Chimney chase cover replacement for homes in Palm Springs North
We trace where the water got in first, so a new cover is proposed only when it is the cause.
- 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 streaks down the chase siding
- Old tar or cement patches on top
- Loose screws along the skirt
- Cover smaller than the chase top
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A made-to-measure chase cover in Palm Springs North
Chases that are not simple rectangles
Not every chase top is a clean rectangle. Some have angled corners, a step where two roof lines meet, or trim that sticks out on one side. A stock cover rarely fits those shapes well, and gaps at the edges let water behind the skirt.
We sketch the actual shape during the measuring visit and note every change in direction. The cover is then made to that sketch. If the shape means a cover will cost more to fabricate, the estimate says so up front. You see the reason in plain words instead of discovering it later.
A sagging middle and what holds it up
A wide chase top with no support under the cover can sag over time. Water then collects in the dip, and the metal corrodes faster where it sits. Stepping on the cover during roof work speeds up the sag.
One chimney maker's instructions allow non-combustible supports to be added under the chase top parts, as long as the required ventilation is kept. We look at whether your chase needs that kind of support. If it does, the estimate describes it, and the new cover is shaped so water leaves the top.
One line per part on a chase estimate
A chase estimate should let you see the job in pieces. The cover, the storm collar and any cap or listed chase top part each get a price and a short description. Framing, sheathing and siding repair are listed the same way.
With the work split up, you can say yes to the new metal and hold the carpentry, or schedule both together. The layout also makes gaps visible, such as drywall inside, which is not part of our work. If a line on our proposal reads loosely, point to it, and we reword it before you decide.
Oval or square holes for some pipes
Not every pipe through a chase is round. Some vents are oval, square or rectangular, and some chases carry an oval pipe beside a round one. Cover makers build holes to those shapes when asked.
We measure each pipe's shape and position and note which appliance it serves. A hole cut round for an oval pipe leaves gaps that no sealant will close for long. The estimate lists each hole with its shape, so the cover arrives ready to fit every pipe that passes through.
What your chase cover estimate covers in Palm Springs North
- Drip edge along the skirt
- Air spaces at the pipe kept open
- Top of the framing checked once exposed
- Old metal and sealant hauled away
What people ask about chase covers
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.
Why is there a gap between the storm collar and the cover?
Some chimney systems call for air spaces at the chase top so the chase stays ventilated around the pipe. Where the instructions show them, those gaps are part of the design, not a fault, and we keep them when fitting the new cover.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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