Storm-damaged chimneys assessed and repaired in Richmond Heights
We make the chimney top weather-tight first, so the next rain does not add to the damage.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney changes to note after strong wind
- Chimney cap missing after the wind
- Chase cover blown off the chase
- Leaves and twigs in the fireplace
- Metal pieces on the roof near the flue
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Wind damage repairs, part by part
Chase covers shaped to shed water
A flat chase cover can hold water and rust through. Makers of chase covers offer diagonal creases, called cross-breaks, that raise the center, and a drip edge that throws water clear of the siding. A skirt runs down the sides of the chase.
When a storm damages a flat cover, replacing it with one shaped to shed water is often the better repair. We measure the chase, the pipe opening and the skirt, and explain the shape we propose. The new cover is fastened so wind cannot work it loose as easily.
A wet firebox after the storm
Water in the firebox means the flue was open to rain or water entered higher up and ran down inside. Firebrick and mortar soak up water, and a wet firebox needs time to dry.
Do not light a fire to dry it out. A fire in a soaked firebox can crack wet firebrick and mortar. We check the firebox for damage, find where the water came from and tell you when the fireplace can be used again. The water source is repaired first.
The flue lining after impact
Debris striking the top of a chimney can crack or dislodge the top of the flue lining. The damage may not be visible from the ground, or even from the crown without a close look down the flue.
We look down the flue as far as the inspection allows. If the lining shows cracks, gaps or loose sections near the top, we explain what a closer look would involve and why. Lining repairs are a separate item on the estimate. The fireplace stays unused until we know the flue is sound enough to carry smoke safely.
Our emergency line after a storm
We keep an emergency line that runs 24/7 for urgent chimney problems. After a storm, it is there if part of the chimney is loose and at risk of falling, or if water is pouring in beside it.
For a fire or any immediate danger to people, call 911 before anyone else. When you reach our line, describe what you see from a safe place and whether anyone is at risk. We explain what can be done and when, without promising times we cannot keep. The permanent repair is then planned in the usual way.
Storm repair scope for Richmond Heights homes
- Cap and screen condition and fastening
- Fasteners matched to the cap metal
- Damper checked for water and debris
- Advice on fireplace use until repairs finish
Asked after a strong storm
Why check the whole chimney top if only the cap came off?
Wind that lifts a cap often loosens other parts too. The crown, flashing, chase cover and top courses can be damaged without showing from the ground. Checking them together avoids a second leak after the next storm.
How long before permanent storm repairs are finished?
It depends on the damage, the materials and the weather. The chimney is made weather-tight before anything else. Permanent repairs follow on the schedule we agree, and the estimate shows the order they happen in.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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