Chase cover repair or a new cover in Rock Island
Within the 72-hour window after your free inspection, approved chase cover work carries a 10% discount.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chase cover faults we repair in Rock Island
- Water pooling on top of the cover
- Ceiling stain near the fireplace
- Storm collar slipped or missing
- Cracked sealant around the pipe
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Chimney chase cover work in Rock Island
Cover, collar and storm collar work as a set
A chase top is really three parts working together. The cover spans the box. A raised collar around the hole lifts the opening above any water on the cover. A storm collar clamped to the pipe sits over that raised collar and sheds rain away from the joint.
If one part fails, the other two cannot make up for it. A new cover with an old, loose storm collar can still leak at the pipe. We check all three during the free inspection and tell you which ones need replacing, so the estimate covers the whole joint rather than one piece of it.
Name the metal and gauge on the estimate
Chase covers are made from galvanized steel, stainless steel or copper, in different thicknesses. A cover described only as heavy duty or premium gives you nothing to compare. The metal and its gauge belong on the estimate in plain words.
We write the metal, the gauge, the seam construction and the finish on the proposal. If we recommend a particular metal for your chase, we say why in a sentence. That lets you weigh our proposal against another one on the same terms, and it tells anyone working on the chimney later what is up there.
Ceiling marks near a factory-built fireplace
A brown ring on the ceiling near a factory-built fireplace can be the first sign of a chase top leak. It may grow after heavy rain and then dry out, leaving a larger ring each time.
Note when the stain appears and whether it follows rain with wind from one side. That timing helps us narrow the source. We look at the chase cover, the storm collar and the flashing at the roof. Drywall repair inside is not part of our work, but we tell you when the source has been stopped so it can be repaired.
Measure first, then fit the new cover
When a cover is made to measure, the job usually has two stages. The first visit measures the chase, checks the pipe and the framing where we can see it, and records the chimney details. The cover is then made to those measurements and fitted on a second visit.
We tell you at the inspection how the stages will run. If the old cover is failing badly, we discuss whether it should stay in place or be protected until the new one is ready. We do not promise a fitting date we cannot keep, and the estimate records the measurements the cover is built to.
Parts of the chase job priced separately
- Skirt depth over the chase walls
- Drip edge along the skirt
- Flexible sealant at the collar
- Support under a wide cover
Common questions about chimney chase covers
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.
Why does water sit on top of my chase cover?
Flat covers, and covers that have sagged, hold water instead of shedding it. Standing water speeds up corrosion and can eventually find a way into the chase. A replacement with cross-breaks or a slope, plus a drip edge, moves the water off.
Is the fireplace safe to use while the chase leaks?
Water in a chase can reach the chimney pipe and the fireplace below it. If you see water inside or fresh corrosion in the firebox, stop using the fireplace and have the chase top and chimney checked before the next fire.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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