Storm-damaged chimneys assessed and repaired in Spring Garden
Wind-damaged chimney repair in Spring Garden, from a loose cap to relaid top courses, explained before work.
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After a storm, what to look for first
- Chimney cap missing after the wind
- Loose bricks at the chimney top
- Brick or mortar pieces in the yard
- Damp smell from the fireplace after rain
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Repairing what the wind loosened
What a temporary cover is for
A temporary cover keeps rain, leaves and animals out of an open flue or chase while the permanent part is made or ordered. It is fixed so it stays put in normal weather.
It is not a replacement cap or chase cover, and we say so on the estimate. Its purpose, how long it is meant to stay and how it will be removed are written down. While it is on, the fireplace stays unused. When the permanent repair goes on, the temporary cover comes off and is hauled away.
Chase covers shaped to shed water
A flat chase cover can hold water and rust through. Makers of chase covers offer diagonal creases, called cross-breaks, that raise the center, and a drip edge that throws water clear of the siding. A skirt runs down the sides of the chase.
When a storm damages a flat cover, replacing it with one shaped to shed water is often the better repair. We measure the chase, the pipe opening and the skirt, and explain the shape we propose. The new cover is fastened so wind cannot work it loose as easily.
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.
The first heavy rain after the repair
After a storm repair, the next heavy rain is a real test. Check the places where water appeared before, such as the ceiling near the chimney, the firebox and the attic side if you can reach it safely.
If water shows again, tell us straight away. A second entry point sometimes hides behind the first, especially with wind-driven rain from a different direction. We return to trace it and explain what we find. That follow-up is part of making sure the repair actually stopped the water rather than only the stain.
Storm damage scope, line by line
- Chase siding or stucco check
- Replacement cap sized to the flue
- Crown cracks sealed or crown recast
- Workmanship warranty on completed repairs
Asked after a strong storm
Do you replace chimney caps torn off by the wind?
Yes. The new cap is sized to the flue and fastened to the manufacturer's instructions. If the old cap failed at its fasteners, we explain what will hold the new one more securely.
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.
Is same-day storm repair available?
Same-day visits are available when the schedule allows and the roof is safe to reach. A temporary cover can often go on during that visit. Permanent repairs are scheduled once the extent of the damage is known.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo