Chimney chase cover replacement for homes in Melrose Park
Two pipes, odd shapes or a stucco chase, the cover is made to fit what is actually there.
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- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What a worn chase cover looks like in Melrose Park
- Holes rusted through the cover
- Rust flakes inside the fireplace
- Storm collar slipped or missing
- Metal banging on the chase in wind
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Our chase cover process for homes in Melrose Park
Hose testing a chase top leak
Sometimes the source of a chase leak is not obvious from looking. Where the job calls for it, we run a hose water test. Water is run over one part of the chase top at a time while someone watches inside for it to appear.
We use a hose water test only when the job calls for it, not as a routine step. We explain why it is needed, what it involves and whether it is included in the estimate. The result can show which part lets water in, so the repair addresses that part and not a guess.
What we find once the old cover is off
Removing the old cover often shows the top of the chase for the first time in years. We can see the framing, the sheathing edge, the space around the pipe and any shields or supports inside. Some damage only becomes visible at this point.
If we find something that changes the job, we stop and show you before going further. The open top is protected while you decide. You then choose whether to add the repair or close the chase with the new cover and deal with the rest later, knowing what is there.
Approving related chase repairs together
A chase cover job often turns up related work: a storm collar past saving, a soft sheathing edge or siding that has taken water. You can approve them together or spread them out, and both are reasonable choices.
Every item you approve inside the 72 hours that follow your free inspection gets 10% off. Anything you approve later is priced at the estimate's written figure. We explain which repairs protect the new cover and which can wait safely, so the timing is your decision rather than a sales tactic.
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.
Measured before a chase cover is ordered
- Collar height around each pipe
- Skirt depth over the chase walls
- Workmanship warranty on the fitting
- Water path from the old cover traced
Worth knowing before a chase cover is replaced
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.
Should I paint my old chase cover to slow the corrosion?
Paint can slow surface corrosion on a cover that is otherwise sound, but it does not close holes or fix a flat top that holds water. We tell you honestly whether paint is worth it or the cover is past that point.
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.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
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