Chimney chase cover replacement for homes in Midtown
A cover with cross-breaks, a drip edge and a proper collar keeps rain out of the framed chase.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chase cover trouble visible from the yard
- Rust flakes inside the fireplace
- Storm collar slipped or missing
- Paint peeling off the metal top
- Siding stains that grow after rain
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A made-to-measure chase cover in Midtown
When corrosion has opened holes
A hole in a chase cover, however small, lets water straight into the framed box below. It often starts where water sits, around the collar or in a sagging middle.
Holes are hard to see from the ground but easy to find on the roof. We look for pinholes, thin spots that flex under light pressure and rust staining on the underside where we can see it. A cover with holes through it is normally replaced rather than patched, and we show you why on the day.
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.
How the new cover looks from the street
A chase top is visible from the street, and a new cover changes how it looks. Stainless stays bright for a while, galvanized dulls to grey, and copper darkens. Painted covers can be matched to trim or roof colors.
Tell us if the look matters to you. We discuss finishes and edge profiles that suit the chase while keeping the shape that sheds water and the details the chimney instructions call for. Function comes first, but there is usually room to choose a finish you are happy with.
Leaks at the base of a roof chase
A chase that rises through the roof is sealed at its base by flashing, much like a masonry chimney. Water that gets in there can look like a cover leak from inside, because it runs down the same hidden space.
If the stain pattern or the timing points low, we look hard at the flashing around the base. Should it turn out to be the entry point, the fix is a flashing repair on its own estimate line. Replacing a sound cover would leave that leak running.
What a chase cover proposal should list
- Listed chase top parts for the chimney
- Air spaces at the pipe kept open
- Temporary cover over the open chase
- Written record of the cover work
Worth knowing before a chase cover is replaced
Do I need to be home while the chase cover is replaced?
Not for all of it. The work is on the roof, but we may want to look at the fireplace and any ceiling stains inside. Tell us when booking how to reach you and how to access the property.
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.
Who handles a leak that comes through the chase siding?
If water enters through the siding or stucco rather than the top, that is chase repair rather than cover replacement. We trace the water path and tell you which part lets it in, so the estimate addresses the actual entry point.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
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