Chase cover repair or a new cover in Kendall
A made-to-measure cover, fastened into sound framing and backed by our workmanship warranty.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chase cover faults worth a call in Kendall
- Cover edges lifting in wind
- Old tar or cement patches on top
- Ceiling stain near the fireplace
- Rust flakes inside the fireplace
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Chimney chase cover work in Kendall
The metal lid on a framed chimney
Some chimneys are not masonry at all. They are a framed box built around a metal chimney pipe, finished outside in siding or stucco. The top of that box is closed by a sheet of metal with a hole for the pipe, and that sheet is the chase cover.
Its job is to keep water out of the framed enclosure. Rain that gets past it runs into wood, insulation and the space around the pipe, where nobody sees it for a while. When we talk about chase cover work, we mean that sheet and the parts that seal it to the pipe.
How water travels from the cover into the house
Water that gets past a chase cover drops into the framed box around the pipe. From there it can run down inside the chase and soak into insulation and framing. It may then reach the ceiling, the wall beside the fireplace or the fireplace itself.
Because the path is hidden, the stain often appears well below the leak. We trace the water from where you see it back up to the top. The estimate then says where it enters: the cover, the storm collar, the siding, or the flashing where the chase leaves the roof.
Shields at the top of the chase framing
Inside the top of the chase, some chimney systems use metal shields around the pipe to protect nearby framing. One maker's instructions place roof radiation shields at the top of the chase and state that they do not allow reduced clearances.
When the old cover is off, we can see whether the shields and spacers the chimney calls for are in place. If they are missing or damaged, we tell you. Any parts needed come from the chimney system, and they are priced separately from the cover.
Keeping cleaning access through the top
A chimney in use needs cleaning from time to time, and that usually happens through the cap at the top of the pipe. Chimney makers expect access for inspection and cleaning, and the cap on their pipe is designed to come off.
A new chase cover should not make that harder. We make sure the cap can still be removed after the cover is fitted, and that nothing sealed or fastened at the top blocks it. The written record notes how the cap comes off, so a later cleaning does not damage the new cover.
What the free chase cover inspection checks
- Listed chase top parts for the chimney
- Old metal and sealant hauled away
- Workmanship warranty on the fitting
- Water path from the old cover traced
Chase cover questions, answered for Kendall
Do you make chase covers to measure?
Yes. Chases vary in size and pipe position, so most covers are made to the measurements we take on the roof. That can mean one visit to measure and another to fit, and we explain the sequence at the start.
Can the existing cap stay on the chimney pipe?
It can, if it is sound and is the cap listed for that chimney. We check it while we are up there. A damaged cap, or one that does not belong to the system, is noted as a separate item for you to decide on.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access 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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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo