Wind-damaged chimney repair, step by step, in Miami Gardens
Our family team explains what the wind loosened, what the water reached and what each repair involves.
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Chimney changes to note after strong wind
- Loose bricks at the chimney top
- Chimney top leaning or out of line
- Siding or stucco torn on the chase
- Tree limb resting against the chimney
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Repairing what the wind loosened
A hose water test when the job calls for it
Sometimes the entry point cannot be seen, even after a close look at the top, the flashing and the faces. In that case, a hose water test can help, and we use one only when the job calls for it.
We wet one area at a time, starting low, and someone watches inside for water. Working upward keeps each result clear. The test takes time and needs access to the room below, so we arrange it with you. It tells us which part to repair, so the permanent work goes where the water actually enters.
Fastening to the maker's instructions
Cap, chase cover and chimney makers publish fastening instructions for their parts. They set out how the part is held, where the fasteners go and what they go into.
We follow them when we fit a replacement. Where the old part failed because it was under-fastened or fixed into weak masonry, we explain what will be different this time. The fastening method is part of the permanent repair and is described on the estimate. You can see how the new part will be held against the next strong wind.
The first heavy rain after the repair
After a storm repair, the next heavy rain is a real test. Check the places where water appeared before, such as the ceiling near the chimney, the firebox and the attic side if you can reach it safely.
If water shows again, tell us straight away. A second entry point sometimes hides behind the first, especially with wind-driven rain from a different direction. We return to trace it and explain what we find. That follow-up is part of making sure the repair actually stopped the water rather than only the stain.
Custom chase covers measured on site
Chase covers are usually made to measure. The chase size, the pipe opening, the skirt height and the collar all have to fit the chase they sit on, and no two chases are quite alike.
We measure on site and order the cover to those measurements, with a shape that sheds water. While it is being made, the chase is protected with a temporary cover. When the new cover arrives, it is fastened and sealed as the chimney maker's instructions describe, and the temporary cover is removed and hauled away.
What the storm damage estimate lists
- Replacement cap sized to the flue
- Storm collar resealed to the flue pipe
- Flashing reset or replaced
- Hose water test when the job calls for it
Chimney cap and chase cover storm questions
How long before permanent storm repairs are finished?
It depends on the damage, the materials and the weather. The chimney is made weather-tight before anything else. Permanent repairs follow on the schedule we agree, and the estimate shows the order they happen in.
What if my roofer also needs to work around the chimney?
We coordinate so the flashing and the roof covering go in the right order. Roof covering work belongs to your roofer. Our estimate shows which chimney items we cover and where the two jobs meet.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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