Chase cover repair or a new cover in Plantation
The cap on the pipe is checked too, and kept if it is sound and belongs to the chimney.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chase cover trouble visible from the yard
- A sagging or dished chase top
- Ceiling stain near the fireplace
- Cracked sealant around the pipe
- Siding stains that grow after rain
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Our chase cover process for homes in Plantation
Cover replacement and chase repair are separate jobs
A chase cover is sheet metal. The box beneath it is wood framing, sheathing and an outside finish. A long leak past a failed cover can rot that wood. Fixing the wood is a different job with its own skills and materials.
We keep the two apart on the estimate. The cover replacement is priced on its own, and any framing, sheathing or siding repair appears as chase repair, with a description of what we found. You can then see whether you are paying for a new lid, a repaired box or both.
A written record of the chase work
Once the chase top is finished, the job is written down for you. The note gives the cover's metal, gauge and shape, the fasteners and sealant used, and what happened to the storm collar and the cap. Items we saw but were not asked to repair are listed too.
File it with the house documents. A roofer, a buyer's inspector or our own team on a later visit can read exactly what was done. Even a free inspection that did not lead to work leaves you a free written estimate and its findings for your home in Plantation.
Same-day chase work when it is available
Same-day service is available when the schedule allows. Some chase top repairs, such as refastening a sound cover or replacing a storm collar, can be done in one visit. A new made-to-measure cover usually cannot, because it is made after measuring.
We tell you honestly what is realistic for your chase at the inspection. If the cover has to be made, we explain how the top will be protected in the meantime. Even when a same-day repair is available, the estimate is written and approved before any work starts.
Leaves collecting on a flat cover
A flat cover under overhanging trees can hold a mat of leaves and seed pods. The mat stays damp long after rain, and the metal underneath can corrode faster than the rest of the sheet. It can also block the drip edge and push water back toward the walls.
A cover with cross-breaks or a slope sheds leaves more readily than a flat one. We clear what is there during the visit and look at the metal beneath it. If trees overhang the chase, a maintenance visit that includes the chase top is worth considering.
What a chase cover proposal should list
- Second hole for another vent
- Roof access planned around the chase
- Support under a wide cover
- Finish or paint on the new metal
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 a chase cover need upkeep once it is fitted?
Occasional checks help. On a maintenance visit, we look at the fasteners, the sealant at the collar, the storm collar and any sign of standing water. Small fixes found early are easier than a new cover later.
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
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- 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 
Heat & Glo