Storm damage chimney repair for homes in Pembroke Park
Our family team explains what the wind loosened, what the water reached and what each repair involves.
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Storm damage signs on chimneys in Pembroke Park
- Torn screen on the chimney cap
- Chimney top leaning or out of line
- Siding or stucco torn on the chase
- Metal pieces on the roof near the flue
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The storm repair plan for your chimney
When the chimney cap is gone
A chimney cap blown off by the wind leaves the flue open. Rain falls straight in, leaves and twigs collect on the damper, and animals can find their way inside.
Keep the fireplace unlit and close the damper if it still closes. We cover the flue temporarily, check the crown and the flue top for damage from the fall, and quote a replacement cap sized to the flue. If the cap failed at its fasteners, we explain what will hold the new one more securely.
Stone veneer loosened by wind or impact
Stone veneer on a chimney can loosen after an impact or when water gets behind it during a long, windy rain. A loose stone can fall, and the gap it leaves lets more water into the wall behind.
We check the veneer for loose units, open joints and cracks, and we look for water marks where the veneer meets the roof. Loose stones are reset in a suitable mortar, and open joints are repointed to match. For manufactured stone, its maker's installation guide shapes the repair. The veneer work is listed separately, with the affected areas described.
Brick pieces lying on the roof
Brick or mortar lying on the roof after a storm has usually come from the chimney top. It can block gutters, and as it slides it can damage the roof covering beneath it.
Leave it where it is rather than climbing up to clear it. We remove debris from the roof when we reach the chimney and check where it came from. The damaged area of the chimney is repaired, and the debris is hauled away with the rest. If the roof covering was damaged by falling pieces, we note it for your roofer on the estimate.
Choosing the style of a replacement cap
Replacement caps come in several styles. Single-flue caps fit one flue, multi-flue caps cover several, and some clamp around the outside of the chimney top. Each style suits a different chimney.
We recommend the style that fits your flue and crown, holds firmly in wind and keeps the screen at the right size. A style you already have in mind is fine to raise, and we say honestly if it would not suit. The style chosen, its metal and its fastening method are named on the estimate before anything is ordered.
Storm repair items, temporary and permanent
- Flashing and counter flashing check
- Chase siding or stucco check
- Replacement cap sized to the flue
- Interior water entry points noted
After the storm, what people ask
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.
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
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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