Chase cover repair or a new cover in Imperial Point
Our family team explains the chase top in plain terms before you approve a single item.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chase cover trouble visible from the yard
- A sagging or dished chase top
- Loose screws along the skirt
- Gap around the pipe collar
- Metal banging on the chase in wind
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Building a chase cover that sheds water
Copper covers and the metals they meet
Copper chase covers are often chosen for appearance, and they weather to a darker tone over time. Copper does not sit comfortably next to every metal. Where copper and another metal touch and stay wet, one of the two can corrode faster than it would on its own.
If you like the idea of copper, tell us early. We look at the pipe, the storm collar, the cap and any flashing nearby, and we explain whether copper can be isolated from them. The estimate names the copper cover and the fasteners chosen to suit it, so the decision is made with the details visible.
Measure first, then fit the new cover
When a cover is made to measure, the job usually has two stages. The first visit measures the chase, checks the pipe and the framing where we can see it, and records the chimney details. The cover is then made to those measurements and fitted on a second visit.
We tell you at the inspection how the stages will run. If the old cover is failing badly, we discuss whether it should stay in place or be protected until the new one is ready. We do not promise a fitting date we cannot keep, and the estimate records the measurements the cover is built to.
Looking at the pipe where it passes through
While the cover is off, the chimney pipe at the top of the chase is easy to see. We look at its outer casing for corrosion, dents and loose joints, and at whether it stands straight in the opening.
The pipe belongs to the chimney system, so its parts follow the maker's instructions. If a section looks damaged, we tell you and explain what replacement would involve. We do not hide pipe damage under a new cover. It is noted in the findings and priced separately if you decide to go ahead.
Why stock covers rarely fit a chase
Stock chase covers come in a limited set of sizes, while chases are framed to suit each house. A stock cover that is slightly too large leaves a loose skirt, and one slightly too small does not lap the walls. Either way, water finds the gap.
That is why we usually recommend a made-to-measure cover. It costs more to make than a stock size, but it fits the chase you have. If a stock cover happens to suit your chase, we say so. The estimate states which kind we are proposing and why.
Chase cover scope, line by line
- Old cover and fasteners removed
- Chimney label and model details
- Old metal and sealant hauled away
- Finish or paint on the new metal
Chase cover questions worth asking in Imperial Point
What will the written record show after the job?
The cover's metal and gauge, its shape, how it was fastened and sealed, what happened to the storm collar and cap, and anything we saw but did not repair. Keep it with your other house papers.
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.
What should I tell you when I call about the chase?
Describe what you see from the ground, any stains or water inside and whether the fireplace is used. Mention the chimney maker if you know it. With that, we can plan the visit to your home in Imperial Point and bring the right gear.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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