Stainless chase covers fitted in Navarro Isle
The open chase is covered at the end of each day, and the old metal is hauled away.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chase cover faults worth a call in Navarro Isle
- Cover edges lifting in wind
- Gap around the pipe collar
- Cover shifted after a strong storm
- Cracked sealant around the pipe
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Chimney chase cover work in Navarro Isle
Upfront pricing on a made-to-measure cover
A made-to-measure cover is priced from the measurements, the metal and the shape, and that price is on the estimate before you approve anything. There are no hidden fees for removal, roof access or hauling the old metal away.
If the old cover comes off and reveals damage we could not see before, we stop and explain it. The added repair is priced separately, and you decide on it. That is how upfront pricing works for chase cover work in Navarro Isle, and it is the same for every job we quote.
Sealant that gives out before the metal
The sealant around the collar and storm collar can fail well before the cover itself. Sun, heat from the pipe and constant movement can dry it out, and hairline cracks open along the joint. Water then runs down the pipe into the chase.
On a cover that is otherwise sound, renewing the sealant with the type the chimney instructions call for can stop a leak. We check it on every chase visit. If the sealant has failed because the collar itself is corroded or bent, we explain why resealing alone will not last.
Why stock covers rarely fit a chase
Stock chase covers come in a limited set of sizes, while chases are framed to suit each house. A stock cover that is slightly too large leaves a loose skirt, and one slightly too small does not lap the walls. Either way, water finds the gap.
That is why we usually recommend a made-to-measure cover. It costs more to make than a stock size, but it fits the chase you have. If a stock cover happens to suit your chase, we say so. The estimate states which kind we are proposing and why.
Parts from one chimney system at the top
A factory-built chimney is tested as a set of parts from one maker. Mixing a storm collar, cap or chase top part from another system is not allowed unless the listing says so. A part that looks similar may not match the pipe's dimensions or its tested clearances.
When a listed part at the chase top needs replacing, we identify the chimney maker and order from that system or its approved alternatives. The estimate names the part and its source. We do not adapt parts from another brand to make them fit.
What a chase cover proposal should list
- Pipe hole position and diameter
- Seam construction of the cover
- Top of the framing checked once exposed
- Workmanship warranty on the fitting
Common questions about chimney chase covers
How can I tell whether my chimney has a chase cover?
If the chimney is a boxed structure finished in siding or stucco with a metal pipe at the top, it has a chase and almost certainly a cover. A brick or block chimney with clay flues has a crown instead. We confirm which during the free inspection.
Does your warranty cover the new chase cover?
Our workmanship warranty covers the installation work we carry out, and we explain what it covers before you approve. A listed chimney part may also carry its maker's terms, and we pass those on with the written record.
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
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo