Cap and chase cover storm repairs in North Golf Estates
Replacement caps and chase covers are sized to the flue and fastened to the maker's instructions.
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What storm damage looks like on a chimney top
- Loose bricks at the chimney top
- Banging from the chimney top in gusts
- Tree limb resting against the chimney
- Damp smell from the fireplace after rain
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After-storm chimney work for homes in North Golf Estates
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.
What a temporary cover is for
A temporary cover keeps rain, leaves and animals out of an open flue or chase while the permanent part is made or ordered. It is fixed so it stays put in normal weather.
It is not a replacement cap or chase cover, and we say so on the estimate. Its purpose, how long it is meant to stay and how it will be removed are written down. While it is on, the fireplace stays unused. When the permanent repair goes on, the temporary cover comes off and is hauled away.
Resetting or replacing storm-damaged flashing
Flashing that has only lifted can sometimes be reset, refastened and sealed. Flashing that is torn, badly bent or corroded needs replacing, because a patched tear stays a weak point in the seal.
We check both layers, the base flashing on the roof and the counter flashing set into the chimney. Replacement flashing is formed to the roof covering you have, and the work is coordinated with your roofer where the roof covering itself needs repair. The choice between reset and replacement is explained on the estimate, with the reason beside it.
A top-mount damper after a storm
Some chimneys have a damper mounted at the top of the flue, with a lid worked by a cable from the room. Strong wind and debris can bend the lid, snap the spring or damage the cable.
We check whether the lid still closes and opens fully and whether the cable works from the room. A bent lid can let rain in. Repairs or replacement parts come from the damper maker's range. If the damper cannot be put right, we explain the options.
Storm damage scope, line by line
- Chimney top checked as a set
- Cap and screen condition and fastening
- Fasteners matched to the cap metal
- Flashing reset or replaced
After the storm, what people ask
Can you cover an open flue before the permanent repair?
Yes, once the roof is safe to work on. A temporary cover keeps rain and debris out while the permanent repair is arranged. It is listed and priced separately and is not described as the finished repair.
Should I climb up to check the chimney after a storm?
No. A wet roof after a storm is dangerous, and loose masonry can shift under a hand or foot. Look from the ground, note what you see and let us check the chimney top with proper access.
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
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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