help. We explain what we expect each step to change.
Questions to ask before approving storm repairs
Before you approve, ask which items are temporary and which are permanent. Ask how long the temporary protection is meant to last and what would make it need checking.
Ask how each new part will be fastened and what metal it is made of. Ask what happens if more damage appears during the work, and whether the fireplace can be used in the meantime. Any question you raise on the visit gets a direct answer that agrees with the written estimate. If something is still unclear, ask again before you sign.
Choosing the style of a replacement cap
Replacement caps come in several styles. Single-flue caps fit one flue, multi-flue caps cover several, and some clamp around the outside of the chimney top. Each style suits a different chimney.
We recommend the style that fits your flue and crown, holds firmly in wind and keeps the screen at the right size. A style you already have in mind is fine to raise, and we say honestly if it would not suit. The style chosen, its metal and its fastening method are named on the estimate before anything is ordered.
What the after-storm inspection checks
- Flashing and counter flashing check
- Temporary items priced separately
- Chase cover shaped to shed water
- Free written estimate before any work
After the storm, what people ask
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 there a discount on storm damage repairs?
Yes. Storm repairs you approve inside 72 hours of your free inspection are 10% off, and so is anything else booked with them. Both the inspection and the estimate cost nothing either way.
Is same-day storm repair available?
Same-day visits are available when the schedule allows and the roof is safe to reach. A temporary cover can often go on during that visit. Permanent repairs are scheduled once the extent of the damage is known.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo