Storm-damaged chimneys assessed and repaired in North Miami Beach
Keep the fireplace unlit until the chimney has been checked. We explain what the storm changed.
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After a storm, what to look for first
- Brick or mortar pieces in the yard
- Storm collar loose on a metal flue
- Siding or stucco torn on the chase
- Tree limb resting against the chimney
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Storm damage work, explained in order
Top courses loosened by the storm
The top courses of a masonry chimney are among its most exposed parts, open to wind and rain from every side. After a storm, bricks there can be loose, cracked or shifted out of line, even when the rest of the chimney looks sound.
Loose top courses can fall in the next strong wind. We check each course near the top, note which bricks have moved and whether the mortar still holds. Where they are loose, the courses are taken down to sound masonry and relaid. The estimate describes how far down the work goes.
Leaves and twigs in the flue
A storm can drive leaves, twigs and roof debris into a flue, especially if the cap is damaged or missing. The debris lands on the damper, the smoke shelf or the firebox floor.
A flue partly blocked by debris can push smoke into the room and can catch fire. We clear storm debris from the flue opening, the damper area and the firebox as part of making the chimney safe. If the flue needs a full sweep as well, that is a separate item.
Storm checks flue by flue
Some chimneys carry several flues, one for a fireplace and others for appliances. After a storm, each flue is checked on its own, because damage to one does not mean damage to all.
A multi-flue cap may cover them all, or each may have its own cap. We check every flue opening for damage and debris, and note what each one serves. Repairs are listed flue by flue, so you can see which part of the chimney each one concerns. A flue that serves an appliance is not covered in any way that would block it.
Masonry chimney or metal flue in a chase
A masonry chimney and a metal flue in a framed chase take storm damage differently. On masonry, the crown, the top courses and the flashing are the usual weak points. On a chase, the cover, the storm collar and the siding are.
We check the parts that matter for your chimney type and explain the differences. Tell us which you have, if you know, since it changes the materials we bring for a temporary cover. The estimate reflects the type, with parts and methods to match, and factory-built parts come from the maker's list.
Inside a storm damage chimney estimate
- Masonry and mortar at the top courses
- Chase cover shaped to shed water
- Debris cleaned up and hauled away
- Free written estimate before any work
Before you approve storm repairs
Is there a discount on storm damage repairs?
Yes. Storm repairs you approve inside 72 hours of your free inspection are 10% off, and so is anything else booked with them. Both the inspection and the estimate cost nothing either way.
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.
Will a new chase cover look like the old one?
It is made to fit the chase and the chimney pipe, with a shape that sheds water, such as cross-breaks and a drip edge. It may look slightly different from a flat old cover, and we explain why before ordering it.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo