Storm-damaged chimneys assessed and repaired in Little Gables
Keep the fireplace unlit until the chimney has been checked. We explain what the storm changed.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Storm damage visible from your yard
- Loose bricks at the chimney top
- Water in the firebox after the storm
- Flashing torn at the roof line
- Metal pieces on the roof near the flue
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Storm repairs for the whole chimney top
Leaves and twigs in the flue
A storm can drive leaves, twigs and roof debris into a flue, especially if the cap is damaged or missing. The debris lands on the damper, the smoke shelf or the firebox floor.
A flue partly blocked by debris can push smoke into the room and can catch fire. We clear storm debris from the flue opening, the damper area and the firebox as part of making the chimney safe. If the flue needs a full sweep as well, that is a separate item.
A family-owned team after the storm
We are a family-owned, locally owned company. The people who inspect your chimney after a storm explain what they found, part by part, before any repair is agreed.
After a storm, many things around the house need attention at once. We try to make the chimney part clear and simple: what happened to it, what it needs and in what order. If you want to see a damaged part before it is replaced, we show you. If a question comes up later, you know who to ask, and you get a straight answer.
Roof covering around the chimney
Wind can tear or lift shingles, tiles or other roof covering around a chimney. That damage lets water reach the roof deck even when the chimney itself came through the storm sound.
We note any roof covering damage near the chimney. Its repair belongs to your roofer, and we coordinate with them so the flashing goes on in the right order. Our estimate lists the chimney work and names the roof covering item, so it is not forgotten between the two trades. You then know who handles each part.
Rust on scratched metal after the storm
Flying debris can scratch the finish on a cap or chase cover. A deep scratch can expose the metal beneath, and on a painted part rust can start there and creep under the paint around it.
We check metal surfaces for coating damage as part of the storm inspection. A small scratch on a sound part may be touched up with a suitable coating. A part with widespread coating damage or early rust may be better replaced. We explain which applies and what each choice means for how long the part will last.
Storm repair items, temporary and permanent
- Chimney top checked as a set
- Chase cover and storm collar check
- Temporary items priced separately
- Advice on fireplace use until repairs finish
Questions about wind-damaged chimneys
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.
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.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo