Locally owned chimney and fireplace company in Richmond West

Where the chimney is a framed box on the roof rather than solid brick, its metal top does more work than it looks. The chase cover sheds rain from the whole chase. It holds the collar around the chimney pipe and keeps animals out. We replace and repair chase covers in Richmond West. We also handle the chimney, fireplace and gas appliance work that often sits beneath them.

A flat or dished chase cover holds standing water, and standing water turns a small scratch into rust. Covers made with cross-breaks or a slight pitch shed that water instead. A drip edge and a skirt that laps over the siding help too. The storm collar around the pipe matters as much as the cover, because a gap there sends water straight down the chase.

The maker's worksheet for custom covers asks for measurements of the chase, the flue positions and the skirt. That is why we measure on site rather than guessing. Signs worth mentioning when you call include rust streaks on the siding and water in the firebox after rain. A rattle at the top during wind is another.

Tell us whether the fireplace below is wood-burning or gas, because that changes what the pipe and termination need. Every job starts with a free inspection. The free written estimate lists the cover, the collar and any siding repair as separate items. Approve any of them within 72 hours of the inspection and you save 10%.

If the work runs past one day, the top is covered when we stop, and the old metal leaves with us. You receive a written record of the work and the protection of our workmanship warranty. Pricing is upfront, and there are no hidden fees on the final bill.