Chase cover replacement by local pros in MetroWest
A chase cover made to your MetroWest chimney's measurements and sloped to shed rain. Free inspection and a written price from our family-owned team.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
What your MetroWest chase cover estimate covers
- Pipe position and outside diameter recorded
- Hemmed drip edge on every side
- Seams sealed where the manual calls for it
- Old cover, screws and sealant removed and hauled away
Getting the chase top right in MetroWest
Refitting the storm collar above the cover
The storm collar is a cone-shaped band clamped around the pipe just above the chase cover collar, where it sheds rain over the gap below. When a cover is replaced, the old storm collar is often bent, rusted or cut, and reusing it can undo the new work. Manuals differ on exactly where sealant goes around the storm collar, so we follow the one written for your fireplace system. A new storm collar goes on the estimate when the old one no longer seats snugly.
Rust on the chimney pipe itself
The outer casing of a factory-built chimney pipe is meant to stay dry inside the chase. When rain has been getting past the cover, the top section of pipe can show surface rust or staining. Light surface marks may only need watching. Perforation or other damage to the pipe is a different matter, because the pipe is a listed component and replacement sections must be the ones approved for that chimney. We describe what we see and what it means for your system.
Painting a new cover to match the house
Some owners want the chase top to match the roof or trim color. Stainless and copper are usually left unpainted. Galvanized steel can be painted, but zinc needs the right primer or the paint may peel. If color matters to you, tell us early. We explain which metals take paint well, whether a factory-coated sheet is available and how painting affects the schedule. Paint on the skirt should stop short of the collar, where heat from the pipe can blister it.
Covers installed by a previous owner
When someone else installed the current cover, you may not know its metal, its age or who made it. We identify the material from its condition, check whether it was built for this chase or adapted from something else, and look for earlier repairs. That history helps explain the current problems. It does not change the goal, which is a cover made to your chase and to the instructions for the chimney system inside. If you have paperwork from the sale, a line about chimney or roof work can help us date the current cover.
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What MetroWest owners ask about chase covers
Do I need to be home for the work in MetroWest?
For the inspection, someone should let us look at the fireplace inside. Installation happens on the roof, so it can often be done while you are out, as long as access is arranged.
Can the rust stains on my siding be cleaned?
They can often be lightened, and that work is separate from replacing the cover. We list stain cleaning or touch-up paint on its own line so you can decide whether to include it.
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