Chase cover repair or a new cover in Bay Harbor Islands

Our family team explains the chase top in plain terms before you approve a single item.

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Warning signs on a chimney chase cover

Old tar or cement patches on top
Ceiling stain near the fireplace
Soft siding just below the top
Cover smaller than the chase top

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Building a chase cover that sheds water

Cover replacement and chase repair are separate jobs

A chase cover is sheet metal. The box beneath it is wood framing, sheathing and an outside finish. A long leak past a failed cover can rot that wood. Fixing the wood is a different job with its own skills and materials.

We keep the two apart on the estimate. The cover replacement is priced on its own, and any framing, sheathing or siding repair appears as chase repair, with a description of what we found. You can then see whether you are paying for a new lid, a repaired box or both.

Hose testing a chase top leak

Sometimes the source of a chase leak is not obvious from looking. Where the job calls for it, we run a hose water test. Water is run over one part of the chase top at a time while someone watches inside for it to appear.

We use a hose water test only when the job calls for it, not as a routine step. We explain why it is needed, what it involves and whether it is included in the estimate. The result can show which part lets water in, so the repair addresses that part and not a guess.

Measure first, then fit the new cover

When a cover is made to measure, the job usually has two stages. The first visit measures the chase, checks the pipe and the framing where we can see it, and records the chimney details. The cover is then made to those measurements and fitted on a second visit.

We tell you at the inspection how the stages will run. If the old cover is failing badly, we discuss whether it should stay in place or be protected until the new one is ready. We do not promise a fitting date we cannot keep, and the estimate records the measurements the cover is built to.

Oval or square holes for some pipes

Not every pipe through a chase is round. Some vents are oval, square or rectangular, and some chases carry an oval pipe beside a round one. Cover makers build holes to those shapes when asked.

We measure each pipe's shape and position and note which appliance it serves. A hole cut round for an oval pipe leaves gaps that no sealant will close for long. The estimate lists each hole with its shape, so the cover arrives ready to fit every pipe that passes through.

Measured before a chase cover is ordered

Pipe hole position and diameter
Drip edge along the skirt
Finish or paint on the new metal
Water path from the old cover traced

Common questions about chimney chase covers

Do you make chase covers to measure?

Yes. Chases vary in size and pipe position, so most covers are made to the measurements we take on the roof. That can mean one visit to measure and another to fit, and we explain the sequence at the start.

Does a chase cover need upkeep once it is fitted?

Occasional checks help. On a maintenance visit, we look at the fasteners, the sealant at the collar, the storm collar and any sign of standing water. Small fixes found early are easier than a new cover later.

What will the written record show after the job?

The cover's metal and gauge, its shape, how it was fastened and sealed, what happened to the storm collar and cap, and anything we saw but did not repair. Keep it with your other house papers.

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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With

DuraVent
Olympia Chimney and Venting
Copperfield Chimney Supply
Rutland
Heatilator
Heat & Glo