Stainless chase covers fitted in Rio Vista
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 faults we repair in Rio Vista
- Holes rusted through the cover
- Cover edges lifting in wind
- Paint peeling off the metal top
- Metal banging on the chase in wind
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Chase cover details that decide the result
The pipe cap is a separate part
Above the chase cover, the chimney pipe ends in its own cap. That cap keeps rain and debris out of the pipe itself, while the cover keeps water out of the box around it. The two are often confused because they sit so close together.
When we quote chase cover replacement, the cap is checked but not automatically replaced. If it is sound and is the cap listed for that chimney, it can go back on. If it is damaged or does not belong to the system, we note it as a separate line, so you can see what each part costs.
Family owned and plain about the chase findings
We are a family-owned and locally owned business. On a chase job, the team on your roof explains what it found in plain words, on the day and in writing. That happens before any work is approved.
Trade terms are fine among roofers, but the estimate is for you. If a phrase like chase top flashing or storm collar is new, ask what it means and why it matters on your chimney. A clear answer, and an updated estimate if needed, should come before you commit.
Clues visible from the attic side
In some homes, the inside of the chase can be seen from the attic. Water stains, damp insulation or daylight around the pipe are useful clues about where a leak starts. The attic can also show whether the pipe supports and shields are in place.
If your attic has safe access near the chase, tell us. We may look there during the inspection. Please do not crawl into tight or unfloored attic spaces yourself to check. What we see from the attic goes into the findings, alongside what we found on the roof.
Clamp-on and sealed collars
Cover makers offer different collar details around the pipe hole. Some use a clamp-on collar that tightens around the pipe, and some offer collars sealed with silicone at the hole. The right choice depends on the chimney system and what its instructions call for at the top.
We match the collar detail to the chimney pipe and the storm collar that sits over it. If the chimney maker specifies its own part at the chase top, that part governs. The estimate names the collar detail we are using, so you know how the joint around the pipe is made.
What a chase cover proposal should list
- Skirt depth over the chase walls
- Cross-breaks or slope to shed water
- Storm collar fit and seal
- Old metal and sealant hauled away
Your chase cover questions, answered
Can a corroded cover be patched rather than replaced?
Small repairs can buy time on a cover that is otherwise sound. A cover with holes, a dished middle or thin metal throughout usually needs replacing, because patches over corrosion tend to trap water. We show you the condition before you choose.
Is the chase cover part of the chimney's listed system?
The cover itself is often made to measure, but the parts where the pipe passes through it are usually specified by the chimney maker. We follow the chimney instructions for the collar, the storm collar and the air spaces.
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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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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