Storm damage chimney repair for homes in Ojus

The damper after water came down

If rain entered the flue during the storm, the damper took the water first. Metal plates rust quickly when soaked, and debris on the plate can hold moisture against it.

We check the damper for water, rust and debris and make sure it still opens and closes. Light rust can be cleaned off. A damper that has seized or rusted through is noted as a separate repair. The source of the water is fixed first, so the damper does not rust again.

A chimney that vents other appliances

Some chimneys vent a water heater or furnace as well as a fireplace. Storm damage to the top or the flue can affect how those appliances send out their exhaust, even when the fireplace is not in use.

Tell us what the chimney serves when you call. We check each flue and note whether any is blocked, damaged or covered. If an appliance flue has been affected, we tell you straight away. The appliance's own service company may need to check it before it runs normally again, and we note that on the estimate.

Rust on scratched metal after the storm

Flying debris can scratch the finish on a cap or chase cover. A deep scratch can expose the metal beneath, and on a painted part rust can start there and creep under the paint around it.

We check metal surfaces for coating damage as part of the storm inspection. A small scratch on a sound part may be touched up with a suitable coating. A part with widespread coating damage or early rust may be better replaced. We explain which applies and what each choice means for how long the part will last.

Notes worth making before we arrive

A few notes made from a safe place help us plan the visit and the temporary cover. You do not need to climb or clear anything to make them.

Share them when you call. They help us bring the right materials and focus the inspection on what changed.

• What looks missing, bent or lifted at the chimney top
• Where water or debris appeared inside, and when
• Any pieces of brick or metal in the yard or on the roof
• Whether the chimney vents a water heater or furnace