Wind-damaged chimney repair, step by step, in West Little River
We describe the condition we find, keep old defects apart from new ones and price each repair plainly.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
After a storm, what to look for first
- Chimney cap missing after the wind
- Chimney top leaning or out of line
- Banging from the chimney top in gusts
- Metal pieces on the roof near the flue
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Putting a storm-damaged chimney right
Multi-flue caps screwed to the crown
A cap that covers several flues is usually fixed to the crown with masonry anchors. Wind catching its broad lid pulls on those anchors, and they can loosen or crack the concrete around them.
After a storm, we check the anchors, the crown around them and the lid itself. If the crown is sound, the cap can often be reset with new anchors in fresh holes. If the crown has cracked at the anchor points, the crown repair comes first. Both are listed on the estimate separately.
The storm collar on a metal flue
On a factory-built chimney, a storm collar sits on the pipe just above the chase cover. It sheds water away from the gap where the pipe passes through. Instructions for a listed chimney system can call for it to be sealed to the pipe with a waterproof sealant.
Wind can loosen the collar or crack its seal, and water then runs down the pipe into the chase. We check the collar, its bolt and its seal. A sound collar is reset and resealed. A bent one is replaced with the part the chimney maker lists.
Bringing the fireplace back into use after storm repairs
Once the permanent repairs are finished and any new mortar has cured, the fireplace can usually be used again. We tell you when that point has been reached and whether anything should be checked first.
For the first fire after the repairs, open the damper fully and watch that smoke rises up the flue. If smoke spills or you notice water marks again, let the fire burn out and tell us. The written record of the work shows what was repaired, so any later question starts from a clear account.
HVHZ roof work and your roofer
In Miami-Dade County, roof covering work follows the HVHZ provisions of the Florida Building Code. That can affect the materials and methods used around the chimney, where the flashing meets the roof.
Where the roof covering near the chimney needs repair, your roofer handles it under those provisions. We coordinate so the chimney flashing and the roof work fit together and go in the right order. Ask your roofer and us what applies, so both parts of the job are done to the same standard and nothing is left between the two trades.
Wind damage items we price separately
- Chase cover and storm collar check
- Chase cover shaped to shed water
- Roof-side work coordinated with your roofer
- Advice on fireplace use until repairs finish
After the storm, what people ask
Is it safe to use the fireplace after a strong storm?
Not until the chimney has been checked. Wind can move a cap, crack a crown or shift masonry without any sign from the room. The national standard for chimneys calls for a closer look after an event likely to have damaged one.
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.
What does the free storm inspection cover?
We check the cap and screen, chase cover and storm collar, crown, flashing, top courses and any chase siding. Inside, we look at the firebox, damper and signs of water. You get the findings and a free written estimate.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo