Post-storm chimney checks and repairs in Pinewood
Cap, chase cover, crown, flashing and masonry are checked as a set, because the same wind reaches every one of them.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Storm damage visible from your yard
- Chase cover lifted at one edge
- Brick or mortar pieces in the yard
- New water stain near the chimney
- Torn screen on the chimney cap
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The storm repair plan for your chimney
The storm collar on a metal flue
On a factory-built chimney, a storm collar sits on the pipe just above the chase cover. It sheds water away from the gap where the pipe passes through. Instructions for a listed chimney system can call for it to be sealed to the pipe with a waterproof sealant.
Wind can loosen the collar or crack its seal, and water then runs down the pipe into the chase. We check the collar, its bolt and its seal. A sound collar is reset and resealed. A bent one is replaced with the part the chimney maker lists.
Shrouds that caught the wind
Some factory-built chimneys wear a decorative shroud at the top. The shroud catches wind like a sail and can bend, loosen or tear away in a storm.
A shroud must be one listed for the chimney system, because it affects how the chimney vents and how hot the parts around it get. We check the shroud's fastening and condition, and the cap beneath it. A damaged shroud is replaced with a listed one or removed, and we explain what either choice means for the cap underneath and for the look of the chimney top.
How long storm repairs take
A refastened cap or a temporary cover can often be done in one visit. Relaying top courses, casting a new crown or fitting a custom chase cover takes longer, and the weather has a say in the schedule.
We give you a realistic timeline with the estimate. Custom parts need to be measured and made. Mortar needs time to cure before a cap is fixed to it. If the work runs past one day, an open top is covered before we leave each day. We tell you when the fireplace can be used again.
Custom chase covers measured on site
Chase covers are usually made to measure. The chase size, the pipe opening, the skirt height and the collar all have to fit the chase they sit on, and no two chases are quite alike.
We measure on site and order the cover to those measurements, with a shape that sheds water. While it is being made, the chase is protected with a temporary cover. When the new cover arrives, it is fastened and sealed as the chimney maker's instructions describe, and the temporary cover is removed and hauled away.
Wind damage items we price separately
- Fasteners matched to the cap metal
- Damper checked for water and debris
- Hose water test when the job calls for it
- Written record of the storm repairs
Questions about wind-damaged chimneys
Is same-day storm repair available?
Same-day visits are available when the schedule allows and the roof is safe to reach. A temporary cover can often go on during that visit. Permanent repairs are scheduled once the extent of the damage is known.
Do you have an emergency line for storm damage?
Yes, our emergency line runs 24/7. For a fire or any immediate danger to people, call 911 before anyone else. For urgent chimney damage, describe what you see from a safe place when you call.
What does the free storm inspection cover?
We check the cap and screen, chase cover and storm collar, crown, flashing, top courses and any chase siding. Inside, we look at the firebox, damper and signs of water. You get the findings and a free written estimate.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo