Cap and chase cover storm repairs in Washington Park
Wind-damaged chimney repair in Washington Park, 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
- Chimney cap missing after the wind
- Chase cover blown off the chase
- Loose bricks at the chimney top
- Flashing torn at the roof line
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After-storm chimney work for homes in Washington Park
Resetting or replacing storm-damaged flashing
Flashing that has only lifted can sometimes be reset, refastened and sealed. Flashing that is torn, badly bent or corroded needs replacing, because a patched tear stays a weak point in the seal.
We check both layers, the base flashing on the roof and the counter flashing set into the chimney. Replacement flashing is formed to the roof covering you have, and the work is coordinated with your roofer where the roof covering itself needs repair. The choice between reset and replacement is explained on the estimate, with the reason beside it.
Wet framing under a lost chase cover
When a chase cover is lost or lifted, rain runs straight onto the top of the framing. Wood that stays wet can soften and rot, and water can travel down inside the chase.
We check the top plates and sheathing we can reach and note any softness or staining. Framing that is only damp may dry once the chase is covered. Framing that has softened needs repair before a new cover goes on. Chase framing repair is its own item on the estimate, with what we saw written beside it.
Replacement parts in the HVHZ
Homes in Broward County sit inside the Florida Building Code's HVHZ. When we replace storm-damaged parts on a chimney top, we fasten them to the manufacturer's instructions and the code as it applies to your job.
Ask us what applies to your cap, chase cover or flashing. We explain what we can confirm about each part and how it will be fixed. Questions about a product's approval are answered from the maker's own documents, not from our estimate, and we tell you where your roofer's input is needed.
Coastal air and chimney metal
Near the coast, air carries chlorides from sea spray. Galvanizing industry data shows that chlorides in marine air speed up the loss of the zinc coating on galvanized steel, and that wind and the distance from the sea change the rate.
After a storm, galvanized caps and chase covers with scratched coatings can rust quickly in salt air. We check coating damage closely and look at the fasteners and seams where rust tends to start. For a replacement, we explain whether stainless steel would suit the exposure better and what that choice means for the life of the part.
The storm damage checks behind your estimate
- Cap and screen condition and fastening
- Crown surface and edge check
- Flashing and counter flashing check
- Replacement cap sized to the flue
Storm damage chimney questions in Washington Park
A tree limb hit the chimney. Can you help?
Once the limb has been removed safely, yes. Leave large limbs to a tree service. We then check the masonry, crown, cap and flashing where it struck and list each repair separately.
Do you clean up the chimney debris after storm repairs?
Yes. Debris from the damaged chimney and from our work is cleaned up and hauled away. If the work runs over more than one day, an open chimney is covered at the close of each work day.
What should I tell you when I call after a storm?
Describe what you see from the ground, what changed inside, such as water or debris in the fireplace, and when you noticed it. Mention whether the chimney is masonry or a metal flue in a framed chase.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- 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.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo