Storm damage chimney repair for homes in Sunset
Any chimney we leave open is covered before we go each evening, and storm debris is hauled away.
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Chimney changes to note after strong wind
- Water in the firebox after the storm
- Torn screen on the chimney cap
- New crack across the concrete crown
- Banging from the chimney top in gusts
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Weather-tight first, then lasting storm repairs
The joint around the flue at the crown
The building code wants the top of a masonry chimney sloped to shed water, with a drip edge and a sealed break around the flue liner. That break lets the flue and the crown move separately.
A storm that knocks the cap or strikes the flue top can open that joint or crack the crown beside it. We check it as part of the storm inspection. Where it has opened, it is resealed with a material suited to the joint. Where the crown itself has cracked, the crown repair is listed separately.
A wet firebox after the storm
Water in the firebox means the flue was open to rain or water entered higher up and ran down inside. Firebrick and mortar soak up water, and a wet firebox needs time to dry.
Do not light a fire to dry it out. A fire in a soaked firebox can crack wet firebrick and mortar. We check the firebox for damage, find where the water came from and tell you when the fireplace can be used again. The water source is repaired first.
A cap screen clogged with debris
Leaves and twigs driven by the wind can pack against a cap screen until little air passes. A clogged screen restricts the flow of smoke and can hold dry debris that burns if a fire is lit below.
We clear the screen as part of the storm inspection and check it for tears. If the screen was damaged by the debris, it is repaired or replaced. A screen that clogs often may be the wrong type for the chimney, and we explain the options. Keep the fireplace unlit until the screen has been cleared and checked.
A crack that was there before the storm
Not every crack on a chimney after a storm is new. Some were there before and simply became noticeable once someone looked closely at the chimney top.
We describe the crack, its size and where it runs, and whether it shows signs of recent movement. If it looks older, we say that too. Either way, the repair is listed on its own line with its reason. Keeping older defects separate from fresh damage gives you an honest picture of the chimney as it stands now.
What goes on a storm repair estimate
- Chimney top checked as a set
- Flashing and counter flashing check
- Masonry and mortar at the top courses
- Listed parts for factory-built chimneys
Asked after a strong storm
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.
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.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- 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 
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