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Storm damage chimney repair for homes in Palm Grove

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Storm damage signs on chimneys in Palm Grove

  • Storm collar loose on a metal flue
  • Torn screen on the chimney cap
  • Tree limb resting against the chimney
  • Metal pieces on the roof near the flue
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Wind damage repairs, part by part

Siding or stucco torn on a chase

A framed chase is covered with siding or stucco, and wind can tear, crack or loosen that finish. Water then reaches the framing behind it.

We check the chase walls from top to bottom and look for water marks inside where we can reach. Loose or torn finish is noted, along with any softness in the framing. Repairs to the chase finish and framing are described as separate items. The chase cover on top is checked at the same time, since water often enters there.

When the water appears tells us where it enters

The timing of a leak is a clue. Water that appears only during wind from one direction may be entering through the side of the chimney or the flashing. Water that appears a day or more later may have soaked through masonry first.

Tell us when you first saw the water and what the weather was doing. That timing narrows the search before anyone goes up. It saves guesswork and helps us repair the entry point rather than the stain.

Our workmanship warranty on storm repairs

The storm repairs we complete are covered by our workmanship warranty. If a repair we carried out does not perform as it should, contact us and we come back to check it.

The written record of the work names each part we repaired or replaced, so it is clear which work the warranty relates to. A temporary cover is described on the estimate for what it is, a short-term measure. Ask us to explain the warranty terms for your job before you approve the work.

Working only when conditions are safe

We do not climb onto a roof in high wind, lightning or heavy rain. Work at height after a storm waits for safe conditions, even when the damage is obvious from the ground.

Until then, we can advise you from the ground and by phone on keeping the house protected. Keep the fireplace unused and people clear of the area below the chimney. Once conditions allow, we reach the chimney, make it weather-tight and assess the damage. A short wait is safer than a fall, for us and for your roof.

What goes on a storm repair estimate

  • Chimney top checked as a set
  • Cap and screen condition and fastening
  • Chase cover shaped to shed water
  • Storm debris cleared from flue and firebox

Storm damage chimney questions in Palm Grove

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.

Why check the whole chimney top if only the cap came off?

Wind that lifts a cap often loosens other parts too. The crown, flashing, chase cover and top courses can be damaged without showing from the ground. Checking them together avoids a second leak after the next storm.

What should I tell you when I call after a storm?

Describe what you see from the ground, what changed inside, such as water or debris in the fireplace, and when you noticed it. Mention whether the chimney is masonry or a metal flue in a framed chase.

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