Chimney storm repair in Kings Ferry, safe first and then for good

A written record of what the storm did to your Kings Ferry chimney, and what we fixed, comes with every job.

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Temporary and permanent work are written as separate lines you approve one at a time.

Free inspection and estimateAfter a storm, your chimney in Kings Ferry 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.

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A chimney that leans after the storm

A chimney that stood straight before the storm and now leans has moved at a joint, at the roof line or at its footing. A leaning stack can fall, and it can pull flashing and roofing with it as it goes. A fresh crack at the roof line is where that break can show first.

Stay clear of the chimney and the rooms and yard below the lean, and do not use the fireplace. Our crew in Kings Ferry checks it from a safe position first, decides what must come down to make it safe, and writes up the rebuild once the hazard is gone.

The county for Kings Ferry is Nassau County. Kings Ferry does not reach the coast.

What our crew fixes after a storm in Kings Ferry

Chase tops refabricated and refastened
Cracked crowns sealed or recast
Wind-loosened brick at the top relaid in fresh mortar
Wind-lifted counter flashing reset

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From the first call after the storm to the last repair in Kings Ferry

Hazards first, then the call
Utility and 911 hazards come first. Then describe what you see from the ground and we set the visit.
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.
Chimney checked top to bottom
Cap, crown, flashing, masonry and every flue are checked, and each finding is written down in order.
Permanent repairs in dry weather
Water-stopping work goes first, then structure, then finishes, each on its own line.

Debris in inland flues in Kings Ferry

Storm wind carries leaves and twigs into any uncapped flue, and an inland chimney in Kings Ferry 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

Storm repairs in Kings Ferry are 10% off when booked within 72 hours of the inspection.

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Water first, structure second, finishes last

A storm repair is sequenced by what the water is doing. Anything that lets rain into the chimney or the house is dealt with first, even if only temporarily. Then come the structural parts: loose courses, a cracked crown, shifted flue tiles. Finishes, stains and cosmetic work come last.

That order keeps the damage from growing while the permanent work is scheduled. It is also how we write the estimate, so you can see what has to happen this week and what can be planned around the weather. Where money or time is limited, the first group is the part not to postpone.

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.

What the written storm record includes

For each storm job, the record lists the date of the visit, what we found on each part of the chimney, what was done that day to make it safe, and the permanent repairs with their prices. Findings are described in plain words with their positions.

It is written for your files, so that months later you can see what happened and what was done. A copy of the finished work is added when the permanent repair is complete. Keeping the record with your house papers also helps whoever looks at the chimney next.

Temporary and permanent, line by line

Flue lining checked for cracked or shifted tiles
Factory-built parts ordered by model from the listed system
Roofing work named for the roofer where it is needed
A dated written record of findings, temporary steps and repairs

Storm damage questions from Kings Ferry

Can you come the same day after a storm in Kings Ferry?

When the day's schedule has an opening, yes, and hazards like loose masonry or an open flue with rain coming go to the front. Describe what is visible from the yard when you call.

Is the roofing around the chimney part of your repair?

We handle the flashing that belongs to the chimney. Damaged roofing itself is a roofer's work, and we coordinate so the two are done in the right order.