Chase cover repair or a new cover in Alameda
We measure the chase top on the roof and fit a cover shaped to move water off it.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What a worn chase cover looks like in Alameda
- Cover edges lifting in wind
- Gap around the pipe collar
- Storm collar slipped or missing
- Cover smaller than the chase top
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Building a chase cover that sheds water
Tar and cement patches on old covers
Old covers often carry patches of roofing tar, cement or tape over holes and seams. Those patches can stop a drip for a while, but they also hold moisture against the metal and hide how far the corrosion has spread beneath them.
When we see patches, we look at their edges for cracking and at the metal around them. A cover with several patches is usually near the end of its life. We describe what the patches are covering once we can see it, and we explain why another patch may not be the sensible next step.
Repair the cover or replace it
Not every chase cover needs replacing. A sound cover with a loose screw or cracked sealant at the collar can often be repaired for a fraction of the effort. A cover with holes, a sagging middle or corroded seams usually cannot.
We explain which situation you have and show you the evidence. If a repair will do the job, the estimate says so. Where replacement is the better answer, we explain why in a sentence. Either way, you see the options and their prices before choosing, and nothing is replaced simply because it is easier for us.
What to mention when you call about the chase
You do not need trade terms to book a visit. Tell us what you see from the ground, where you have noticed water or stains inside and roughly when they started. Mention whether the fireplace is used and whether anything else vents through the chase.
If you know the chimney maker or have the installation manual, mention it. Tell us about recent roof work, new siding or storms. Those details shape the visit, what we bring and whether we plan to measure for a new cover on the same trip.
Tall chases and wind at the top
A chase that rises well above the roof catches more wind than a short one. Its cover takes stronger gusts, and loose edges or weak fasteners show up sooner. Tall chases can also sway slightly if the framing is not braced as it should be.
If your chase is tall, mention it when you call. We look closely at the fastening, the skirt and the framing at the top. Where the cover needs more fasteners than the old one had, or the framing needs attention, the estimate says so and explains why.
Included in your chase cover visit in Alameda
- Skirt depth over the chase walls
- Sheathing damage noted as its own item
- Flexible sealant at the collar
- Written record of the cover work
Chase cover questions, answered for Alameda
Can one cover handle two pipes coming through the chase?
Yes. Covers can be made with two or more holes, each with its own collar. Each pipe keeps the termination its own instructions call for, so we identify what each pipe serves before the cover is ordered.
Why is there a gap between the storm collar and the cover?
Some chimney systems call for air spaces at the chase top so the chase stays ventilated around the pipe. Where the instructions show them, those gaps are part of the design, not a fault, and we keep them when fitting the new cover.
Do I need to be home while the chase cover is replaced?
Not for all of it. The work is on the roof, but we may want to look at the fireplace and any ceiling stains inside. Tell us when booking how to reach you and how to access the property.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo