Chase cover repair or a new cover in Boca Pointe
We follow the chimney maker's rules at the pipe, so the air spaces and storm collar stay right.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chase cover trouble visible from the yard
- Rust streaks down the chase siding
- Gap around the pipe collar
- Paint peeling off the metal top
- Cracked sealant around the pipe
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The chase cover job, from measure to seal
Rotted framing found under the cover
Long leaks can rot the top plates and studs of a chase. When the old cover comes off, soft or blackened wood at the top is a sign that water has been getting in for some time. Fastening a new cover into rotted wood gives it little to hold.
Framing repair is part of chase repair, a separate job. We describe what we found, how far it seems to go and what repair would involve. You decide whether to go ahead. The new cover then goes onto sound framing, or the chase is protected until the repair can be scheduled.
When you cannot be home for the work
Chase cover work happens on the roof, so you may not need to be home for all of it. We still need safe access to the roof, and we may want to look at the fireplace and any stains inside. Gates, pets and alarms all need a plan.
Give us a phone number that works on the day and say whether a neighbor or family member can open up. Indoor checks can be booked for another time if the house is locked. You receive the findings in writing either way.
Arranging chase cover work for a home in Boca Pointe
Booking a chase cover visit takes a short call. We ask what you have seen, whether the fireplace is used and whether you know the chimney maker, then agree a time to come out.
On the day, we look at the chase from the yard, the roof and inside near the fireplace. For homes in Boca Pointe, the free inspection and the free written estimate work the same as for any other job we quote. The findings are explained before we leave, and the decisions stay with you.
Galvanized chase covers in salty air
Zinc-coated steel loses its coating sooner when sea air deposits chlorides on it. Published corrosion data puts warm marine exposure close to industrial exposure for galvanized steel, with wind and shore distance moving the rate up or down.
For a chase close to the shore, galvanized sheet is still possible, but it deserves an honest comparison with the alternatives. We set out how each metal is likely to weather in that exposure and what upkeep it will need. The estimate names the metal we suggest and the reason for it.
Line items on a chase cover estimate
- Cap on the pipe checked for reuse
- Top of the framing checked once exposed
- Flexible sealant at the collar
- Finish or paint on the new metal
What people ask about chase covers
How can I tell whether my chimney has a chase cover?
If the chimney is a boxed structure finished in siding or stucco with a metal pipe at the top, it has a chase and almost certainly a cover. A brick or block chimney with clay flues has a crown instead. We confirm which during the free inspection.
Can the existing cap stay on the chimney pipe?
It can, if it is sound and is the cap listed for that chimney. We check it while we are up there. A damaged cap, or one that does not belong to the system, is noted as a separate item for you to decide on.
Is a same-day chase cover fitting available?
Same-day service is available when the schedule allows, but most covers are made after measuring. We tell you at the inspection whether a same-day fitting is realistic for your chase and how the top is protected meanwhile.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo