Wind-damaged chimney repair, step by step, in Sea Ranch Lakes
Water that showed up after the storm is traced to its entry point before any repair is chosen.
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After a storm, what to look for first
- Cap bent or hanging to one side
- Chase cover blown off the chase
- New crack across the concrete crown
- Siding or stucco torn on the chase
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Putting a storm-damaged chimney right
Top courses loosened by the storm
The top courses of a masonry chimney are among its most exposed parts, open to wind and rain from every side. After a storm, bricks there can be loose, cracked or shifted out of line, even when the rest of the chimney looks sound.
Loose top courses can fall in the next strong wind. We check each course near the top, note which bricks have moved and whether the mortar still holds. Where they are loose, the courses are taken down to sound masonry and relaid. The estimate describes how far down the work goes.
Approval comes before storm repairs
We do not begin storm repairs during the inspection unless you have agreed to them. Temporary protection can be approved on the spot if you want the chimney covered straight away.
Permanent repairs start once you have the written estimate and have said yes. If something changes during the work, such as more loose masonry than the inspection showed, we pause and show you. The added price needs your yes before we go on. Small items follow the same rule, so the final bill matches what you agreed.
Upfront pricing for storm repairs
Storm repairs range from refastening a cap to relaying the top of a chimney. The price depends on which parts were damaged, how much work each needs and how the chimney can be reached safely.
Our pricing is upfront, with no hidden fees. Temporary work and permanent repairs are priced separately, so you can see what each stage costs. If a custom part must be made, its cost is on the estimate. If more damage appears during the work, we explain it and wait for your approval before adding anything.
Keeping the chimney top at its proper height
Under the building code, a chimney has to finish a set height above the roof and above anything close to it. When the top courses are rebuilt after a storm, the new top has to meet that rule as well.
We check the height before and after the work. If the chimney was lower than it should have been before the storm, we explain what that means and the options for putting it right. The rebuilt top is finished with a crown and cap that suit it, and the height is noted on the written record of the work.
What the storm damage estimate lists
- Replacement cap sized to the flue
- Damper checked for water and debris
- Listed parts for factory-built chimneys
- Advice on fireplace use until repairs finish
Common storm damage chimney questions
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.
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.
Do you clean up the chimney debris after storm repairs?
Yes. Debris from the damaged chimney and from our work is cleaned up and hauled away. If the work runs over more than one day, an open chimney is covered at the close of each work day.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo