Chase cover repair or a new cover in Ives Estates
Within the 72-hour window after your free inspection, approved chase cover work carries a 10% discount.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chase cover faults worth a call in Ives Estates
- Ceiling stain near the fireplace
- Rust flakes inside the fireplace
- Cover smaller than the chase top
- Siding stains that grow after rain
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Chase cover decisions for homes in Ives Estates
Stainless covers and the grade question
Stainless steel covers resist corrosion better than bare steel, and cover makers commonly build them with welded seams. Stainless is not one material, though. Grades vary, and the screws, collar and storm collar may not match the sheet.
Ask which grade the cover uses and what the fasteners are made of. We put both on the estimate. The aim is a cover whose parts weather at a similar pace, so a sound sheet is not let down by a corroding screw or collar. That is part of why we name every part, not only the sheet.
New siding and the cover skirt
When a chase is re-sided, the new finish can change the outside size of the chase. A cover that fitted the old siding may now be too tight to lap over the new, or leave a gap where the skirt used to sit.
If you are planning new siding or stucco on the chase, it is worth coordinating the cover with that work. We can measure once the new finish is on, so the skirt laps it properly. Tell us about any planned exterior work when you call, and we plan the timing around it.
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.
Screws that hold up in sea air
In salt-laden air, the screws through the skirt need watching. They carry little metal, and once they corrode through, the skirt can lift in the next strong wind.
We use fasteners that suit the cover metal and the exposure, and we drive them into sound framing. On maintenance visits near the water, the fasteners are among the first things we check. Replacing a few corroded screws early is much simpler than refitting a cover that has worked loose.
What your chase cover estimate covers in Ives Estates
- Storm collar fit and seal
- Air spaces at the pipe kept open
- Temporary cover over the open chase
- Water path from the old cover traced
What people ask about chase covers
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.
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.
Does your warranty cover the new chase cover?
Our workmanship warranty covers the installation work we carry out, and we explain what it covers before you approve. A listed chimney part may also carry its maker's terms, and we pass those on with the written record.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo