Chimney chase cover replacement for homes in Westchester
The estimate names the metal, the gauge, the collar and how the cover is fastened.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chase cover trouble visible from the yard
- Water pooling on top of the cover
- Rust flakes inside the fireplace
- Gap around the pipe collar
- Chimney pipe leaning in its collar
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A made-to-measure chase cover in Westchester
The skirt that laps down the chase walls
The edges of a chase cover fold down over the top of the chase walls. That fold is the skirt. It laps over the siding or trim so water running off the cover lands outside the wall rather than behind it.
A skirt that is too short leaves the top of the wall exposed. One that is too long may catch siding joints or trim in the wrong place. We measure the depth the skirt needs for your chase finish and note it on the estimate, along with how the skirt will be fastened.
Checking the chase top after strong wind
Strong storms can lift a chase cover, tear its screws out or bend its skirt. From the ground, look for a cover that sits unevenly, a skirt edge standing away from the wall, or pieces of metal on the roof or lawn. Keep people clear of anything loose.
Do not climb up to refasten it yourself. Describe what you see, and tell us whether water has reached the inside since the storm. We look at the cover, the storm collar, the cap and the top of the framing. The estimate then separates urgent items from the rest.
Tall chases and wind at the top
A chase that rises well above the roof catches more wind than a short one. Its cover takes stronger gusts, and loose edges or weak fasteners show up sooner. Tall chases can also sway slightly if the framing is not braced as it should be.
If your chase is tall, mention it when you call. We look closely at the fastening, the skirt and the framing at the top. Where the cover needs more fasteners than the old one had, or the framing needs attention, the estimate says so and explains why.
Parts from one chimney system at the top
A factory-built chimney is tested as a set of parts from one maker. Mixing a storm collar, cap or chase top part from another system is not allowed unless the listing says so. A part that looks similar may not match the pipe's dimensions or its tested clearances.
When a listed part at the chase top needs replacing, we identify the chimney maker and order from that system or its approved alternatives. The estimate names the part and its source. We do not adapt parts from another brand to make them fit.
Checked on the chase top in Westchester
- Cross-breaks or slope to shed water
- Storm collar fit and seal
- Sheathing damage noted as its own item
- Roof access planned around the chase
Common questions about chimney chase covers
How can I tell whether my chimney has a chase cover?
If the chimney is a boxed structure finished in siding or stucco with a metal pipe at the top, it has a chase and almost certainly a cover. A brick or block chimney with clay flues has a crown instead. We confirm which during the free inspection.
Why is there a gap between the storm collar and the cover?
Some chimney systems call for air spaces at the chase top so the chase stays ventilated around the pipe. Where the instructions show them, those gaps are part of the design, not a fault, and we keep them when fitting the new cover.
Who handles a leak that comes through the chase siding?
If water enters through the siding or stucco rather than the top, that is chase repair rather than cover replacement. We trace the water path and tell you which part lets it in, so the estimate addresses the actual entry point.
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 Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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