Chase cover repair or a new cover in North Lauderdale
Framing damage under the old cover is shown to you and priced on its own line.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chase cover faults worth a call in North Lauderdale
- Soft siding just below the top
- Paint peeling off the metal top
- Cover shifted after a strong storm
- Cover smaller than the chase top
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Measuring and fitting a chase cover in North Lauderdale
The sheathing edge at the chase top
Under the siding, the chase walls are sheathed with panels that end at the top of the framing. That top edge is often the first wood to take water from a leaking cover. It can swell, delaminate or rot while the siding outside still looks fine.
We look at the sheathing edge when the old cover is off. If it is damaged, we say so and explain what repair it needs. That repair is listed on its own line. A new cover over swollen or rotten sheathing will not sit flat and may not hold its fasteners.
Measure first, then fit the new cover
When a cover is made to measure, the job usually has two stages. The first visit measures the chase, checks the pipe and the framing where we can see it, and records the chimney details. The cover is then made to those measurements and fitted on a second visit.
We tell you at the inspection how the stages will run. If the old cover is failing badly, we discuss whether it should stay in place or be protected until the new one is ready. We do not promise a fitting date we cannot keep, and the estimate records the measurements the cover is built to.
Finding the label on the chimney or fireplace
Factory-built fireplaces and chimneys carry labels with the maker, model and listing. The fireplace label is often behind a panel near the opening or inside the surround. The chimney pipe may carry its own label in the attic or inside the chase.
If you can find the fireplace label safely, read us the details when you call. Please do not remove panels you are unsure about or climb into tight spaces. We find it during the visit if needed. The label tells us whose instructions govern the top of the chase.
Chase tops after roof work
Roof replacement often involves work right around the chase. The cover may be stepped on, the flashing at the base of the chase disturbed or the storm collar knocked loose. Sometimes the problem only shows after the next heavy rain.
Tell us roughly when the roof was done. We look for dents in the cover, lifted skirt edges, a storm collar out of place and disturbed flashing at the chase base. Our notes stick to what is visible, which makes them easy to pass to the roofing company without argument.
Checked on the chase top in North Lauderdale
- Cross-breaks or slope to shed water
- Seam construction of the cover
- Cap on the pipe checked for reuse
- Finish or paint on the new metal
Chase cover questions worth asking in North Lauderdale
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.
Will a new chase cover fix rotted wood in the chase?
No. The cover stops new water from entering, but rotted sheathing or framing needs its own repair. We note that damage separately, often once the old cover is off, and you decide on it before the chase is closed.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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