Storm damage chimney repair for homes in West Flagler
Wind-damaged chimney repair in West Flagler, from a loose cap to relaid top courses, explained before work.
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What storm damage looks like on a chimney top
- Cap bent or hanging to one side
- Brick or mortar pieces in the yard
- Storm collar loose on a metal flue
- Roof covering torn around the chimney
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After-storm chimney work for homes in West Flagler
Wind and the building code
The Florida Building Code asks that buildings and their parts be built to resist wind loads under its wind provisions. That includes what sits on a roof.
For chimney parts, we take that as a reason to fasten caps, chase covers and flashing as their makers intend, not simply set them in place. We fasten replacement parts to the manufacturer's instructions and explain how they are held. If an earlier part was only loosely fixed, we tell you what changes with the replacement.
Storm checks flue by flue
Some chimneys carry several flues, one for a fireplace and others for appliances. After a storm, each flue is checked on its own, because damage to one does not mean damage to all.
A multi-flue cap may cover them all, or each may have its own cap. We check every flue opening for damage and debris, and note what each one serves. Repairs are listed flue by flue, so you can see which part of the chimney each one concerns. A flue that serves an appliance is not covered in any way that would block it.
Roof covering around the chimney
Wind can tear or lift shingles, tiles or other roof covering around a chimney. That damage lets water reach the roof deck even when the chimney itself came through the storm sound.
We note any roof covering damage near the chimney. Its repair belongs to your roofer, and we coordinate with them so the flashing goes on in the right order. Our estimate lists the chimney work and names the roof covering item, so it is not forgotten between the two trades. You then know who handles each part.
Comparing storm repair estimates
If you compare estimates after a storm, check what each one covers. One may replace only the cap. Another may include the crown, the flashing and the top courses. Those are very different jobs with different results.
Ask each company whether temporary and permanent work are listed separately. Ask how the new parts will be fastened and what metal they are made of. Ask what happens if more damage appears. Each of those points is answered on our estimate in writing, so the comparison rests on facts rather than guesses.
The storm damage checks behind your estimate
- Chimney top checked as a set
- Storm debris cleared from flue and firebox
- Interior water entry points noted
- Listed parts for factory-built chimneys
Storm repair answers, in plain terms
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.
What if my roofer also needs to work around the chimney?
We coordinate so the flashing and the roof covering go in the right order. Roof covering work belongs to your roofer. Our estimate shows which chimney items we cover and where the two jobs meet.
Will a new chase cover look like the old one?
It is made to fit the chase and the chimney pipe, with a shape that sheds water, such as cross-breaks and a drip edge. It may look slightly different from a flat old cover, and we explain why before ordering it.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- 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 
Heat & Glo