Storm damage chimney repair for homes in Palmetto Bay
For homes in Palmetto Bay, storm repairs come with upfront pricing and a written record of the work.
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After a storm, what to look for first
- Chase cover blown off the chase
- Loose bricks at the chimney top
- Brick or mortar pieces in the yard
- Siding or stucco torn on the chase
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Weather-tight first, then lasting storm repairs
Stay off a wet roof after a storm
A roof after a storm is slick, and damaged areas may not hold weight. Loose masonry at the chimney top can shift under a hand. One cap maker advises against climbing your own roof, because a fall can cause serious harm.
Please do not climb up to straighten a cap or push a cover back into place. The damage is rarely urgent enough to justify the risk. We reach the chimney with the right access once conditions are safe and make it weather-tight from there.
New water inside after the storm
A new stain on the ceiling or wall near the chimney, or water in the firebox, means water found a way in during the storm. The chimney is often the source, but not always.
Tell us where the water appeared and how much there was. We look for the entry point at the top, the flashing and the masonry face, and inside where we can reach. The source is repaired first. Stained interior finishes are outside our work, and we tell you when the source has been stopped.
Animals and an open flue
A cap lost in a storm leaves the flue open to birds, rodents and other animals. They can nest on the damper or smoke shelf, and some species are protected by law.
If you hear scratching or calls in the chimney, keep the damper closed and do not light a fire. Getting an animal out is a separate job, done within the rules for its species. Once the flue is clear, the replacement cap and its screen keep animals from returning. We check the screen fits closely before we leave.
The order of permanent storm repairs
Permanent storm repairs have a natural order. Loose masonry is made sound before a new crown is cast. The crown cures before a new cap is fixed to it. Flashing is reset once the masonry around it is sound.
We set out that sequence on the estimate, so finished work is not damaged by the next step. If your roofer is involved, their work fits into the same order, and we agree the handover points with them. You know what happens when and why, and you can see which stages depend on others.
Storm repair scope for Palmetto Bay homes
- Chase siding or stucco check
- Listed parts for factory-built chimneys
- Workmanship warranty on completed repairs
- Advice on fireplace use until repairs finish
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.
Are storm repairs covered by a warranty?
Our workmanship warranty covers the repairs we carry out. If one of those repairs gives way, call us and we return to check it. Temporary covers are not permanent repairs, and we explain what they are meant to do.
Can wind damage the flue lining inside the chimney?
It can, if debris struck the top or the chimney moved. Lining damage is not visible from the ground. We look down the flue as far as the inspection allows and tell you if a closer look is needed.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo