Storm-damaged chimneys repaired in Green Cove Springs by local pros
Storm debris in the flue, a torn spark screen or lifted flashing, fixed in Green Cove Springs by local chimney specialists.
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- Family owned and operated
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Local chimney pros who make it safe first in Green Cove Springs
- Locally owned in Jacksonville
- Family owned and operated
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed
- Free inspection and estimate
- Same-day service available
- 10% off any service
Each cap and cover is fastened by its maker's method, into sound material.
- Free inspection and estimateAfter a storm, your chimney in Green Cove Springs is checked from the top down at no charge.
- 24/7 emergency lineThe 24/7 line is answered when the storm damage cannot wait for business hours.
- 100% satisfaction guaranteedIf a permanent repair we made does not hold the way we said, we come back and fix it.
Brick faces soaked by wind-driven rain
Wind drives rain into brick faces harder than rain that falls straight down. Brick with open joints or a worn surface takes that water in, and it can show up inside as damp patches or later as white deposits on the brick. The more open the joints, the more water the brick takes in.
Once a storm has passed in Green Cove Springs, the joints and faces are checked for the paths the water took. Repointing comes first, and a breathable water repellent is recommended only once the repairs have cured.
Green Cove Springs is in Clay County. Green Cove Springs had 9,786 residents at the 2020 Census.
What our crew fixes after a storm in Green Cove Springs
- Open flues covered until the permanent repair
- Wind-loosened brick at the top relaid in fresh mortar
- Wind-lifted counter flashing reset
- Your Green Cove Springs chimney checked top to bottom after the storm
The order of a storm repair
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Hazards first, then the call
Utility and 911 hazards come first. Then describe what you see from the ground and we set the visit.
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Top closed to the weather
An open flue, a broken chase top or loose courses are covered or made stable the same visit where safe.
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Chimney checked top to bottom
Cap, crown, flashing, masonry and every flue are checked, and each finding is written down in order.
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Permanent repairs in dry weather
Water-stopping work goes first, then structure, then finishes, each on its own line.
Debris in inland flues in Green Cove Springs
Storm wind carries leaves and twigs into any uncapped flue, and an inland chimney in Green Cove Springs is no exception. The debris collects on the smoke shelf and blocks the draft.
We clear the flue and fix the cap so the next storm does not fill it again.
10% off any service booked within 72 hours of inspection
Cap gone or crown cracked? Once we have looked, you have 72 hours to book the repair at 10% off.
Temporary covers and their limits
A temporary cover over an open flue or a broken chase top keeps rain out until the permanent repair. It can be a fitted cover strapped in place, sheeting over a chase or a cap set on without its final fasteners.
A covered flue cannot be used. Any fireplace or appliance that vents through it stays off until the cover comes off, and we tag the fireplace so nobody lights it by mistake. The cover and its removal are written on the estimate as their own line. A cover left on too long traps moisture in the flue, so its removal date is agreed when it goes on.
Clearing storm debris from the flue
Leaves, twigs and nesting material blown into a flue collect on the smoke shelf, on the damper or in offsets. A blocked flue sends smoke back into the room, and dry debris in the flue is fuel sitting where fire gases pass.
We clear the debris from the top and bottom, check the full flue with a light for anything lodged higher up, and fix the cap or screen that let it in. The fireplace is used again only once the flue is confirmed clear. Nest material is handled with gloves and bagged, since droppings can carry disease.
Spark arrestor rules for a new cap
R1003.9.2 sets the rules for a spark screen on a masonry chimney: a free area of four times the flue outlet or more, a screen whose heat and corrosion resistance equals 19-gauge galvanized steel, or stainless at 24 gauge, openings that pass a 3/8 inch sphere but stop a 1/2 inch one, and access for cleaning.
A storm-damaged screen is replaced with one that meets those rules and fits the flue. The screen size and metal go on the ticket. A screen with openings smaller than the rule allows clogs with soot and restricts the draft, so the size is checked too.
What we check after a storm in Green Cove Springs
- Temporary flue or chase cover, with who removes it and when
- Top courses that shifted, relaid and priced per course
- Flue lining checked for cracked or shifted tiles
- Permanent work scheduled for dry weather, reason written
Before the fireplace is used again
Will you give me a written record of the damage?
Yes. Every storm job includes a dated written account of what we found, what we did to make it safe and the permanent repairs, for your files.
What if my chimney also vents a water heater?
That flue cannot be covered while the appliance runs. We check it separately and tell you whether the appliance is safe to use.
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