Wind-damaged chimney repair, step by step, in North Bay Village
You approve each storm repair before it starts, with temporary and lasting work kept apart.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Storm damage visible from your yard
- Chimney cap missing after the wind
- Brick or mortar pieces in the yard
- Flashing torn at the roof line
- Siding or stucco torn on the chase
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Storm damage work, explained in order
A chimney top that has shifted
If the top of the chimney looks out of line after a storm, treat it as unstable. Keep people, pets and vehicles away from the area below it, and do not use the fireplace.
We assess a shifted chimney from a safe position before anyone works on it. The plan may start with taking down loose masonry to a sound level. Permanent work then follows, rebuilding the top to meet the code's height and cap rules. We explain each stage before it starts.
What to tell us after a storm
Tell us what you can see from the ground, what changed inside and when you noticed it. Mention water, debris in the fireplace and any pieces in the yard or on the roof.
Say whether the chimney is brick or stone, or a metal flue in a framed chase, if you know. If the chimney serves other appliances, mention them too. Those details let us plan the visit, choose the right access and bring the right materials for a temporary cover. You do not need to climb up or clear anything first.
Banging from the chimney top in gusts
A cap or chase cover that bangs or rattles in the wind is loose. The noise can be the first sign, before the part lifts or falls from the chimney.
Tell us when the noise happens and which direction the wind was coming from. We check the fasteners and the part itself. Refastening a sound part is often enough. A part that has bent from repeated movement is replaced, since it is unlikely to hold tight again. Catching it early usually saves a larger repair after the next storm.
Fasteners in marine air
Near the coast, the narrow gap where a fastener meets the metal it holds can trap moisture and salt, and corrosion can start there. Dissimilar metals in contact also corrode faster in a corrosive setting such as salt air.
We use fasteners that match the cap or cover metal and suit the exposure. After a storm, we check existing fasteners for corrosion as well as looseness. A cap that blew off because its fasteners corroded away needs more than new bolts, and we explain why. The fastener choice is written on the estimate with the part.
What the storm damage estimate lists
- Chase cover and storm collar check
- Crown surface and edge check
- Replacement cap sized to the flue
- Roof-side work coordinated with your roofer
Asked after a strong storm
My chimney cap blew off. What should I do first?
Leave the fireplace unlit, close the damper if it still closes, and keep people away from any fallen pieces. Do not climb onto the roof. Then arrange a free inspection and a temporary cover over the open flue.
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.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo