Chase cover repair or a new cover in Pembroke Pines
The cap on the pipe is checked too, and kept if it is sound and belongs to the chimney.
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- Available for same-day service
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- Family owned and run
Chase cover faults worth a call in Pembroke Pines
- Cover edges lifting in wind
- Loose screws along the skirt
- Storm collar slipped or missing
- Metal banging on the chase in wind
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A made-to-measure chase cover in Pembroke Pines
Why flat covers end up holding water
Many older chase covers are flat sheets. Over time, the middle settles or sags, and rainwater collects in a shallow pool around the pipe. Standing water is hard on thin metal, and once corrosion opens a hole, the water drops straight into the chase.
A flat cover can look fine from the yard while holding water on top. If you can see the chase top from an upstairs window or from a distance with binoculars, look for staining or a darker ring around the pipe. We check for standing water and its marks when we look at the cover.
Cross-breaks that move water off the top
A better cover is not flat. Diagonal creases pressed into the sheet, often called cross-breaks, give it a slight ridge from the collar out to each corner. Water then runs outward and off the edges instead of settling in the middle.
Cross-breaks also stiffen the sheet so it is less likely to sag later. One cover maker's worksheet offers them as an option. We include them unless the chase shape calls for a different approach, such as a sloped top. The estimate says which shape your cover will have.
Rust inside a factory-built fireplace
Water that runs down the chimney pipe inside the chase can reach a factory-built fireplace. Rust spots on the firebox panels, the damper area or the top of the unit can mean water has been getting in from above for some time.
Stop using the fireplace if you see fresh rust or water inside it. Tell us what you see when you call. We look at the chase top first, since that is where the water often starts. Any damage to the fireplace unit is assessed separately, and parts for it follow the fireplace maker's instructions.
Old metal, screws and sealant hauled away
A chase cover job leaves an old sheet of metal, screws, old sealant and sometimes pieces of trim or siding. We gather it all up, clear the roof around the chase and haul the debris away instead of leaving it by your bin.
We also look inside at the fireplace and hearth, because some debris can fall down the chase during removal. If anything reached the room, it is cleaned up. Tell us before the visit about anything fragile near the fireplace, and we protect it before starting.
What your chase cover estimate covers in Pembroke Pines
- Outside size of the chase top
- Pipe hole position and diameter
- Fastener type and spacing on the skirt
- Temporary cover over the open chase
Common questions about chimney chase covers
Can one cover handle two pipes coming through the chase?
Yes. Covers can be made with two or more holes, each with its own collar. Each pipe keeps the termination its own instructions call for, so we identify what each pipe serves before the cover is ordered.
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 Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo