Post-storm chimney checks and repairs in Lauderdale Beach
Cap, chase cover, crown, flashing and masonry are checked as a set, because the same wind reaches every one of them.
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Signs the wind has reached your chimney
- Chase cover blown off the chase
- New water stain near the chimney
- Water in the firebox after the storm
- Banging from the chimney top in gusts
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Putting a storm-damaged chimney right
A cover must never block a working flue
Consumer safety guidance on carbon monoxide warns that appliance vents and chimneys must not be blocked by tarps or debris. That matters after a storm, when covers go onto roofs quickly and in poor light.
If the chimney also vents a water heater or furnace, a cover over its flue could send exhaust back into the house. We check what each flue serves before covering anything. A flue that must stay open gets a different kind of protection, and we explain the choice on the visit.
New cracks in the crown
The crown is the concrete or masonry top of a masonry chimney. Flying debris or a falling cap can crack it, and wind-driven rain then soaks into the cracks.
We check the crown surface, its edges and the joint around the flue. Fine cracks may be closed with a coating sold for chimney crowns. Wide cracks, loose pieces or a crown that has broken up need a new crown cast in place. We explain which applies after looking at it closely.
Saving on storm repairs of any size
Save 10% on storm damage work you approve within 72 hours of your free inspection, whether it is a refastened cap or a relaid chimney top.
The inspection and the written estimate are free either way. The price you see covers the agreed work, with no hidden fees added later. If you want time to talk it over with others in the household or to compare estimates, take it. The choice of what to book, and when, stays with you. Ask us to walk through the estimate line by line if that helps.
Comparing storm repair estimates
If you compare estimates after a storm, check what each one covers. One may replace only the cap. Another may include the crown, the flashing and the top courses. Those are very different jobs with different results.
Ask each company whether temporary and permanent work are listed separately. Ask how the new parts will be fastened and what metal they are made of. Ask what happens if more damage appears. Each of those points is answered on our estimate in writing, so the comparison rests on facts rather than guesses.
Storm repair scope for Lauderdale Beach homes
- Flashing and counter flashing check
- Chase cover shaped to shed water
- Storm collar resealed to the flue pipe
- Loose top courses relaid
After the storm, what people ask
The chase cover lifted in the wind. Can it be refastened?
Sometimes. If the metal is still flat and sound, it may be refastened and resealed. If it is bent, torn or rusted, a new cover shaped to shed water is the better repair. We explain which applies.
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.
Are storm repairs covered by a warranty?
Our workmanship warranty covers the repairs we carry out. If one of those repairs gives way, call us and we return to check it. Temporary covers are not permanent repairs, and we explain what they are meant to do.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo