Chase cover repair or a new cover in Leisure City
Stainless, galvanized or copper, the metal is chosen for the chimney and named in writing.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When a chase cover in Leisure City needs replacing
- Water pooling on top of the cover
- Ceiling stain near the fireplace
- Soft siding just below the top
- Cover shifted after a strong storm
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Chimney chase cover work in Leisure City
Same-day chase work when it is available
Same-day service is available when the schedule allows. Some chase top repairs, such as refastening a sound cover or replacing a storm collar, can be done in one visit. A new made-to-measure cover usually cannot, because it is made after measuring.
We tell you honestly what is realistic for your chase at the inspection. If the cover has to be made, we explain how the top will be protected in the meantime. Even when a same-day repair is available, the estimate is written and approved before any work starts.
Birds and debris on the chase top
Chase tops can collect twigs, leaves and nesting material, especially around the pipe and under a cap. Debris holds moisture against the metal and can block the air spaces the chimney needs at the top.
We clear loose material from the chase top as part of the job and look for nesting inside the cap. If an animal is living in the chimney, removal comes first as a separate service. Some cover makers offer screened designs, and one chimney maker allows extra screening on field-made covers, which we can discuss if birds are a repeat problem.
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.
Until the new cover is fitted
If the new cover is being made, the old one usually stays in place until fitting day. Where it is leaking badly, we discuss how to reduce water entry in the meantime without sealing the air spaces the chimney needs.
Do not use the fireplace if water has been reaching it. Move valuables away from any stained area and keep an eye on it after rain. If the situation gets worse before fitting day, call us. We would rather hear about a change early than find more damage when the old cover comes off.
What the free chase cover inspection checks
- Storm collar fit and seal
- Air spaces at the pipe kept open
- Cap on the pipe checked for reuse
- Top of the framing checked once exposed
What people ask about chase covers
Which metal should a replacement chase cover be made from?
Galvanized, stainless and copper covers are all made. The choice depends on the chimney, the metals nearby, the look you want and the budget. We name the metal and its gauge on the estimate and explain why we suggest it.
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 the chase cover part of the chimney's listed system?
The cover itself is often made to measure, but the parts where the pipe passes through it are usually specified by the chimney maker. We follow the chimney instructions for the collar, the storm collar and the air spaces.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo