Wind-damaged chimney repair, step by step, in Wynwood
We describe the condition we find, keep old defects apart from new ones and price each repair plainly.
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- Family owned and run
Storm damage signs on chimneys in Wynwood
- Chase cover blown off the chase
- New water stain near the chimney
- Flashing torn at the roof line
- Leaves and twigs in the fireplace
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Putting a storm-damaged chimney right
When the water appears tells us where it enters
The timing of a leak is a clue. Water that appears only during wind from one direction may be entering through the side of the chimney or the flashing. Water that appears a day or more later may have soaked through masonry first.
Tell us when you first saw the water and what the weather was doing. That timing narrows the search before anyone goes up. It saves guesswork and helps us repair the entry point rather than the stain.
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.
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.
The HVHZ and work on a chimney top
The Florida Building Code places Miami-Dade County inside its HVHZ, a zone with its own wind provisions. Construction there follows those HVHZ provisions, including the ones for roofing and exterior work.
For storm repairs, that can affect how flashing and roof-side work are done and which materials are used. Ask us which provisions apply to the flashing or roof work on your job. We explain what they mean for the repair and how the work will be carried out, and where your roofer needs to confirm details on their side.
The storm damage checks behind your estimate
- Cap and screen condition and fastening
- Temporary cover over an open flue
- Crown cracks sealed or crown recast
- Written record of the storm repairs
Chimney cap and chase cover storm questions
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.
Can you say whether the storm caused the damage?
We describe the condition we find and what it suggests. Appearance alone does not always show when damage happened, so we keep older wear apart from fresh damage on the estimate and do not go beyond what we can see.
Can wind damage the flue lining inside the chimney?
It can, if debris struck the top or the chimney moved. Lining damage is not visible from the ground. We look down the flue as far as the inspection allows and tell you if a closer look is needed.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- 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.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- 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