Chimney chase cover replacement for homes in Cutler Bay
Two pipes, odd shapes or a stucco chase, the cover is made to fit what is actually there.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chase cover faults we repair in Cutler Bay
- Water pooling on top of the cover
- Cover edges lifting in wind
- Old tar or cement patches on top
- Cover smaller than the chase top
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Chase cover decisions for homes in Cutler Bay
Why flat covers end up holding water
Many older chase covers are flat sheets. Over time, the middle settles or sags, and rainwater collects in a shallow pool around the pipe. Standing water is hard on thin metal, and once corrosion opens a hole, the water drops straight into the chase.
A flat cover can look fine from the yard while holding water on top. If you can see the chase top from an upstairs window or from a distance with binoculars, look for staining or a darker ring around the pipe. We check for standing water and its marks when we look at the cover.
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.
An unused fireplace still needs a sound chase top
A fireplace that sits unlit still has a chase above it that takes every storm. Water that gets past a failing cover damages the framing and the chimney pipe whether or not the fireplace is in use. Idle chases are often the last to be checked.
If you do not use the fireplace, the chase top still deserves a look from time to time. We check the cover, collar and storm collar and tell you what we find. If you plan to use the fireplace again someday, mention it, so the chimney is kept in a state that allows that.
Until the new cover is fitted
If the new cover is being made, the old one usually stays in place until fitting day. Where it is leaking badly, we discuss how to reduce water entry in the meantime without sealing the air spaces the chimney needs.
Do not use the fireplace if water has been reaching it. Move valuables away from any stained area and keep an eye on it after rain. If the situation gets worse before fitting day, call us. We would rather hear about a change early than find more damage when the old cover comes off.
Included in your chase cover visit in Cutler Bay
- Pipe hole position and diameter
- Old cover and fasteners removed
- Top of the framing checked once exposed
- Old metal and sealant hauled away
Chase cover questions, answered for Cutler Bay
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.
Can you fit a cover with a screened, lidded section?
Some chase covers can be made with a screen and removable lid around the pipe. On a factory-built chimney, anything that acts as a shroud has to be listed for that chimney, so we check the maker's options before quoting one.
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.
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