Post-storm chimney checks and repairs in Westview
Our family team explains what the wind loosened, what the water reached and what each repair involves.
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Storm damage signs on chimneys in Westview
- Chimney cap missing after the wind
- Water in the firebox after the storm
- Siding or stucco torn on the chase
- Metal pieces on the roof near the flue
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Weather-tight first, then lasting storm repairs
Siding or stucco torn on a chase
A framed chase is covered with siding or stucco, and wind can tear, crack or loosen that finish. Water then reaches the framing behind it.
We check the chase walls from top to bottom and look for water marks inside where we can reach. Loose or torn finish is noted, along with any softness in the framing. Repairs to the chase finish and framing are described as separate items. The chase cover on top is checked at the same time, since water often enters there.
Cracks in a stucco chimney after the storm
A stucco-finished chimney can crack when debris strikes it or when the structure beneath flexes in strong wind. Fine cracks let wind-driven rain into the wall.
We check the stucco surface, its edges and the joints around the top. Cracks are described by size and location, and we explain whether the stucco can be patched or needs more. If water has got behind the finish, we note where. The stucco repair is listed separately from any crown or cap work.
Old wear and fresh damage kept apart
A storm often reveals problems that were already there. A crown that was cracking, flashing that was lifting or a cap that was rusting may have given way in the wind.
We separate older wear from fresh damage where we can tell them apart. Each is listed on its own line with its own reason. That way you can see the full picture and decide on each repair, without the estimate blurring what the storm did and what time did.
A cap that gave way because it had rusted
Some caps that blow off in a storm were already weak. Rust at the legs, the band or the bolts can leave a cap held on by very little, and the next strong gust finishes the job.
We look at what is left of the fastening to see how the cap failed. If rust was the cause, the replacement is chosen and fastened so the same weakness does not return. That may mean a different metal, matched fasteners or a different fastening method. We explain the reasoning on the estimate, beside the new part.
Storm repair items, temporary and permanent
- Chimney top checked as a set
- Temporary items priced separately
- Permanent repairs listed item by item
- Loose top courses relaid
Before you approve storm repairs
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.
Does storm repair include clearing debris from the flue?
Clearing storm debris that blocks the flue, damper or smoke shelf is part of making the chimney safe to use. If the flue also needs a full sweep, that is listed as a separate service with its own price.
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
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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