Have Strong Storms Done Damage To Your Chimney? Let Hudson Chimney Help!
There are many wonderful aspects of living along the Northeast coast of Florida – the year-round beach access, lots of sunshine, and the lovely warm weather. But, with that beautiful tropical climate comes something a little less nice: severe thunderstorms and hurricanes. And while no one particularly enjoys a natural disaster, our chimneys – open, exposed, and unprotected – often bear the brunt of their destruction. Strong winds and heavy rains can devastate your chimney – ripping up flashing, removing or damaging chase pans and chimney caps, damaging masonry, and causing chimney crowns to wear thin. And if these issues aren’t taken care of swiftly, even more damage can be done as water continues to seep into your chimney and the rest of your home. But we can help.
If you live in the greater Jacksonville, FL area and you’re in need of some chimney repair services from recent storm damage, don’t put off repairs; instead, call the team at Hudson Chimney! With over 40 years of experience providing excellent chimney maintenance and repair services to homeowners in Northeast Florida, you can trust that we know our stuff. To learn more or schedule your service appointment, get in touch with us! You can reach out online, by filling out this appointment request form, or call us at 904-282-4159.
What Chimney Repairs Do You Offer To Fix Storm Damage?
Our team provides expert chimney inspections and video scans and can take a look at your chimney from top to bottom. We’ll check your chimney cap, crown or chase pan, masonry, and look for any damage or entry points for water. Should we find any storm damage, we can promptly make repairs to protect your chimney and prevent any further damage. Our chimney and fireplace repairs and services include the following:
- We can sweep your fireplace and chimney to remove any twigs, branches, or debris that may have blown in during a strong storm.
- We can repair any cracks, receding mortar joints, crumbling or cracking chimney crowns, or other masonry damage that may have occurred.
- We can reline your chimney if prolonged water exposure has caused it to rust or deteriorate.
- We can replace your damaged or missing chimney cap with a new cap or custom cap.
- We can repair or replace your damaged chase pan.
- We can also waterproof your masonry to protect it against future storms.
Have a question or concern about something else that you don’t see here? Give us a call and we’d be happy to help you as best as we can. You can call us at 904-282-4159, or, if you’d prefer, reach out online and someone will get back to you soon!
Will Homeowners Insurance Cover Chimney Repairs Due to Storm Damage?
They usually do, yes! As long as you have the proper documentation, that is. Much like with any other kind of insurance, coverage can sometimes be a bit tricky to predict – and when it comes to your home (and chimney specifically) a lot of repairs are not covered. The reason for this is because chimney damage is almost always preventable. If you’re caring for your appliance and staying on top of the regular maintenance services like chimney cleanings and inspections, you’ll be notified by your chimney professional if/when anything starts to look or behave stangely. Thus, you’re able to schedule important and necessary repairs in a timely manner.
Natural disasters like severe weather events, however, are (unfortunately) impossible to completely safeguard against. So, in cases where your chimney has been a victim of an intense storm and requires repairs for safe operation, your insurance should cover the service costs. You just have to provide a few documents – like written damage reports and photographs – to your provider and you should be all set. And when you work with a professional chimney service company like Hudson Chimney, we’ll help compile all of that for you so submitting the info is a breeze.
Don’t Wait – Have Your Chimney Inspected & Repaired Today
Whether the damage to your chimney is obvious or hidden deep inside, we’ll find it. We’ll use Chim-Scan video inspection cameras to get a good look at the interior of your flue – from top to bottom so no damage goes unnoticed. We take painstaking care to ensure every inch and every component has been evaluated and make sure to provide you with the results as well as the best next steps.
To have your chimney system checked for storm damage, give Hudson Chimney a call at 904-282-4159. You can also reach out and get in touch through our website by filling out this appointment request form. We’re here to help! Don’t face the storm alone – call today!
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