Cap and chase cover storm repairs in Rio Vista
After a strong storm, we check the whole chimney top, make it weather-tight, then plan lasting repairs.
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After a storm, what to look for first
- Brick or mortar pieces in the yard
- Water in the firebox after the storm
- Chimney top leaning or out of line
- Tree limb resting against the chimney
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Storm repairs for the whole chimney top
An open chimney covered at the close of each work day
Storm repairs sometimes run over more than one day, especially when masonry is relaid or a custom cover is fitted. An open chimney top overnight would invite more water, leaves and animals into the flue.
Each evening before we leave, any open chimney top is covered, so the house stays protected between visits. You do not need to arrange anything. If rain is expected before the work can continue, we tell you what the cover will and will not keep out, and we check it on arrival the next day.
A damp smell from the fireplace
After a wet storm, a fireplace can give off a damp, sooty smell. Water mixing with deposits in the flue and firebox causes it, and air moving down the flue carries it into the room.
The smell usually fades once the water source is fixed and the chimney dries. We check where the water entered and whether debris is holding moisture in the flue. Clearing the debris and closing the damper often help. We explain what we expect each step to change.
What the free storm inspection covers
The free storm inspection covers the whole chimney top. That means the cap and screen, the chase cover and storm collar, the crown, the flashing, the top courses and any chase siding.
Inside, we check the firebox, the damper and signs of water, and we look down the flue as far as we can. You hear what we found and what it means for using the fireplace. The findings become a free written estimate, with temporary and permanent items listed separately and priced one by one.
A cap screen clogged with debris
Leaves and twigs driven by the wind can pack against a cap screen until little air passes. A clogged screen restricts the flow of smoke and can hold dry debris that burns if a fire is lit below.
We clear the screen as part of the storm inspection and check it for tears. If the screen was damaged by the debris, it is repaired or replaced. A screen that clogs often may be the wrong type for the chimney, and we explain the options. Keep the fireplace unlit until the screen has been cleared and checked.
The storm damage checks behind your estimate
- Temporary cover over an open flue
- Loose top courses relaid
- Interior water entry points noted
- Free written estimate before any work
Your storm damage questions in Rio Vista
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.
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.
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
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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