Cap or chase cover blown off
Close the opening, then fit a new fastened cap or chase cover
Check the crown and flue below for water.
Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney Repair in Spring Hill, FL
After the wind and rain, a chimney checked and put back together.
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What You Can Count On
Storm damage chimney repair in Spring Hill fixes what high wind and driving rain did to the chimney. Typical damage is a cap or chase cover blown off, flashing torn loose, a cracked crown, or brick knocked out by a limb. A full check comes first, because damage often shows in more than one place.
What Wind and Rain Do to a Chimney
A chimney stands above the roof, so it takes the full force of every gust. Storm damage to chimney parts usually starts at the top: caps pop off their clamps, chase covers peel back at the seams, and counter flashing pulls out of its mortar joint. Falling limbs can crack a crown or knock brick loose, and hours of wind-driven rain soak the masonry on the windward side.
Wind damage to chimney flashing and caps does not always show from the ground. The first sign may be a stain on the ceiling a week after the storm, once the water has worked its way through.
Hurricane Chimney Repair, Step by Step
Hurricane chimney repair begins with a chimney inspection after hurricane winds have passed and it is safe to get on the roof. We check the cap, crown, chase cover, flashing, brick or stucco and the flue, and look inside at the damper and smoke chamber for new water. An open flue or a torn chase cover is closed off right away.
Then the permanent work: a new cap fastened to resist wind, a custom chase cover, reset or new flashing, repointed or rebuilt masonry and crown repair. Hurricane chimney damage repair is planned in the order that stops water first, so the inside of the house stops getting worse while the rest is done.
Chimney Damage After Hurricane Season
Chimney damage after hurricane winds often comes in pairs: a cap blown off and the flue then soaked, or flashing lifted and the attic wet beside it. Wind damaged chimney repair covers both the part that failed and what the water reached.
Take photos of what you can see from the ground, and write down the date you took them. Write down the date the storm passed, when you first saw water or damage, and what you did to stop it. We give you a written record of the work we did, which you can share with your insurance company if you choose. We do not read policies, handle claims or deal with your insurer for you.
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Signs It Is Time
A summer squall or a hurricane works on a chimney from every side at once. Wind lifts caps and chase covers, rips flashing, and drives rain into brick for hours. Our crew starts with a post storm chimney inspection of the whole stack, makes any open flue safe, and repairs the damage in the order that keeps water out of the house first.
Questions and Answers
How do I know if my chimney was damaged in a storm?
From the ground, look for a missing or bent cap and a lifted chase cover. Flashing pulled away from the chimney and chunks of masonry on the shingles are other clues. Inside, check for new stains near the chimney after the next rain. Damage near the top is easy to miss from the yard, so a roof check after a strong storm is worth it.
What should I do if my chimney cap blew off?
An open flue lets rain and animals straight down the chimney, so leave the fireplace cold and shut the damper if it still works. A new cap should be fitted and fastened soon, with the crown and flue checked for water at the same visit.
Can high wind damage a chimney?
High wind can lift caps and chase covers, pull counter flashing out of its joint and loosen brick near the top. A falling limb can crack the crown outright. The wind also drives rain sideways into the masonry, so a leak may follow the storm by days.
What happens if my chase cover blew off?
With the chase cover gone, rain falls straight into the framed chase around the metal chimney pipe. Close off the top as soon as it is safe, leave the fireplace cold, and have a new custom chase cover fitted. The framing under it should be checked for soaked or rotted wood.
Should I get a chimney inspection after a hurricane?
After a hurricane, have the chimney checked even when it looks fine from the ground. Wind may have loosened the cap, lifted the flashing or cracked the crown. A post-storm check finds damage while it is small, before the next heavy rain turns it into a leak.
Is it safe to use my fireplace after a storm?
Wait for a check if the storm was strong or anything looks out of place. A blocked or damaged flue can push smoke and carbon monoxide into the room. Once the cap, crown and flue are sound and the firebox has dried, the fireplace is fine to use.
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