Chimney storm repair in Switzerland, safe first and then for good
A written record of what the storm did to your Switzerland chimney, and what we fixed, comes with every job.
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- Locally owned
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service
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Hurricane chimney repair experts who write it all down
- Locally owned in Jacksonville
- Family owned and operated
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed
- Free inspection and estimate
- Same-day service available
- 10% off any service
Factory-built chimney parts come from the same listed system.
- Free inspection and estimateAfter a storm, your chimney in Switzerland 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.
Loose bricks at the top of the stack
The top courses of a chimney carry the least weight above them and take the most wind, so they loosen first when mortar is already tired. After a storm, a brick out of line at the top can fall with the next gust. From the yard the courses may look only slightly off and still be loose enough to drop.
Keep everyone, pets included, out from under that side of the chimney. Our masons in Switzerland take the loose courses down to sound brick, relay them in fresh mortar and rebuild the top. The number of courses relaid is written on the ticket.
The county for Switzerland is St. Johns County. Switzerland is inland.
Storm damage repairs we handle in Switzerland
- Cracked crowns sealed or recast
- Wind-lifted counter flashing reset
- Factory-built caps and pipe replaced by model
- Antenna and dish mounts taken off the chimney
From the first call after the storm to the last repair in Switzerland
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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.
Wind-lifted flashing in Switzerland
Flashing lifts in wind wherever it was fixed poorly, inland or on the coast. In Switzerland, counter flashing that was only sealed to the brick face is the first to pull away.
We let the new counter flashing into a cut joint so the next wind has nothing to grab.
10% off any service booked within 72 hours of inspection
Storm repairs in Switzerland are 10% off when booked within 72 hours of the inspection.
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.
Flues that other appliances depend on
A chimney may carry a flue for a water heater or furnace beside the fireplace flue. That flue has to stay open while the appliance runs, so it cannot be sealed with a temporary cover, and a damaged top on it is a reason to keep the appliance off until it is checked.
We check each flue on the chimney separately after a storm and tell you in writing which appliances are safe to run. Where an appliance flue needs a new cap, it gets one made for that appliance's venting. If an appliance was shut off because of the damage, we tell you when it can be turned back on and by whom.
Brick that took in wind-driven rain
Wind drives rain sideways into brick faces and joints. Brick with open joints or a worn face takes in more water than it can shed, and that water shows up inside as damp patches or outside as bloom.
The repair starts with the joints: repointing where mortar has eroded. A breathable water repellent can follow once the new mortar has cured, applied as its data sheet directs. Sealing brick that still has open joints only traps the water. Spalled or cracked brick faces found at the same time are written up separately, since they need their own repair.
Temporary and permanent, line by line
- Crown sealed or recast, with the reason for the choice
- Storm debris cleared and the full flue checked with a light
- Factory-built parts ordered by model from the listed system
- Permanent work scheduled for dry weather, reason written
Storm damage questions from Switzerland
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.
What does your satisfaction guarantee mean for a storm repair in Switzerland?
It applies to the permanent repairs we quote. If something we fixed does not hold the way we said it would, we return and set it right.
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