Chimney chase repair for Falcon Trace homeowners
We repair rotted chase framing, siding and stucco, then close the water path. Free inspection, then 10% off any service booked within 72 hours after it.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
What your chase estimate lists in Falcon Trace
- Tap test for hollow or loose stucco
- Top plate and framing under the cover
- Seam and flashing where the chase meets the house
- Cover replacement listed as its own line
Chase repair details that keep the wall dry
Insulation that has no place against the pipe
Homeowners sometimes stuff insulation into a chase to stop drafts or noise, and some chases were insulated when they were built. That insulation can end up packed against the chimney pipe. DuraVent's manual, as one example, says never to fill the clearance space with insulation and to keep building insulation away from the chimney.
Wet insulation can also hold water against the sheathing and framing, which speeds up rot on the inside faces of the chase walls. It can leave the back of the siding damp long after the outside looks dry.
When we open a chase, any insulation inside is checked by hand, including any packed above or below the opened section. Material in the clearance space comes out, and wet insulation is removed. Insulation that belongs in the chase walls stays in the stud bays, outside the clearance, and the estimate says what was removed and what stayed.
Straps and supports tied to the chase framing
Inside a tall chase, the chimney pipe may be held in line by straps or a stabilizer fastened to the chase framing. In DuraVent's DuraChimney II manual, for example, the stabilizer keeps the chimney centered in the chase and does not support its weight, and the same manual uses wall straps or stabilizers at set spacing to hold the air space around an enclosed chimney.
When the studs those parts are fastened to rot, the pipe can drift toward one wall. Replacing the framing without resetting the supports can leave the pipe off center and too close to the new wood.
Our crew marks each support before the framing comes out and refastens it to new framing in its listed position. We also check that the pipe stands plumb before the chase on your Falcon Trace home is closed up.
Interior drywall and paint after a chase leak
A leaking chase often leaves damage inside the house, in the ceiling beside the fireplace, the wall next to it or a closet the chimney passes through. That drywall and paint can only be fixed after the leak is stopped and the wall has dried out. Stains on painted ceilings tend to bleed back through ordinary paint unless a stain-blocking primer goes on first.
Fixing the inside first means doing it twice. Drywall that stays damp behind fresh paint can stain again and grow mildew.
Our crew stops the leak and repairs the chase, then checks the interior area for moisture before it is closed up. A moisture meter on the drywall decides that, not a guess. Interior repairs appear on their own line, and if you prefer your own painter, we tell you when the wall in your Falcon Trace home is ready for them.
Upfront pricing on chase repairs
Chase repairs have a reputation for growing once the siding comes off. Our pricing is set up so that does not catch you off guard. The estimate prices what the inspection can confirm and states in writing how any hidden damage will be handled. Framing is priced for the extent the probe found, and the estimate says so, so you know what the number is based on.
Every line has a price, from siding and trim to sheathing, framing, barrier, flashing and access. There are no hidden fees for disposal, setup or cleanup. If more damage turns up, you get a written change with its price before we do it.
That same approach applies to every home we work on in Falcon Trace, whether the chase needs a few boards or a full rebuild. You can hold our estimate against any other quote line by line and see exactly where the two differ.
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Chase repair questions we hear
Can a chase be changed from siding to stucco?
Yes, as long as the framing is sound and flat. Stucco over wood needs a two-layer barrier, corrosion-resistant lath and three coats, so we price it as its own option next to a like-for-like siding repair.
What happens to the chimney pipe while you work on the chase?
The pipe stays in place and is protected while the framing around it is replaced. Our crew keeps the listed air space clear and puts firestops, shields and supports back where the chimney maker's instructions call for them.
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