Cap and chase cover storm repairs in Riverside Park
Same-day storm visits are available when the schedule allows and conditions are safe.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs the wind has reached your chimney
- Cap bent or hanging to one side
- Loose bricks at the chimney top
- Storm collar loose on a metal flue
- Tree limb resting against the chimney
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Storm damage chimney repair, planned for Riverside Park
New cracks in the crown
The crown is the concrete or masonry top of a masonry chimney. Flying debris or a falling cap can crack it, and wind-driven rain then soaks into the cracks.
We check the crown surface, its edges and the joint around the flue. Fine cracks may be closed with a coating sold for chimney crowns. Wide cracks, loose pieces or a crown that has broken up need a new crown cast in place. We explain which applies after looking at it closely.
Sealant at the metal joints
Some metal joints on a chimney top are sealed as well as fastened. The storm collar on a factory-built chimney is one example, where one chimney maker calls for a waterproof sealant that does not harden.
Wind can crack old sealant, and water then gets past the joint and runs down inside the chase. We remove failed sealant and reseal with a product suited to the joint and the heat nearby. Sealant is part of a proper repair, not a substitute for fixing bent or loose metal, and we do not use it to hide damage.
Interior finishes stained by the leak
A leak during a storm can stain drywall, plaster or a ceiling near the chimney. Those interior finishes are outside our work, although the stain is often what prompts the call.
We repair the chimney source of the water and tell you when it has been stopped. Let the interior finish dry fully before it is repaired, so the stain does not come back through new paint. We note on the record of the work where the water entered, which helps whoever repairs the finish understand what happened.
Choosing the style of a replacement cap
Replacement caps come in several styles. Single-flue caps fit one flue, multi-flue caps cover several, and some clamp around the outside of the chimney top. Each style suits a different chimney.
We recommend the style that fits your flue and crown, holds firmly in wind and keeps the screen at the right size. A style you already have in mind is fine to raise, and we say honestly if it would not suit. The style chosen, its metal and its fastening method are named on the estimate before anything is ordered.
What the storm damage estimate lists
- Cap and screen condition and fastening
- Temporary items priced separately
- Hose water test when the job calls for it
- Advice on fireplace use until repairs finish
Storm damage chimney questions in Riverside Park
Water came in during the storm but stopped afterward. Why?
Water that appears only with wind from one direction may be entering through the side of the chimney, the flashing or the crown rather than the flue opening. Tell us when it appeared, and we trace the path before choosing a repair.
Can you say whether the storm caused the damage?
We describe the condition we find and what it suggests. Appearance alone does not always show when damage happened, so we keep older wear apart from fresh damage on the estimate and do not go beyond what we can see.
Can loose pieces of a damaged chimney top fall?
Loose top courses or a shifted cap can fall, especially in the next strong wind. Keep people and vehicles away from the area below the chimney, and do not use the fireplace. Tell us what you see when you call.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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