Storm-related chimney repair for Shady Banks homes
Keep the fireplace unlit until the chimney has been checked. We explain what the storm changed.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney changes to note after strong wind
- Water in the firebox after the storm
- Flashing torn at the roof line
- Chimney top leaning or out of line
- Banging from the chimney top in gusts
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Storm damage chimney repair, planned for Shady Banks
A gap between chimney and wall after the storm
If a gap has opened where the chimney meets the wall, treat it as a serious sign, especially after strong wind. It can mean the chimney has moved at its base or its top.
Keep clear of the chimney, leave the fireplace unused and tell us what you see. We look at where the gap starts, how wide it runs and whether it is still opening. Some movement needs more than a chimney repair to assess. We explain what we can confirm and what needs further investigation.
A chimney that vents other appliances
Some chimneys vent a water heater or furnace as well as a fireplace. Storm damage to the top or the flue can affect how those appliances send out their exhaust, even when the fireplace is not in use.
Tell us what the chimney serves when you call. We check each flue and note whether any is blocked, damaged or covered. If an appliance flue has been affected, we tell you straight away. The appliance's own service company may need to check it before it runs normally again, and we note that on the estimate.
Same-day storm visits when available
Same-day visits are available when the schedule allows and conditions are safe. After a storm, the aim of an early visit is to make the chimney weather-tight and to understand the damage before the next rain.
A temporary cover can often go on during that visit. Permanent repairs usually need materials measured or ordered, so they are scheduled once the full extent of the damage is known. We tell you what the temporary work covers until then, how long it is meant to stay and what would make it need checking again.
The HVHZ and work on a chimney top
The Florida Building Code places Broward County inside its HVHZ, a zone with its own wind provisions. Construction there follows those HVHZ provisions, including the ones for roofing and exterior work.
For storm repairs, that can affect how flashing and roof-side work are done and which materials are used. Ask us which provisions apply to the flashing or roof work on your job. We explain what they mean for the repair and how the work will be carried out, and where your roofer needs to confirm details on their side.
What the after-storm inspection checks
- Crown cracks sealed or crown recast
- Damper checked for water and debris
- Hose water test when the job calls for it
- Workmanship warranty on completed repairs
Asked after a strong storm
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.
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.
What if my roofer also needs to work around the chimney?
We coordinate so the flashing and the roof covering go in the right order. Roof covering work belongs to your roofer. Our estimate shows which chimney items we cover and where the two jobs meet.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo