Stainless chase covers fitted in River Oaks
The open chase is covered at the end of each day, and the old metal is hauled away.
- 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
- A sagging or dished chase top
- Loose screws along the skirt
- Storm collar slipped or missing
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Building a chase cover that sheds water
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.
Checking the chase from the ground
A good deal can be seen without a ladder. Stand back from the house and look at the top of the chase with binoculars if you have them. A cover that sits unevenly, a skirt lifting away, streaks down the siding or a leaning cap are all visible from the yard.
Indoors, check the ceiling and walls near the fireplace for stains and the fireplace itself for corrosion or water. Jot down what you notice and the date. Share it when you book, and we will start the visit with the part your notes point to.
A pipe that has shifted in its opening
Sometimes the chimney pipe no longer sits centered in the cover's collar. It may lean to one side or press against the edge of the hole. That can mean a support inside the chase has moved, or that the pipe was not braced as its instructions describe.
A new cover will not straighten a pipe that has moved. We note the lean, look at what we can see of the supports and tell you what it suggests. Any work on the pipe or its supports follows the chimney maker's instructions and is priced as its own item.
Galvanized chase covers in salty air
Zinc-coated steel loses its coating sooner when sea air deposits chlorides on it. Published corrosion data puts warm marine exposure close to industrial exposure for galvanized steel, with wind and shore distance moving the rate up or down.
For a chase close to the shore, galvanized sheet is still possible, but it deserves an honest comparison with the alternatives. We set out how each metal is likely to weather in that exposure and what upkeep it will need. The estimate names the metal we suggest and the reason for it.
What a chase cover proposal should list
- Cross-breaks or slope to shed water
- Cover metal and gauge named
- Air spaces at the pipe kept open
- Water path from the old cover traced
Worth knowing before a chase cover is replaced
Do you make chase covers to measure?
Yes. Chases vary in size and pipe position, so most covers are made to the measurements we take on the roof. That can mean one visit to measure and another to fit, and we explain the sequence at the start.
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.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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