Wind-damaged chimney repair, step by step, in Lake Estates
For homes in Lake Estates, storm repairs come with upfront pricing and a written record of the work.
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Storm damage visible from your yard
- Chase cover lifted at one edge
- Water in the firebox after the storm
- Flashing torn at the roof line
- Leaves and twigs in the fireplace
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Wind damage repairs, part by part
The written record of storm repairs
When the work is done, you receive a written record of it. It lists the parts we repaired or replaced, the materials used and the way each new part is fastened.
It also notes anything we saw and left outside the job, such as roof covering or interior finishes, and anything we could not see. Keep it with other house records. It helps with later maintenance visits, shows exactly what was done after the storm and gives anyone who works on the chimney later a clear starting point.
Relaying the top courses of a chimney
When the top courses of a chimney are loose, they are taken down to sound masonry and relaid. Matching brick is used where it can be found, and the new work is tied into the courses below.
Mortar for the new courses is chosen to suit the brick, no harder than the units around it, following preservation guidance on repointing. The crown is then recast on top of the relaid courses, and the cap goes back once the crown has cured. We explain how far down the work goes before starting, and why that depth was chosen.
A second look at a storm damage diagnosis
If another company has already assessed the storm damage, you are welcome to ask for our view. We check the chimney top ourselves and tell you plainly whether we agree with what you were told.
Sometimes the damage is less than feared, and a refastened cap is all that is needed. Sometimes more parts are affected than first noticed. Either way, our free inspection gives you an independent view, written down, to weigh against the first opinion. The decision stays with you.
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.
Storm damage scope, line by line
- Masonry and mortar at the top courses
- Replacement cap sized to the flue
- Storm debris cleared from flue and firebox
- Hose water test when the job calls for it
After the storm, what people ask
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.
Water came in during the storm but stopped afterward. Why?
Water that appears only with wind from one direction may be entering through the side of the chimney, the flashing or the crown rather than the flue opening. Tell us when it appeared, and we trace the path before choosing a repair.
Can wind damage the flue lining inside the chimney?
It can, if debris struck the top or the chimney moved. Lining damage is not visible from the ground. We look down the flue as far as the inspection allows and tell you if a closer look is needed.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo