Stainless chase covers fitted in Brickell Key
We trace where the water got in first, so a new cover is proposed only when it is the cause.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs a chase cover in Brickell Key is failing
- A sagging or dished chase top
- Cover edges lifting in wind
- Old tar or cement patches on top
- Chimney pipe leaning in its collar
Jump to
Building a chase cover that sheds water
The chimney listing decides the top details
Under the Florida Building Code, a factory-built chimney must be installed and terminated as its manufacturer's instructions say. That rule reaches the chase top, because the pipe, the collar parts, the storm collar and the cap all belong to the chimney system.
The cover itself is often made to measure, but it has to respect the chimney instructions where the pipe passes through. We read those instructions, or the maker's current version, before specifying the cover. If the chimney cannot be identified, we tell you and explain how we would proceed safely.
The sheathing edge at the chase top
Under the siding, the chase walls are sheathed with panels that end at the top of the framing. That top edge is often the first wood to take water from a leaking cover. It can swell, delaminate or rot while the siding outside still looks fine.
We look at the sheathing edge when the old cover is off. If it is damaged, we say so and explain what repair it needs. That repair is listed on its own line. A new cover over swollen or rotten sheathing will not sit flat and may not hold its fasteners.
Chases against a wall and chases through the roof
Some chases stand against an outside wall and run up past the eaves. Others rise from the roof itself. The cover work is similar, but the water paths differ. A wall chase can take water at its side joints and at the roof edge, while a roof chase depends heavily on the flashing at its base.
We look at how your chase is built and where it meets the house or roof. That tells us where else water could enter if the cover is one of several problems. The estimate names the cover work and any other entry points we found, each as its own item.
Parts from one chimney system at the top
A factory-built chimney is tested as a set of parts from one maker. Mixing a storm collar, cap or chase top part from another system is not allowed unless the listing says so. A part that looks similar may not match the pipe's dimensions or its tested clearances.
When a listed part at the chase top needs replacing, we identify the chimney maker and order from that system or its approved alternatives. The estimate names the part and its source. We do not adapt parts from another brand to make them fit.
Checked on the chase top in Brickell Key
- Old cover and fasteners removed
- Fastener type and spacing on the skirt
- Written record of the cover work
- Roof access planned around the chase
Worth knowing before a chase cover is replaced
Can a corroded cover be patched rather than replaced?
Small repairs can buy time on a cover that is otherwise sound. A cover with holes, a dished middle or thin metal throughout usually needs replacing, because patches over corrosion tend to trap water. We show you the condition before you choose.
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.
What happens if the wood under the old cover is soft?
We stop and show you. Soft sheathing or framing at the top of the chase is chase repair, a separate job with its own price. The open top is covered in the meantime, and nothing is added without your approval.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
Proudly American
Local service. Careful repairs. A fireplace worth coming home to.
Call Now (645) 465-4171We received your request
Our team will contact you to arrange your inspection.
Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo