Chimney chase cover replacement for homes in Whisper Walk
We trace where the water got in first, so a new cover is proposed only when it is the cause.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chase cover faults we repair in Whisper Walk
- Cover edges lifting in wind
- Loose screws along the skirt
- Storm collar slipped or missing
- Cover shifted after a strong storm
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A made-to-measure chase cover in Whisper Walk
Stainless covers and the grade question
Stainless steel covers resist corrosion better than bare steel, and cover makers commonly build them with welded seams. Stainless is not one material, though. Grades vary, and the screws, collar and storm collar may not match the sheet.
Ask which grade the cover uses and what the fasteners are made of. We put both on the estimate. The aim is a cover whose parts weather at a similar pace, so a sound sheet is not let down by a corroding screw or collar. That is part of why we name every part, not only the sheet.
Skirt screws and the metal they are made of
The cover is held by fasteners through the skirt into the chase walls. One chimney maker's instructions call for several fasteners per side on its chase top parts. Too few, or screws driven into rotted wood, and the cover can lift in wind.
Fastener metal matters too. A plain steel screw through a stainless skirt can corrode away and leave a hole. We use fasteners that suit the cover metal and drive them into sound material. The written record lists what was used and where, so the next person can match them when the cover is checked.
Old metal, screws and sealant hauled away
A chase cover job leaves an old sheet of metal, screws, old sealant and sometimes pieces of trim or siding. We gather it all up, clear the roof around the chase and haul the debris away instead of leaving it by your bin.
We also look inside at the fireplace and hearth, because some debris can fall down the chase during removal. If anything reached the room, it is cleaned up. Tell us before the visit about anything fragile near the fireplace, and we protect it before starting.
Family owned and plain about the chase findings
We are a family-owned and locally owned business. On a chase job, the team on your roof explains what it found in plain words, on the day and in writing. That happens before any work is approved.
Trade terms are fine among roofers, but the estimate is for you. If a phrase like chase top flashing or storm collar is new, ask what it means and why it matters on your chimney. A clear answer, and an updated estimate if needed, should come before you commit.
Checked on the chase top in Whisper Walk
- Cross-breaks or slope to shed water
- Flexible sealant at the collar
- Temporary cover over the open chase
- Water path from the old cover traced
Worth knowing before a chase cover is replaced
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.
Can you fit a cover with a screened, lidded section?
Some chase covers can be made with a screen and removable lid around the pipe. On a factory-built chimney, anything that acts as a shroud has to be listed for that chimney, so we check the maker's options before quoting one.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo