Wind-damaged chimney repair, step by step, in Middle River Terrace
You approve each storm repair before it starts, with temporary and lasting work kept apart.
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Chimney changes to note after strong wind
- Chase cover lifted at one edge
- Torn screen on the chimney cap
- New crack across the concrete crown
- Roof covering torn around the chimney
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Wind damage repairs, part by part
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.
What a storm inspection cannot see
Some storm damage is hidden from view. Cracks inside a flue lining, wet framing behind siding or water inside a wall may not show from the roof or from the room.
The estimate separates what was visible from what was out of sight. If a hidden condition could change the repair, we say so and explain what would reveal it, such as opening a small area or a closer look down the flue. The plan then already accounts for the likely surprise, and nothing is added to the job without your approval.
A cap that gave way because it had rusted
Some caps that blow off in a storm were already weak. Rust at the legs, the band or the bolts can leave a cap held on by very little, and the next strong gust finishes the job.
We look at what is left of the fastening to see how the cap failed. If rust was the cause, the replacement is chosen and fastened so the same weakness does not return. That may mean a different metal, matched fasteners or a different fastening method. We explain the reasoning on the estimate, beside the new part.
Bringing the fireplace back into use after storm repairs
Once the permanent repairs are finished and any new mortar has cured, the fireplace can usually be used again. We tell you when that point has been reached and whether anything should be checked first.
For the first fire after the repairs, open the damper fully and watch that smoke rises up the flue. If smoke spills or you notice water marks again, let the fire burn out and tell us. The written record of the work shows what was repaired, so any later question starts from a clear account.
Storm damage scope, line by line
- Crown surface and edge check
- Chase cover shaped to shed water
- Storm collar resealed to the flue pipe
- Written record of the storm repairs
Before you approve storm repairs
Is it safe to use the fireplace after a strong storm?
Not until the chimney has been checked. Wind can move a cap, crack a crown or shift masonry without any sign from the room. The national standard for chimneys calls for a closer look after an event likely to have damaged one.
Water came in during the storm but stopped afterward. Why?
Water that appears only with wind from one direction may be entering through the side of the chimney, the flashing or the crown rather than the flue opening. Tell us when it appeared, and we trace the path before choosing a repair.
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.
We received your request
Our team will contact you to arrange your inspection.
Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo