Chimney chase cover replacement in Oakland

What we check while the top is open

The time the cover is off gives the only full view of the chase top, so we use it. Findings are recorded in writing, and anything outside the cover replacement is priced as its own item for you to approve or decline.

• The outer casing of the chimney pipe, for rust or damage
• The joints where pipe sections lock together
• The edges of the framing and sheathing at the top
• Debris, nests or wet insulation inside the enclosure

A chase cover still matters if you never burn

Many homes have a factory-built fireplace that has not been lit in years, while its chase top keeps sitting in the weather. A failing cover lets water reach the framing, the insulation and the unit itself whether the fireplace is used or not. Replacing the cover protects the house structure even if you never plan to light a fire, and it keeps the option of using the fireplace open for later. If you plan to remove the fireplace one day, the chase still needs a sound top until that work is done.

Backed by our satisfaction guarantee

Every chase cover we install comes with our workmanship warranty and our 100% satisfaction guarantee. Should the finished work fall short, tell us and our crew comes back to set it right. Book within 72 hours after the free inspection and 10% comes off, written into the estimate before you approve it. The inspection that comes first is free, so you see the full scope before deciding anything. The satisfaction guarantee covers the work we do on your chase, from the measurements to the finished water test.

Timing the cover with exterior painting

If the house is due for exterior paint, replace the chase cover first. The new skirt and drip edge change how the top of the chase looks and where water runs, and painters can then finish the siding right up to the new metal. Painting first and replacing the cover afterward risks scuffs and fastener holes in fresh paint. We are glad to share our schedule with your painter. If the painters are already booked, we can often fit the cover work in the days before they start.