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Post-storm chimney checks and repairs in Miami Shores

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

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What storm damage looks like on a chimney top

  • Water in the firebox after the storm
  • Storm collar loose on a metal flue
  • New crack across the concrete crown
  • Leaves and twigs in the fireplace
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The storm repair plan for your chimney

Keep the fireplace unlit until it is checked

After a storm, keep the fireplace unlit until the chimney has been looked at. Damage at the top can block the flue, admit water or loosen masonry above the firebox, and none of that shows from the room.

The national standard for chimneys calls for a closer inspection after an event likely to have damaged the chimney. A strong storm can be that kind of event. We check the top, the flue opening and the fireplace below it, then tell you whether the fireplace can be used and what needs repair first.

A chase cover lifted at one edge

A cover that lifts at one edge can drop back almost into place and look fine from the ground. Water then enters at the gap whenever rain comes from that side.

We check the cover's edges, fasteners and seams, and look for water marks on the framing below. A cover that is still flat and sound can be refastened and resealed. One that has bent at the edge or split along a seam is replaced. The estimate explains the choice.

Keeping children and pets clear

After a storm, the area around a damaged chimney can hold fallen fragments, with loose material still overhead. Keep children and pets away from that area until the chimney has been checked.

Inside, keep them away from a fireplace that has debris or water in it, and keep the screen closed. We tell you when the area outside is safe again. During the repair, we mark off the area below the chimney while work is going on overhead, and we tidy it at the end of each day.

A flue top broken by a falling cap

A cap torn off by wind can strike the top of the flue tile on its way down. The tile edge can chip, crack or break away, and pieces may fall inside the flue.

We check the flue top closely after any cap loss. A chipped edge may still take a new cap. A cracked or broken top section needs repair before a cap is fitted, or the new cap will sit on damaged tile. Any pieces that fell into the flue are removed so they do not block the damper or smoke shelf.

Storm damage scope, line by line

  • Chimney top checked as a set
  • Chase siding or stucco check
  • Crown cracks sealed or crown recast
  • Loose top courses relaid

Storm repair answers, in plain terms

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.

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.

Are storm repairs covered by a warranty?

Our workmanship warranty covers the repairs we carry out. If one of those repairs gives way, call us and we return to check it. Temporary covers are not permanent repairs, and we explain what they are meant to do.

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