Chimney repair after strong winds in Riviera Isles
Storm damage chimney repair in Riviera Isles starts with a free inspection once the roof is safe to reach.
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- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Clues that wind or water got in after a storm
- Brick or mortar pieces in the yard
- Flashing torn at the roof line
- Torn screen on the chimney cap
- Damp smell from the fireplace after rain
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Storm damage work, explained in order
Leaves and twigs in the flue
A storm can drive leaves, twigs and roof debris into a flue, especially if the cap is damaged or missing. The debris lands on the damper, the smoke shelf or the firebox floor.
A flue partly blocked by debris can push smoke into the room and can catch fire. We clear storm debris from the flue opening, the damper area and the firebox as part of making the chimney safe. If the flue needs a full sweep as well, that is a separate item.
Resetting or replacing storm-damaged flashing
Flashing that has only lifted can sometimes be reset, refastened and sealed. Flashing that is torn, badly bent or corroded needs replacing, because a patched tear stays a weak point in the seal.
We check both layers, the base flashing on the roof and the counter flashing set into the chimney. Replacement flashing is formed to the roof covering you have, and the work is coordinated with your roofer where the roof covering itself needs repair. The choice between reset and replacement is explained on the estimate, with the reason beside it.
Keeping children and pets clear
After a storm, the area around a damaged chimney can hold fallen fragments, with loose material still overhead. Keep children and pets away from that area until the chimney has been checked.
Inside, keep them away from a fireplace that has debris or water in it, and keep the screen closed. We tell you when the area outside is safe again. During the repair, we mark off the area below the chimney while work is going on overhead, and we tidy it at the end of each day.
Stainless steel choice in salt air
Stainless steel is not all the same. Guidance on stainless steel for exterior use explains that some grades resist chloride corrosion better than others. Sheltered surfaces, where rain does not wash the salt away, are at more risk.
When we replace a cap or chase cover close to the coast, we explain the stainless options and why one may suit better. Rain can wash exposed surfaces, but sheltered parts under a cap lid hold salt longer. We choose and explain the material with that in mind.
What goes on a storm repair estimate
- Crown surface and edge check
- Flashing reset or replaced
- Listed parts for factory-built chimneys
- Roof-side work coordinated with your roofer
Storm damage chimney questions in Riviera Isles
The chase cover lifted in the wind. Can it be refastened?
Sometimes. If the metal is still flat and sound, it may be refastened and resealed. If it is bent, torn or rusted, a new cover shaped to shed water is the better repair. We explain which applies.
Should I climb up to check the chimney after a storm?
No. A wet roof after a storm is dangerous, and loose masonry can shift under a hand or foot. Look from the ground, note what you see and let us check the chimney top with proper access.
Is there a discount on storm damage repairs?
Yes. Storm repairs you approve inside 72 hours of your free inspection are 10% off, and so is anything else booked with them. Both the inspection and the estimate cost nothing either way.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo