Chimney chase cover replacement for homes in Hillsboro Beach
A cover with cross-breaks, a drip edge and a proper collar keeps rain out of the framed chase.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When a chase cover in Hillsboro Beach needs replacing
- Old tar or cement patches on top
- Storm collar slipped or missing
- Soft siding just below the top
- Metal banging on the chase in wind
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The chase cover job, from measure to seal
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.
Keeping or replacing the cap on the pipe
The chimney pipe above the cover ends in its own cap. During a cover replacement, that cap usually has to come off and go back on. If it is sound and is the cap listed for that chimney, reusing it makes sense.
If it is corroded, bent or not the right cap for the system, we note it as a separate line. Chimney makers specify the cap for their pipe, so a replacement comes from the same system or an approved equivalent. The estimate shows whether the cap is being kept or replaced and why.
What you approve, and when
The estimate separates the cover from any framing, siding or pipe work, and each piece can be accepted on its own. People handle that in different ways, from approving everything to taking one item now and the rest later.
Work begins only after you approve it, and extras are not slipped in along the way. Questions after reading the estimate are welcome by phone. Approving within 72 hours of your free inspection gives you a 10% discount on the work you choose.
Oval or square holes for some pipes
Not every pipe through a chase is round. Some vents are oval, square or rectangular, and some chases carry an oval pipe beside a round one. Cover makers build holes to those shapes when asked.
We measure each pipe's shape and position and note which appliance it serves. A hole cut round for an oval pipe leaves gaps that no sealant will close for long. The estimate lists each hole with its shape, so the cover arrives ready to fit every pipe that passes through.
What the free chase cover inspection checks
- Pipe hole position and diameter
- Storm collar fit and seal
- Old cover and fasteners removed
- Second hole for another vent
What people ask about chase covers
Will a new chase cover fix rotted wood in the chase?
No. The cover stops new water from entering, but rotted sheathing or framing needs its own repair. We note that damage separately, often once the old cover is off, and you decide on it before the chase is closed.
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.
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
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- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
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