Chimney chase cover replacement for homes in Watergate
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 faults we repair in Watergate
- Rust streaks down the chase siding
- A sagging or dished chase top
- Ceiling stain near the fireplace
- Cracked sealant around the pipe
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Chase cover replacement explained for Watergate
The raised collar around the pipe hole
Where the pipe passes through the cover, the hole is surrounded by a raised collar. The collar lifts the opening above the surface of the cover, so water running across the top does not flow straight into the gap around the pipe.
A collar that is too short, bent over or cracked at its base lets water past. So does a hole cut without any collar at all, which is common on patched or improvised covers. We check the collar height and condition and make sure the new cover's collar suits the pipe and the storm collar that sits over it.
A loose cover in wind is a hazard
A chase cover that has lost its fasteners can lift in a strong wind and come off in pieces. A sheet of metal falling from roof height can injure someone or damage a car or window. If the cover is visibly loose, keep people away from the area below.
Do not try to hold it down or pull it off from a ladder. Tell us when you call that the cover is loose and where it would land if it came off. That changes how soon the visit should happen. If a sheet is already hanging, say so clearly.
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.
Leaves collecting on a flat cover
A flat cover under overhanging trees can hold a mat of leaves and seed pods. The mat stays damp long after rain, and the metal underneath can corrode faster than the rest of the sheet. It can also block the drip edge and push water back toward the walls.
A cover with cross-breaks or a slope sheds leaves more readily than a flat one. We clear what is there during the visit and look at the metal beneath it. If trees overhang the chase, a maintenance visit that includes the chase top is worth considering.
Checked on the chase top in Watergate
- Cover metal and gauge named
- Cap on the pipe checked for reuse
- Old cover and fasteners removed
- Roof access planned around the chase
Common questions about chimney chase covers
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.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
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