Post-storm chimney checks and repairs in Midtown
After a strong storm, we check the whole chimney top, make it weather-tight, then plan lasting repairs.
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What storm damage looks like on a chimney top
- Loose bricks at the chimney top
- Brick or mortar pieces in the yard
- Flashing torn at the roof line
- Banging from the chimney top in gusts
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After-storm chimney work for homes in Midtown
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.
A damp smell from the fireplace
After a wet storm, a fireplace can give off a damp, sooty smell. Water mixing with deposits in the flue and firebox causes it, and air moving down the flue carries it into the room.
The smell usually fades once the water source is fixed and the chimney dries. We check where the water entered and whether debris is holding moisture in the flue. Clearing the debris and closing the damper often help. We explain what we expect each step to change.
A second look at a storm damage diagnosis
If another company has already assessed the storm damage, you are welcome to ask for our view. We check the chimney top ourselves and tell you plainly whether we agree with what you were told.
Sometimes the damage is less than feared, and a refastened cap is all that is needed. Sometimes more parts are affected than first noticed. Either way, our free inspection gives you an independent view, written down, to weigh against the first opinion. The decision stays with you.
The drip edge and why it matters
A drip edge is the small lip at the outer edge of a crown or chase cover that throws water clear of the wall below. Without it, water runs back under the edge and down the chimney or chase.
A storm can bend a drip edge flat or break it off. We check it on both crowns and chase covers. On a new crown, the drip edge is formed into the overhang. On a new chase cover, it is part of the metalwork. It is a small detail that keeps water away from the siding, the masonry and the flashing below.
How a storm damage estimate is laid out
- Temporary cover over an open flue
- Replacement cap sized to the flue
- Storm debris cleared from flue and firebox
- Listed parts for factory-built chimneys
Storm damage chimney questions in Midtown
A tree limb hit the chimney. Can you help?
Once the limb has been removed safely, yes. Leave large limbs to a tree service. We then check the masonry, crown, cap and flashing where it struck and list each repair separately.
Can loose pieces of a damaged chimney top fall?
Loose top courses or a shifted cap can fall, especially in the next strong wind. Keep people and vehicles away from the area below the chimney, and do not use the fireplace. Tell us what you see when you call.
Do you replace chimney caps torn off by the wind?
Yes. The new cap is sized to the flue and fastened to the manufacturer's instructions. If the old cap failed at its fasteners, we explain what will hold the new one more securely.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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