Storm damage chimney repair for homes in Port Royale
Any chimney we leave open is covered before we go each evening, and storm debris is hauled away.
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What storm damage looks like on a chimney top
- Water in the firebox after the storm
- Storm collar loose on a metal flue
- Chimney top leaning or out of line
- Siding or stucco torn on the chase
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Putting a storm-damaged chimney right
Stains that appear days after the storm
Some leaks show up days after a storm. Water soaks into masonry or framing and then works its way through to an interior finish. The stain appears long after the rain has stopped.
A late stain still points to the chimney if it sits near it. Tell us when it appeared and whether it has grown. We check the chimney top and faces for the entry point. The repair is chosen once the path is clear, not from the stain alone.
Fasteners that match the metal
When two different metals touch in a wet environment, one of them corrodes faster than it would alone. Galvanizing industry guidance explains this reaction and warns against a small part of one metal touching a large area of another.
A stainless cap fixed with plain steel screws is that case, and the screws can corrode until the fastening lets go. We choose fasteners that match the cap or cover. If the old part failed because its fasteners rusted away, we point that out on the visit and make sure the replacement does not repeat it.
A top-mount damper after a storm
Some chimneys have a damper mounted at the top of the flue, with a lid worked by a cable from the room. Strong wind and debris can bend the lid, snap the spring or damage the cable.
We check whether the lid still closes and opens fully and whether the cable works from the room. A bent lid can let rain in. Repairs or replacement parts come from the damper maker's range. If the damper cannot be put right, we explain the options.
Rust on scratched metal after the storm
Flying debris can scratch the finish on a cap or chase cover. A deep scratch can expose the metal beneath, and on a painted part rust can start there and creep under the paint around it.
We check metal surfaces for coating damage as part of the storm inspection. A small scratch on a sound part may be touched up with a suitable coating. A part with widespread coating damage or early rust may be better replaced. We explain which applies and what each choice means for how long the part will last.
What the storm damage estimate lists
- Crown surface and edge check
- Temporary items priced separately
- Flashing reset or replaced
- Storm debris cleared from flue and firebox
Questions about wind-damaged chimneys
Does storm repair include clearing debris from the flue?
Clearing storm debris that blocks the flue, damper or smoke shelf is part of making the chimney safe to use. If the flue also needs a full sweep, that is listed as a separate service with its own price.
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.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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