Chimney chase cover replacement for homes in Bermuda Riviera
Our family team explains the chase top in plain terms before you approve a single item.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Warning signs on a chimney chase cover
- Holes rusted through the cover
- Old tar or cement patches on top
- Storm collar slipped or missing
- Paint peeling off the metal top
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Chimney chase cover work in Bermuda Riviera
Sloped chase tops on wider chases
On some chases, a cover with a true slope sheds water better than cross-breaks alone. The top is pitched away from the pipe, sometimes in one direction and sometimes in several. That can suit wide chases or chases with more than one pipe.
A sloped cover takes more measuring and fabrication, and the collar has to stay square to the pipe even though the sheet is not level. We explain when slope is worth it for your chase and when cross-breaks will do the job. The choice appears on the estimate with a short reason.
Paint on an old cover is a stopgap
Paint can slow surface corrosion on a galvanized cover that is otherwise sound. It does not close holes, lift a sagging middle or stop water pooling around the pipe. Painting over corrosion without cleaning it first mostly hides the problem for a while.
We tell you honestly whether painting your current cover is worth the cost. If the metal is thin, holed or dished, the money is better spent on a replacement shaped to shed water. If paint is reasonable, we explain the preparation it needs to last.
A written record of the chase work
Once the chase top is finished, the job is written down for you. The note gives the cover's metal, gauge and shape, the fasteners and sealant used, and what happened to the storm collar and the cap. Items we saw but were not asked to repair are listed too.
File it with the house documents. A roofer, a buyer's inspector or our own team on a later visit can read exactly what was done. Even a free inspection that did not lead to work leaves you a free written estimate and its findings for your home in Bermuda Riviera.
A loose cover in wind is a hazard
A chase cover that has lost its fasteners can lift in a strong wind and come off in pieces. A sheet of metal falling from roof height can injure someone or damage a car or window. If the cover is visibly loose, keep people away from the area below.
Do not try to hold it down or pull it off from a ladder. Tell us when you call that the cover is loose and where it would land if it came off. That changes how soon the visit should happen. If a sheet is already hanging, say so clearly.
Chase cover scope, line by line
- Old cover and fasteners removed
- Screened lid section where listed
- Temporary cover over the open chase
- Finish or paint on the new metal
Answers about chase covers in Bermuda Riviera
Does the storm collar get replaced with the cover?
Often, yes. The storm collar seals the gap between the pipe and the new cover's collar. If the old one is corroded, bent or loose on the pipe, it is replaced as part of the job and listed on the estimate.
Is the fireplace safe to use while the chase leaks?
Water in a chase can reach the chimney pipe and the fireplace below it. If you see water inside or fresh corrosion in the firebox, stop using the fireplace and have the chase top and chimney checked before the next fire.
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
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