Cap and chase cover storm repairs in Upper Eastside
Water that showed up after the storm is traced to its entry point before any repair is chosen.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Clues that wind or water got in after a storm
- Flashing torn at the roof line
- Torn screen on the chimney cap
- Siding or stucco torn on the chase
- Roof covering torn around the chimney
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Storm damage chimney repair, planned for Upper Eastside
Pieces of chimney in the yard
Brick fragments, mortar or metal in the yard after a storm may well have come from the chimney top. They show that something up there has moved, cracked or come apart.
Keep people and pets away from the area below the chimney, since more pieces may follow. Leave the fragments where they are if it is safe to do so. They help us see what failed. When we finish the repair, storm debris and the old material are cleaned up and hauled away.
A hose water test when the job calls for it
Sometimes the entry point cannot be seen, even after a close look at the top, the flashing and the faces. In that case, a hose water test can help, and we use one only when the job calls for it.
We wet one area at a time, starting low, and someone watches inside for water. Working upward keeps each result clear. The test takes time and needs access to the room below, so we arrange it with you. It tells us which part to repair, so the permanent work goes where the water actually enters.
Sealant at the metal joints
Some metal joints on a chimney top are sealed as well as fastened. The storm collar on a factory-built chimney is one example, where one chimney maker calls for a waterproof sealant that does not harden.
Wind can crack old sealant, and water then gets past the joint and runs down inside the chase. We remove failed sealant and reseal with a product suited to the joint and the heat nearby. Sealant is part of a proper repair, not a substitute for fixing bent or loose metal, and we do not use it to hide damage.
Our workmanship warranty on storm repairs
The storm repairs we complete are covered by our workmanship warranty. If a repair we carried out does not perform as it should, contact us and we come back to check it.
The written record of the work names each part we repaired or replaced, so it is clear which work the warranty relates to. A temporary cover is described on the estimate for what it is, a short-term measure. Ask us to explain the warranty terms for your job before you approve the work.
How a storm damage estimate is laid out
- Masonry and mortar at the top courses
- Chase siding or stucco check
- Crown cracks sealed or crown recast
- Open chimney covered each work day
Common storm damage chimney questions
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.
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.
Can wind damage the flue lining inside the chimney?
It can, if debris struck the top or the chimney moved. Lining damage is not visible from the ground. We look down the flue as far as the inspection allows and tell you if a closer look is needed.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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