Chase cover repair or a new cover in Lauderdale West
We measure the chase top on the roof and fit a cover shaped to move water off it.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chase cover faults we repair in Lauderdale West
- Water pooling on top of the cover
- Cover shifted after a strong storm
- Metal banging on the chase in wind
- Chimney pipe leaning in its collar
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Chase cover replacement explained for Lauderdale West
How the cover's seams are joined
A chase cover is folded and joined at its corners. Those seams can be welded, soldered, riveted or simply folded, depending on the metal and the maker. One cover maker lists welded seams on its stainless covers, and an open seam can let water into the skirt.
We look at the seams on the old cover, since corrosion often starts there. On the new cover, the estimate states how the seams are made. If a folded corner is proposed, we explain how it is sealed. That detail matters on a part that spends its life taking rain on every edge.
Ceiling marks near a factory-built fireplace
A brown ring on the ceiling near a factory-built fireplace can be the first sign of a chase top leak. It may grow after heavy rain and then dry out, leaving a larger ring each time.
Note when the stain appears and whether it follows rain with wind from one side. That timing helps us narrow the source. We look at the chase cover, the storm collar and the flashing at the roof. Drywall repair inside is not part of our work, but we tell you when the source has been stopped so it can be repaired.
What we walk you through once it is fitted
When the new cover is on, we point out its shape, the way it drains and where it is fastened. We show the storm collar, the sealant at the pipe and whether the cap went back on or was replaced.
Anything we spotted outside the job, such as siding near the top that looked tired, gets mentioned again at this point. Ask whatever comes to mind while you can still see the work from the yard. The aim is that you know what now sits on the chase and could describe it to the next person who asks.
Arranging chase cover work for a home in Lauderdale West
Booking a chase cover visit takes a short call. We ask what you have seen, whether the fireplace is used and whether you know the chimney maker, then agree a time to come out.
On the day, we look at the chase from the yard, the roof and inside near the fireplace. For homes in Lauderdale West, the free inspection and the free written estimate work the same as for any other job we quote. The findings are explained before we leave, and the decisions stay with you.
Chase cover scope, line by line
- Collar height around each pipe
- Listed chase top parts for the chimney
- Flexible sealant at the collar
- Written record of the cover work
Common questions about chimney chase covers
Why does water sit on top of my chase cover?
Flat covers, and covers that have sagged, hold water instead of shedding it. Standing water speeds up corrosion and can eventually find a way into the chase. A replacement with cross-breaks or a slope, plus a drip edge, moves the water off.
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.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo