Wind-damaged chimney repair, step by step, in Little Haiti
Same-day storm visits are available when the schedule allows and conditions are safe.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Storm damage visible from your yard
- Cap bent or hanging to one side
- Brick or mortar pieces in the yard
- New water stain near the chimney
- Damp smell from the fireplace after rain
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Storm damage work, explained in order
Counter flashing pulled from its joint
Counter flashing is let into the masonry and laps down over the base flashing. Masonry guidance for chimneys describes this layered detail. When wind pulls it out of its cut, water gets behind both layers.
We check that the counter flashing is still seated and sealed along its full length. Loose sections are reset into the cut and sealed. Where the cut itself has broken out, the masonry around it is repaired first. The estimate shows the flashing and any masonry work as separate lines.
Approval comes before storm repairs
We do not begin storm repairs during the inspection unless you have agreed to them. Temporary protection can be approved on the spot if you want the chimney covered straight away.
Permanent repairs start once you have the written estimate and have said yes. If something changes during the work, such as more loose masonry than the inspection showed, we pause and show you. The added price needs your yes before we go on. Small items follow the same rule, so the final bill matches what you agreed.
Letting soaked masonry dry before sealing
Masonry soaked by a storm needs time to dry before a water repellent goes on. One repellent maker notes that excess moisture keeps its product from soaking in and shortens its service life.
Repairs to cracks, joints and flashing come first, because a repellent does not fix defects. A water repellent, if it is part of the plan, goes on after the masonry has dried and the repairs have cured. Chimney waterproofing is a separate service with its own line on the estimate, and we explain when it would be worth doing.
Wet framing under a lost chase cover
When a chase cover is lost or lifted, rain runs straight onto the top of the framing. Wood that stays wet can soften and rot, and water can travel down inside the chase.
We check the top plates and sheathing we can reach and note any softness or staining. Framing that is only damp may dry once the chase is covered. Framing that has softened needs repair before a new cover goes on. Chase framing repair is its own item on the estimate, with what we saw written beside it.
How a storm damage estimate is laid out
- Chase siding or stucco check
- Chase cover shaped to shed water
- Storm collar resealed to the flue pipe
- Roof-side work coordinated with your roofer
Before you approve storm repairs
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.
Is same-day storm repair available?
Same-day visits are available when the schedule allows and the roof is safe to reach. A temporary cover can often go on during that visit. Permanent repairs are scheduled once the extent of the damage is known.
What does the free storm inspection cover?
We check the cap and screen, chase cover and storm collar, crown, flashing, top courses and any chase siding. Inside, we look at the firebox, damper and signs of water. You get the findings and a free written estimate.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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