Chimney chase cover replacement for homes in South Miami
Stainless, galvanized or copper, the metal is chosen for the chimney and named in writing.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chase cover faults worth a call in South Miami
- Cover edges lifting in wind
- Ceiling stain near the fireplace
- Storm collar slipped or missing
- Paint peeling off the metal top
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Building a chase cover that sheds water
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.
The open chase is covered at day's end
Between removing the old cover and fitting the new one, the top of the chase is open. Rain and debris can drop straight in. We do not leave it that way overnight.
At the end of each work day, the open top is covered so the chase stays dry until work resumes. If there is a wait for a made-to-measure cover or for framing repair, we explain how the top will be protected in between. That protection is part of how we work, and it is described in the scope of the job.
Birds and debris on the chase top
Chase tops can collect twigs, leaves and nesting material, especially around the pipe and under a cap. Debris holds moisture against the metal and can block the air spaces the chimney needs at the top.
We clear loose material from the chase top as part of the job and look for nesting inside the cap. If an animal is living in the chimney, removal comes first as a separate service. Some cover makers offer screened designs, and one chimney maker allows extra screening on field-made covers, which we can discuss if birds are a repeat problem.
New siding and the cover skirt
When a chase is re-sided, the new finish can change the outside size of the chase. A cover that fitted the old siding may now be too tight to lap over the new, or leave a gap where the skirt used to sit.
If you are planning new siding or stucco on the chase, it is worth coordinating the cover with that work. We can measure once the new finish is on, so the skirt laps it properly. Tell us about any planned exterior work when you call, and we plan the timing around it.
Parts of the chase job priced separately
- Cross-breaks or slope to shed water
- Screened lid section where listed
- Temporary cover over the open chase
- Workmanship warranty on the fitting
Chase cover questions, answered for South Miami
Does the storm collar get replaced with the cover?
Often, yes. The storm collar seals the gap between the pipe and the new cover's collar. If the old one is corroded, bent or loose on the pipe, it is replaced as part of the job and listed on the estimate.
Will a new cover stop the stains on my siding?
It should stop new rust from running down, if the old cover was the source. Existing stains stay until they are cleaned or weather away. We tell you whether the stains came from the cover or from another metal part.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
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- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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