Chase cover repair or a new cover in Boulevard Gardens
Homes in Boulevard Gardens with framed chimneys get a cover measured on the roof, not guessed from the yard.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs a chase cover in Boulevard Gardens is failing
- Rust streaks down the chase siding
- A sagging or dished chase top
- Holes rusted through the cover
- Cover smaller than the chase top
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Chimney chase cover work in Boulevard Gardens
Measuring the chase top properly
A chase cover is measured on the roof, with a tape and a sketch of the top. We record the outside size of the chase, where each pipe sits and how large it is. The skirt depth goes down too, along with anything that breaks the rectangle, such as trim or a step in the wall.
Cover makers publish worksheets for exactly these measurements, and they warn that the dimensions must include clearances. A measurement guessed from the ground or copied from the old cover can carry old mistakes forward. The estimate lists our measurements so you can see what the new cover is built to.
Galvanized covers and how they age
Galvanized steel is a common chase cover material. Its zinc coating protects the steel for a time, and how long depends on weather, rainfall and what the air carries. Once the zinc wears through, corrosion takes hold, especially where water sits.
A galvanized cover can be a fair choice on a chase that sheds water well, and it can be painted. It is not a buy-once item. We check the coating on your current cover for bare patches and holes. Then we explain what to expect from a new galvanized cover, without putting a number of years on it.
Questions worth asking about a chase proposal
A few questions separate a clear chase cover proposal from a vague one. Ask what metal and gauge the cover is, how the corners are joined and whether it has cross-breaks and a drip edge. Ask what happens to the storm collar and the cap.
Then ask what the cover does not fix. A good answer mentions framing, sheathing and siding as separate items that may need attention. We are glad to answer these about our own proposal, and the answers should be written into the estimate, not only spoken on the roof.
Same-day chase work when it is available
Same-day service is available when the schedule allows. Some chase top repairs, such as refastening a sound cover or replacing a storm collar, can be done in one visit. A new made-to-measure cover usually cannot, because it is made after measuring.
We tell you honestly what is realistic for your chase at the inspection. If the cover has to be made, we explain how the top will be protected in the meantime. Even when a same-day repair is available, the estimate is written and approved before any work starts.
Included in your chase cover visit in Boulevard Gardens
- Skirt depth over the chase walls
- Seam construction of the cover
- Temporary cover over the open chase
- Old metal and sealant hauled away
Worth knowing before a chase cover is replaced
Should I paint my old chase cover to slow the corrosion?
Paint can slow surface corrosion on a cover that is otherwise sound, but it does not close holes or fix a flat top that holds water. We tell you honestly whether paint is worth it or the cover is past that point.
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.
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
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo