Wind-damaged chimney repair, step by step, in South Miami
You approve each storm repair before it starts, with temporary and lasting work kept apart.
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After a storm, what to look for first
- Chimney cap missing after the wind
- Water in the firebox after the storm
- Leaves and twigs in the fireplace
- Roof covering torn around the chimney
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Putting a storm-damaged chimney right
Stay off a wet roof after a storm
A roof after a storm is slick, and damaged areas may not hold weight. Loose masonry at the chimney top can shift under a hand. One cap maker advises against climbing your own roof, because a fall can cause serious harm.
Please do not climb up to straighten a cap or push a cover back into place. The damage is rarely urgent enough to justify the risk. We reach the chimney with the right access once conditions are safe and make it weather-tight from there.
Wind-driven rain reaches the sides of the chimney
In a storm, rain does not only fall on the chimney top. Wind drives it against the sides, into mortar joints, around flashing and under any edge that has lifted. Brick industry guidance on water penetration treats wind-driven rain as its own problem.
That is why a chimney can leak in a storm and stay dry in ordinary rain. We check the faces and joints as well as the top. If the entry point is a porous face or open joints, we explain the repair that addresses it.
Choosing the metal for a replacement part
Replacement caps and chase covers come in galvanized steel, stainless steel and sometimes copper. Each metal wears differently, and the right choice depends on the exposure and the parts it will touch.
We explain the options for your chimney and what each means for its life and its appearance. The metal chosen is named on the estimate, with its fasteners. If the old part rusted quickly, we explain whether a different metal would last longer on your chimney, and we say plainly when the difference would be small.
Cars parked below the chimney
If a car is usually parked close to the chimney, move it after a storm that has damaged the top. Loose masonry, a bent cap or a lifted cover can fall in the next strong gust.
Keep the area below the chimney clear until we have checked it. During the repair, we mark off the area beneath the work and ask that vehicles stay out of it. Once the chimney is sound and the debris has been hauled away, normal parking can resume. We tell you when that point has been reached.
Storm repairs you approve before work
- Temporary cover over an open flue
- Permanent repairs listed item by item
- Storm collar resealed to the flue pipe
- Advice on fireplace use until repairs finish
Questions about wind-damaged chimneys
Can you cover an open flue before the permanent repair?
Yes, once the roof is safe to work on. A temporary cover keeps rain and debris out while the permanent repair is arranged. It is listed and priced separately and is not described as the finished repair.
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.
Do you have an emergency line for storm damage?
Yes, our emergency line runs 24/7. For a fire or any immediate danger to people, call 911 before anyone else. For urgent chimney damage, describe what you see from a safe place when you call.
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 Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- 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