Chimney chase cover replacement in Lake Como
Rust streaks, a sagging top or water in the fireplace? Our Lake Como chase cover specialists find the cause and quote the fix in writing.
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- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
How we price chase covers in Lake Como
- Both diagonals checked for square
- Storm collar refitted or replaced
- Skirt depth sized to clear the wall finish
- 10% off any service booked within 72 hours
How a new chase cover keeps Lake Como chases dry
What happens to a galvanized cover
Many builder-installed covers are galvanized steel, plain steel protected by a zinc coating. The zinc protects the steel by slowly corroding in its place. Once the coating is used up, first where water sits or where the sheet was cut, the steel beneath begins to rust. White powdery deposits are zinc at work, and orange staining means the steel itself is exposed. When rust has reached the sheet, replacement is the dependable repair. Painting over rust on a thinned sheet only hides the problem for a season or two.
Soft wood under the old cover
Lifting a failed cover sometimes reveals dark, soft wood along the top plates or sheathing of the chase. A new cover cannot fasten well to rotted framing, and the damp continues beneath it. That is structural enclosure work, handled as chimney chase repair, and we price it separately for you to approve before we proceed. When the rot is limited, the framing repair and the new cover can often be scheduled together so the chase is closed up once.
Chases that open into the attic
On some homes the chase is open to the attic at its base. Water entering through the cover can then show up as stains on attic framing or insulation near the chase. If you can safely look in the attic, note any staining where the chase meets it. We may ask to look there during the inspection, because it helps confirm whether the chase top is the source. Fresh staining that darkens after rain points to an active leak, while dry, faded marks may be old history.
A pipe that leans out of plumb
Sometimes the pipe above the cover leans, pulling the collar and storm collar out of line and opening a gap on one side. The cause may be a loose support, a damaged section or an old impact. We note the lean and check what can be seen of the supports from the top. Straightening or supporting the pipe is chimney system work that must follow the manufacturer's instructions, so it is described and priced separately. A leaning pipe can also rub against the new collar, so the lean is addressed before or with the cover work.
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How long does chase cover replacement take?
It usually takes two visits. We measure at the free inspection, the cover is fabricated to those measurements, and installation follows once it is ready. You get a timeline when you approve the work.
How does the 72-hour discount work?
Book any service within 72 hours after your free inspection and 10% comes off. We write the discount into your estimate, so the price you approve already includes it.
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