Storm-damaged chimneys assessed and repaired in West Perrine
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
Storm damage visible from your yard
- Brick or mortar pieces in the yard
- New water stain near the chimney
- Chimney top leaning or out of line
- Metal pieces on the roof near the flue
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Wind damage repairs, part by part
Storm debris cleaned up and hauled away
A damaged chimney top leaves debris in the yard, on the roof and sometimes in the fireplace. The repair adds old mortar, bent metal and packaging of its own.
We clean up the storm debris from the chimney and the debris our work creates, and we haul it away. That includes fragments on the roof, pieces in the gutters near the chimney and anything that fell into the firebox. The area below the chimney and the fireplace are left clear when we finish.
A gap between chimney and wall after the storm
If a gap has opened where the chimney meets the wall, treat it as a serious sign, especially after strong wind. It can mean the chimney has moved at its base or its top.
Keep clear of the chimney, leave the fireplace unused and tell us what you see. We look at where the gap starts, how wide it runs and whether it is still opening. Some movement needs more than a chimney repair to assess. We explain what we can confirm and what needs further investigation.
Shrouds that caught the wind
Some factory-built chimneys wear a decorative shroud at the top. The shroud catches wind like a sail and can bend, loosen or tear away in a storm.
A shroud must be one listed for the chimney system, because it affects how the chimney vents and how hot the parts around it get. We check the shroud's fastening and condition, and the cap beneath it. A damaged shroud is replaced with a listed one or removed, and we explain what either choice means for the cap underneath and for the look of the chimney top.
Sealing a cracked crown or casting a new one
A crown with fine cracks can often be sealed with a coating made for crowns. A crown that has broken up, lost pieces or never had a proper slope and drip edge may need to be removed and cast again.
We explain which applies to your chimney after looking closely. A new crown is formed with a slope to shed water and an overhang with a drip edge. The joint around the flue is kept separate so the two can move independently.
What goes on a storm repair estimate
- Cap and screen condition and fastening
- Storm collar resealed to the flue pipe
- Storm debris cleared from flue and firebox
- Workmanship warranty on completed repairs
Common storm damage chimney questions
Water came in during the storm but stopped afterward. Why?
Water that appears only with wind from one direction may be entering through the side of the chimney, the flashing or the crown rather than the flue opening. Tell us when it appeared, and we trace the path before choosing a repair.
Is there a discount on storm damage repairs?
Yes. Storm repairs you approve inside 72 hours of your free inspection are 10% off, and so is anything else booked with them. Both the inspection and the estimate cost nothing either way.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo