Storm-damaged chimneys assessed and repaired in Surfside
For homes in Surfside, storm repairs come with upfront pricing and a written record of the work.
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Chimney changes to note after strong wind
- Loose bricks at the chimney top
- New water stain near the chimney
- Roof covering torn around the chimney
- Damp smell from the fireplace after rain
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Putting a storm-damaged chimney right
Chimney and roof repairs in the right order
Storm damage around a chimney often involves both the chimney and the roof covering. The flashing sits between the two, so the order of work matters as much as the work itself.
Roof covering work belongs to your roofer. Our estimate shows the chimney items we cover, including the flashing, and where our work meets theirs. We coordinate the sequence so neither job undoes the other. If the roofer needs the chimney made sound before the roof covering goes back, we plan for that and tell you when each stage can happen.
Leaves and twigs in the flue
A storm can drive leaves, twigs and roof debris into a flue, especially if the cap is damaged or missing. The debris lands on the damper, the smoke shelf or the firebox floor.
A flue partly blocked by debris can push smoke into the room and can catch fire. We clear storm debris from the flue opening, the damper area and the firebox as part of making the chimney safe. If the flue needs a full sweep as well, that is a separate item.
Animals and an open flue
A cap lost in a storm leaves the flue open to birds, rodents and other animals. They can nest on the damper or smoke shelf, and some species are protected by law.
If you hear scratching or calls in the chimney, keep the damper closed and do not light a fire. Getting an animal out is a separate job, done within the rules for its species. Once the flue is clear, the replacement cap and its screen keep animals from returning. We check the screen fits closely before we leave.
Relaying the top courses of a chimney
When the top courses of a chimney are loose, they are taken down to sound masonry and relaid. Matching brick is used where it can be found, and the new work is tied into the courses below.
Mortar for the new courses is chosen to suit the brick, no harder than the units around it, following preservation guidance on repointing. The crown is then recast on top of the relaid courses, and the cap goes back once the crown has cured. We explain how far down the work goes before starting, and why that depth was chosen.
What the storm damage estimate lists
- Temporary cover over an open flue
- Fasteners matched to the cap metal
- Free written estimate before any work
- Advice on fireplace use until repairs finish
Asked after a strong storm
My chimney cap blew off. What should I do first?
Leave the fireplace unlit, close the damper if it still closes, and keep people away from any fallen pieces. Do not climb onto the roof. Then arrange a free inspection and a temporary cover over the open flue.
Why check the whole chimney top if only the cap came off?
Wind that lifts a cap often loosens other parts too. The crown, flashing, chase cover and top courses can be damaged without showing from the ground. Checking them together avoids a second leak after the next storm.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo