Post-storm chimney checks and repairs in Southwest Ranches
Wind-damaged chimney repair in Southwest Ranches, from a loose cap to relaid top courses, explained before work.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs the wind has reached your chimney
- Torn screen on the chimney cap
- New crack across the concrete crown
- Chimney top leaning or out of line
- Tree limb resting against the chimney
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Storm damage work, explained in order
Fitting a new cap to the flue it covers
A replacement cap has to fit the flue it covers. The building code asks that the open area under a rain cap stay larger than the flue outlet, so the cap does not choke the draft.
We measure the flue and the top of the chimney before ordering. The cap chosen suits the flue size, the fastening method and the metal around it. If the old cap was the wrong size, we say so and explain why the new one differs. The part is named on the estimate.
Brick pieces lying on the roof
Brick or mortar lying on the roof after a storm has usually come from the chimney top. It can block gutters, and as it slides it can damage the roof covering beneath it.
Leave it where it is rather than climbing up to clear it. We remove debris from the roof when we reach the chimney and check where it came from. The damaged area of the chimney is repaired, and the debris is hauled away with the rest. If the roof covering was damaged by falling pieces, we note it for your roofer on the estimate.
How long storm repairs take
A refastened cap or a temporary cover can often be done in one visit. Relaying top courses, casting a new crown or fitting a custom chase cover takes longer, and the weather has a say in the schedule.
We give you a realistic timeline with the estimate. Custom parts need to be measured and made. Mortar needs time to cure before a cap is fixed to it. If the work runs past one day, an open top is covered before we leave each day. We tell you when the fireplace can be used again.
Rust on scratched metal after the storm
Flying debris can scratch the finish on a cap or chase cover. A deep scratch can expose the metal beneath, and on a painted part rust can start there and creep under the paint around it.
We check metal surfaces for coating damage as part of the storm inspection. A small scratch on a sound part may be touched up with a suitable coating. A part with widespread coating damage or early rust may be better replaced. We explain which applies and what each choice means for how long the part will last.
Inside a storm damage chimney estimate
- Masonry and mortar at the top courses
- Temporary items priced separately
- Roof-side work coordinated with your roofer
- Written record of the storm repairs
Chimney cap and chase cover storm questions
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.
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.
Can storm damage affect a chimney that vents a water heater?
Yes. A chimney can vent other appliances as well as a fireplace. If its top or flue was damaged, those appliances may not vent properly. Tell us what the chimney serves, and we check the flue that carries their exhaust.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- 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