Storm-damaged chimneys assessed and repaired in Medley

Same-day storm visits are available when the schedule allows and conditions are safe.

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Clues that wind or water got in after a storm

Chimney cap missing after the wind
Chase cover lifted at one edge
New water stain near the chimney
Leaves and twigs in the fireplace

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Wind damage repairs, part by part

Storm debris cleaned up and hauled away

A damaged chimney top leaves debris in the yard, on the roof and sometimes in the fireplace. The repair adds old mortar, bent metal and packaging of its own.

We clean up the storm debris from the chimney and the debris our work creates, and we haul it away. That includes fragments on the roof, pieces in the gutters near the chimney and anything that fell into the firebox. The area below the chimney and the fireplace are left clear when we finish.

Siding or stucco torn on a chase

A framed chase is covered with siding or stucco, and wind can tear, crack or loosen that finish. Water then reaches the framing behind it.

We check the chase walls from top to bottom and look for water marks inside where we can reach. Loose or torn finish is noted, along with any softness in the framing. Repairs to the chase finish and framing are described as separate items. The chase cover on top is checked at the same time, since water often enters there.

What your storm damage estimate lists

Your estimate lists each part of the chimney top we checked and what we found. Temporary work is listed separately from permanent repairs. Each item has its own price and a short reason written beside it.

It also notes anything we saw but could not confirm, and anything outside our work, such as the roof covering or interior finishes. You can approve the temporary work now and the permanent repairs later, or all at once. Nothing is started without your approval, and the estimate is free whether or not you go ahead.

Questions to ask before approving storm repairs

Before you approve, ask which items are temporary and which are permanent. Ask how long the temporary protection is meant to last and what would make it need checking.

Ask how each new part will be fastened and what metal it is made of. Ask what happens if more damage appears during the work, and whether the fireplace can be used in the meantime. Any question you raise on the visit gets a direct answer that agrees with the written estimate. If something is still unclear, ask again before you sign.

What goes on a storm repair estimate

Cap and screen condition and fastening
Roof-side work coordinated with your roofer
Debris cleaned up and hauled away
Workmanship warranty on completed repairs

Before you approve storm repairs

Does storm repair include clearing debris from the flue?

Clearing storm debris that blocks the flue, damper or smoke shelf is part of making the chimney safe to use. If the flue also needs a full sweep, that is listed as a separate service with its own price.

Can storm damage affect a chimney that vents a water heater?

Yes. A chimney can vent other appliances as well as a fireplace. If its top or flue was damaged, those appliances may not vent properly. Tell us what the chimney serves, and we check the flue that carries their exhaust.

What should I tell you when I call after a storm?

Describe what you see from the ground, what changed inside, such as water or debris in the fireplace, and when you noticed it. Mention whether the chimney is masonry or a metal flue in a framed chase.

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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With

DuraVent
Olympia Chimney and Venting
Copperfield Chimney Supply
Rutland
Heatilator
Heat & Glo