Storm-damaged chimneys assessed and repaired in Key Biscayne
A blown-off cap or a lifted chase cover leaves the flue open to rain. We close it, then repair it properly.
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- Available for same-day service
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Storm damage signs on chimneys in Key Biscayne
- Brick or mortar pieces in the yard
- New crack across the concrete crown
- Leaves and twigs in the fireplace
- Damp smell from the fireplace after rain
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Repairing what the wind loosened
Fitting a new cap to the flue it covers
A replacement cap has to fit the flue it covers. The building code asks that the open area under a rain cap stay larger than the flue outlet, so the cap does not choke the draft.
We measure the flue and the top of the chimney before ordering. The cap chosen suits the flue size, the fastening method and the metal around it. If the old cap was the wrong size, we say so and explain why the new one differs. The part is named on the estimate.
Wind and the building code
The Florida Building Code asks that buildings and their parts be built to resist wind loads under its wind provisions. That includes what sits on a roof.
For chimney parts, we take that as a reason to fasten caps, chase covers and flashing as their makers intend, not simply set them in place. We fasten replacement parts to the manufacturer's instructions and explain how they are held. If an earlier part was only loosely fixed, we tell you what changes with the replacement.
Upfront pricing for storm repairs
Storm repairs range from refastening a cap to relaying the top of a chimney. The price depends on which parts were damaged, how much work each needs and how the chimney can be reached safely.
Our pricing is upfront, with no hidden fees. Temporary work and permanent repairs are priced separately, so you can see what each stage costs. If a custom part must be made, its cost is on the estimate. If more damage appears during the work, we explain it and wait for your approval before adding anything.
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.
Inside a storm damage chimney estimate
- Chimney top checked as a set
- Crown surface and edge check
- Temporary items priced separately
- Listed parts for factory-built chimneys
Chimney cap and chase cover storm questions
Why check the whole chimney top if only the cap came off?
Wind that lifts a cap often loosens other parts too. The crown, flashing, chase cover and top courses can be damaged without showing from the ground. Checking them together avoids a second leak after the next storm.
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.
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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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo