Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney Repair in Panama City, FL
Make the chimney weather-tight again after the storm passes.
- Licensed and insured
- Same-day service is available
- Family owned and operated
- Owned and run locally
At a glance
Storm damage chimney repair checks the cap, chase cover, crown, flashing and brick after high wind and heavy rain. Our Panama City crew makes the top weather-tight first, once the roof is safe to climb. Permanent repairs follow on a dry day, with a written record of what we found.
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Why Panama City Homeowners Call Us
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24/7 emergency line
Our 24/7 emergency line answers when a storm opens up the chimney.
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Family owned and operated
A family crew checks the damage and makes the top weather-tight.
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A written record of the work we did
You get a written record of what we found and the work we did.
Signs This Job Is Due
After a strong storm, the chimney is one of the first things to take a hit: caps blow off, chase covers lift, flashing peels back and limbs knock loose brick. We check every part the weather reached, make the top weather-tight first, then plan the permanent repairs in the order that keeps rain out.
- A cap or chase cover missing, bent or hanging loose
- Flashing lifted or torn at the roof line
- Brick or crown pieces knocked off by wind or a limb
- New leaks near the chimney after the storm
What storms do to chimneys
Wind gets under caps and chase covers and lifts them off, peels flashing back from the brick and works loose brick at the top of the stack. Wind-driven rain then finds every new opening. A falling limb can crack a crown or knock courses off entirely.
Some of this is easy to see from the yard. Lifted flashing and a cracked crown often are not.
Wait for safe conditions
Please stay off a wet or windy roof. If water is coming in, put a bucket under it, move belongings away and call our 24/7 emergency line. Once the weather settles, we can cover an open flue or tarp around the chimney the same day when the schedule allows.
Our hurricane chimney prep guide covers what to check before the season starts. Do not use the fireplace until the chimney has been checked, since a damaged cap or cracked flue can send sparks or smoke the wrong way.
From temporary to permanent
Our first job is stopping more water from getting in. The permanent repairs follow on a dry day: a new cap or chase cover fastened for wind, rebuilt flashing, crown work and brick repair. We keep a written record of what we found and what we did, which homeowners find useful afterwards.
Storm Jobs We Handle
- A chimney cap blown off in high wind
- Wind damaged chimney repair at the crown, flashing and brick
- Hurricane chimney repair once the storm has passed
- Hurricane chimney damage repair with a written record of the work
- Checking for chimney damage after hurricane winds and rain
Parts for Storm Damage Chimney Repair
- Wind-rated caps and covers
- Caps and chase covers fastened through the crown or chase sides.
- Flashing metal
- New step and counter flashing where the old pieces tore away.
Questions Homeowners Ask Us
What counts as chimney damage from a storm?
A cap or chase cover blown off or bent is easy to spot. Flashing lifted at the roof, a crown or brick cracked by wind or a falling limb, and leaks that start right after the storm count too. Flashing and crown cracks usually need a closer look from the roof.
Can wind damage a chimney?
Yes. High wind can lift a loosely fastened cap or chase cover and peel flashing away from the brick. Gusts also work loose brick at the top of an old stack; wind-driven rain then gets into those openings, so caps and chase covers fastened properly for wind hold up far better.
What is a chimney storm collar?
A storm collar is a metal ring clamped around a metal chimney pipe just above where it passes through the roof or chase cover. It sheds rain away from the gap around the pipe. A loose or missing storm collar is a common leak point on factory-built chimneys after a storm.
Should I use the fireplace after storm damage to the chimney?
No. Wait until the chimney has been inspected. A missing cap, cracked crown, displaced flue tile or debris in the flue can send sparks onto the roof or smoke into the house; once the crew confirms the flue is clear and sound, the fireplace can be used again.
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Get the Chimney Checked After the Storm
We make the top weather-tight and plan the permanent repair.