Storm-damaged chimneys assessed and repaired in Westchester
We describe the condition we find, keep old defects apart from new ones and price each repair plainly.
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Clues that wind or water got in after a storm
- Loose bricks at the chimney top
- Water in the firebox after the storm
- Storm collar loose on a metal flue
- Banging from the chimney top in gusts
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Weather-tight first, then lasting storm repairs
How chimney caps are held in place
Caps are held on in several ways. Some bolt onto the flue tile, some clamp around the brick with a band, some use brackets, and some multi-flue caps are screwed into the crown. Cap makers describe each method in their instructions.
After a storm, the fastening tells us why a cap moved. Bolts may have loosened, a band may have slipped or anchors may have pulled out of a cracked crown. We match the replacement or refastening to the cap type and the masonry it sits on.
A chimney that vents other appliances
Some chimneys vent a water heater or furnace as well as a fireplace. Storm damage to the top or the flue can affect how those appliances send out their exhaust, even when the fireplace is not in use.
Tell us what the chimney serves when you call. We check each flue and note whether any is blocked, damaged or covered. If an appliance flue has been affected, we tell you straight away. The appliance's own service company may need to check it before it runs normally again, and we note that on the estimate.
The order of permanent storm repairs
Permanent storm repairs have a natural order. Loose masonry is made sound before a new crown is cast. The crown cures before a new cap is fixed to it. Flashing is reset once the masonry around it is sound.
We set out that sequence on the estimate, so finished work is not damaged by the next step. If your roofer is involved, their work fits into the same order, and we agree the handover points with them. You know what happens when and why, and you can see which stages depend on others.
How we reach the chimney top safely
We reach the chimney top with ladders and fall protection suited to the roof. On a roof damaged by the storm, the route to the chimney is chosen to avoid weak or broken areas.
Safe access is part of the job, not an extra that appears later on the bill. If a roof is too damaged to work from, we explain the options for reaching the chimney another way. We do not take risks that would put people or the roof at further risk, and we tell you if the roof itself needs attention before we can start.
How a storm damage estimate is laid out
- Chase siding or stucco check
- Replacement cap sized to the flue
- Fasteners matched to the cap metal
- Debris cleaned up and hauled away
Storm repair answers, in plain terms
Can loose pieces of a damaged chimney top fall?
Loose top courses or a shifted cap can fall, especially in the next strong wind. Keep people and vehicles away from the area below the chimney, and do not use the fireplace. Tell us what you see when you call.
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.
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
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo