Stainless chase covers fitted in Washington Park
Our family team explains the chase top in plain terms before you approve a single item.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When a chase cover in Washington Park needs replacing
- Water pooling on top of the cover
- Old tar or cement patches on top
- Cover shifted after a strong storm
- Cover smaller than the chase top
Jump to
Chase cover details that decide the result
Air spaces the chimney maker calls for
Some factory-built chimney systems call for specific gaps at the chase top. One maker's instructions describe spacing clips that keep the chase top flashing off the framing and a gap under the storm collar for ventilation. Those gaps let air move around the pipe inside the chase.
Well-meaning repairs sometimes seal those gaps shut with caulk or roofing cement. That can trap heat and moisture where the chimney was not designed to hold them. We check the air spaces during the inspection and fit the new cover so they stay as the instructions describe.
How the new cover looks from the street
A chase top is visible from the street, and a new cover changes how it looks. Stainless stays bright for a while, galvanized dulls to grey, and copper darkens. Painted covers can be matched to trim or roof colors.
Tell us if the look matters to you. We discuss finishes and edge profiles that suit the chase while keeping the shape that sheds water and the details the chimney instructions call for. Function comes first, but there is usually room to choose a finish you are happy with.
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.
Sealant that gives out before the metal
The sealant around the collar and storm collar can fail well before the cover itself. Sun, heat from the pipe and constant movement can dry it out, and hairline cracks open along the joint. Water then runs down the pipe into the chase.
On a cover that is otherwise sound, renewing the sealant with the type the chimney instructions call for can stop a leak. We check it on every chase visit. If the sealant has failed because the collar itself is corroded or bent, we explain why resealing alone will not last.
Included in your chase cover visit in Washington Park
- Drip edge along the skirt
- Fastener type and spacing on the skirt
- Chimney label and model details
- Water path from the old cover traced
What people ask about chase covers
Should I paint my old chase cover to slow the corrosion?
Paint can slow surface corrosion on a cover that is otherwise sound, but it does not close holes or fix a flat top that holds water. We tell you honestly whether paint is worth it or the cover is past that point.
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.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
We received your request
Our team will contact you to arrange your inspection.
Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo