Wind-damaged chimney repair, step by step, in Pinecrest
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After a storm, what to look for first
- Chase cover blown off the chase
- Loose bricks at the chimney top
- Water in the firebox after the storm
- Leaves and twigs in the fireplace
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The storm repair plan for your chimney
Checking the chimney top as a set after a storm
After a strong storm, a chimney top is checked as a set. The cap and its screen, the chase cover and storm collar, the crown, the flashing and the masonry or siding all take the same wind. Damage to one part often means stress on the others.
We look at each part in turn and note what moved, bent or cracked. Checking them together avoids a common pattern. One visible repair is made, and a second opening that nobody looked at leaks with the next rain. The estimate lists each part and its condition.
Cracks in a stucco chimney after the storm
A stucco-finished chimney can crack when debris strikes it or when the structure beneath flexes in strong wind. Fine cracks let wind-driven rain into the wall.
We check the stucco surface, its edges and the joints around the top. Cracks are described by size and location, and we explain whether the stucco can be patched or needs more. If water has got behind the finish, we note where. The stucco repair is listed separately from any crown or cap work.
If another storm comes before the repair
Sometimes a second storm arrives before permanent repairs are finished. A temporary cover is fixed to stay put in normal weather, but it is not a permanent part and may not hold in the worst conditions.
If more severe weather is expected, tell us, and we check whether the temporary protection needs reinforcing or a different approach. After the second storm, we look again before continuing any work. Any new damage is described separately from the original repair, so the estimate stays clear about what changed between our visits.
Stainless steel choice in salt air
Stainless steel is not all the same. Guidance on stainless steel for exterior use explains that some grades resist chloride corrosion better than others. Sheltered surfaces, where rain does not wash the salt away, are at more risk.
When we replace a cap or chase cover close to the coast, we explain the stainless options and why one may suit better. Rain can wash exposed surfaces, but sheltered parts under a cap lid hold salt longer. We choose and explain the material with that in mind.
Inside a storm damage chimney estimate
- Storm collar resealed to the flue pipe
- Flashing reset or replaced
- Debris cleaned up and hauled away
- Workmanship warranty on completed repairs
Asked after a strong storm
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.
Do you run a water test to find where a storm leak starts?
A hose water test is used when the job calls for it, usually when the entry point cannot be found by looking. It lets us wet one area at a time and watch for water inside.
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
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- 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.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo