Stainless chase covers fitted in Overtown
Two pipes, odd shapes or a stucco chase, the cover is made to fit what is actually there.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chase cover trouble visible from the yard
- Water pooling on top of the cover
- Soft siding just below the top
- Metal banging on the chase in wind
- Cracked sealant around the pipe
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Chase cover replacement explained for Overtown
Measuring the chase top properly
A chase cover is measured on the roof, with a tape and a sketch of the top. We record the outside size of the chase, where each pipe sits and how large it is. The skirt depth goes down too, along with anything that breaks the rectangle, such as trim or a step in the wall.
Cover makers publish worksheets for exactly these measurements, and they warn that the dimensions must include clearances. A measurement guessed from the ground or copied from the old cover can carry old mistakes forward. The estimate lists our measurements so you can see what the new cover is built to.
Measure over the siding, not the framing
The cover has to fit over the chase as it is finished, not over the framing underneath. Siding, stucco and trim add thickness to each wall, and a cover sized to the framing can end up too small to lap over the outside.
We measure the outside of the finished chase at the top. Where the walls are out of square or the siding is uneven, we note the largest dimension and how the skirt will handle it. That care at the measuring stage is what lets the new cover sit properly on the first fitting.
Checking the chase top after strong wind
Strong storms can lift a chase cover, tear its screws out or bend its skirt. From the ground, look for a cover that sits unevenly, a skirt edge standing away from the wall, or pieces of metal on the roof or lawn. Keep people clear of anything loose.
Do not climb up to refasten it yourself. Describe what you see, and tell us whether water has reached the inside since the storm. We look at the cover, the storm collar, the cap and the top of the framing. The estimate then separates urgent items from the rest.
Reaching the chase top safely
Chase tops can be awkward to reach. The chase may rise from a steep section of roof, sit close to the edge or stand tall above the roof line. We look at the access before climbing and plan it so the roof covering is not damaged along the way.
If you know of fragile roof areas, recent repairs or loose sections near the chase, tell us. We note the roof condition around the chase in the findings. Where we see roof damage outside our work, we describe it plainly so you can pass it to a roofer.
What the free chase cover inspection checks
- Pipe hole position and diameter
- Old cover and fasteners removed
- Screened lid section where listed
- Support under a wide cover
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.
Does the storm collar get replaced with the cover?
Often, yes. The storm collar seals the gap between the pipe and the new cover's collar. If the old one is corroded, bent or loose on the pipe, it is replaced as part of the job and listed on the estimate.
Will a new cover stop the stains on my siding?
It should stop new rust from running down, if the old cover was the source. Existing stains stay until they are cleaned or weather away. We tell you whether the stains came from the cover or from another metal part.
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