Storm-damaged chimneys assessed and repaired in Roosevelt Gardens
We make the chimney top weather-tight first, so the next rain does not add to the damage.
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After a storm, what to look for first
- Water in the firebox after the storm
- New crack across the concrete crown
- Tree limb resting against the chimney
- Metal pieces on the roof near the flue
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Weather-tight first, then lasting storm repairs
Counter flashing pulled from its joint
Counter flashing is let into the masonry and laps down over the base flashing. Masonry guidance for chimneys describes this layered detail. When wind pulls it out of its cut, water gets behind both layers.
We check that the counter flashing is still seated and sealed along its full length. Loose sections are reset into the cut and sealed. Where the cut itself has broken out, the masonry around it is repaired first. The estimate shows the flashing and any masonry work as separate lines.
Our workmanship warranty on storm repairs
The storm repairs we complete are covered by our workmanship warranty. If a repair we carried out does not perform as it should, contact us and we come back to check it.
The written record of the work names each part we repaired or replaced, so it is clear which work the warranty relates to. A temporary cover is described on the estimate for what it is, a short-term measure. Ask us to explain the warranty terms for your job before you approve the work.
If another storm comes before the repair
Sometimes a second storm arrives before permanent repairs are finished. A temporary cover is fixed to stay put in normal weather, but it is not a permanent part and may not hold in the worst conditions.
If more severe weather is expected, tell us, and we check whether the temporary protection needs reinforcing or a different approach. After the second storm, we look again before continuing any work. Any new damage is described separately from the original repair, so the estimate stays clear about what changed between our visits.
Open joints on the side that faced the wind
The face of a chimney that took the storm head-on gets the most wind-driven rain. Open or eroded mortar joints on that face let water deep into the masonry.
We check each face of the chimney, not only the top, and note which joints are open. Repointing those joints with a mortar that suits the brick closes the path. The work is listed by face, so you can see where it is needed. Faces that are sound are left as they are, without work that adds nothing.
What the storm damage estimate lists
- Chimney top checked as a set
- Cap and screen condition and fastening
- Flashing and counter flashing check
- Debris cleaned up and hauled away
Common storm damage chimney questions
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.
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.
What should I tell you when I call after a storm?
Describe what you see from the ground, what changed inside, such as water or debris in the fireplace, and when you noticed it. Mention whether the chimney is masonry or a metal flue in a framed chase.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- 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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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