Storm-damaged chimneys assessed and repaired in Liberty City
Cap, chase cover, crown, flashing and masonry are checked as a set, because the same wind reaches every one of them.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs the wind has reached your chimney
- Chase cover blown off the chase
- Brick or mortar pieces in the yard
- Torn screen on the chimney cap
- Chimney top leaning or out of line
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The storm repair plan for your chimney
Pieces of chimney in the yard
Brick fragments, mortar or metal in the yard after a storm may well have come from the chimney top. They show that something up there has moved, cracked or come apart.
Keep people and pets away from the area below the chimney, since more pieces may follow. Leave the fragments where they are if it is safe to do so. They help us see what failed. When we finish the repair, storm debris and the old material are cleaned up and hauled away.
A chase cover blown off the chase
A chase cover blown off exposes the top of a framed chase to the weather. Rain runs straight onto the framing and insulation, and the metal chimney inside stands unprotected where it leaves the chase.
We cover the chase temporarily and check the chimney pipe, the storm collar and the top of the framing for damage. A permanent cover is measured and made to fit the chase and the pipe. Any wet or damaged framing is noted and described as a separate repair, since it may need time to dry before it is closed in again.
The flue lining after impact
Debris striking the top of a chimney can crack or dislodge the top of the flue lining. The damage may not be visible from the ground, or even from the crown without a close look down the flue.
We look down the flue as far as the inspection allows. If the lining shows cracks, gaps or loose sections near the top, we explain what a closer look would involve and why. Lining repairs are a separate item on the estimate. The fireplace stays unused until we know the flue is sound enough to carry smoke safely.
Factory-built chimneys after a storm
A factory-built chimney is a listed system of pipe, collars, caps and chase-top parts. Its maker's instructions say not to mix in parts from other systems, because the listing covers the tested parts together.
After a storm, damaged sections, a bent cap or a torn storm collar are replaced with parts the manufacturer lists. We read the label on the fireplace or chimney to identify the system. If a part is no longer available, we explain the options before any work starts.
Wind damage items we price separately
- Cap and screen condition and fastening
- Flashing reset or replaced
- Open chimney covered each work day
- Workmanship warranty on completed repairs
Questions about wind-damaged chimneys
Do you run a water test to find where a storm leak starts?
A hose water test is used when the job calls for it, usually when the entry point cannot be found by looking. It lets us wet one area at a time and watch for water inside.
Should I climb up to check the chimney after a storm?
No. A wet roof after a storm is dangerous, and loose masonry can shift under a hand or foot. Look from the ground, note what you see and let us check the chimney top with proper access.
Do you clean up the chimney debris after storm repairs?
Yes. Debris from the damaged chimney and from our work is cleaned up and hauled away. If the work runs over more than one day, an open chimney is covered at the close of each work day.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo