Chimney chase repair with a written estimate in Pineloch
Protect the chimney inside your chase. Free inspection, upfront pricing and 10% off in Pineloch when you book within 72 hours after it.
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- Locally run
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- Same-day service available
Each chase repair line, spelled out in Pineloch
- Two-layer barrier behind stucco on wood sheathing
- Apron and back flashing at the chase base
- Seam and flashing where the chase meets the house
- Trim primed, installed and sealed at joints
How we repair chimney chases in Pineloch
Wall chases that reach down to the ground
A chase that runs from the ground up the side of the house has a bottom edge that stays wetter than the rest. Soil, mulch, sprinkler spray and rain splashing off a walkway all reach the lowest boards and the sill.
The Florida Building Code, section R317.1, calls for wood that sits close to the ground or to exposed slabs, including siding, sheathing and wall framing, to be naturally durable or preservative-treated. That is why the sill of a wall chase gets the closest look.
When we repair the bottom of a wall chase, rotted sill and stud ends are replaced with decay-resistant material where the code calls for it. We check the clearance to soil and mulch and point out sprinklers aimed at the wall. Small changes like those keep the new wood dry.
Fiber-cement siding joints on a chase
Fiber-cement siding holds up well on a chase when its joints get the right detail. For panels, R703.10.1 puts vertical and horizontal joints over framing and protects them with caulking, battens, flashing or shiplap. For lap siding, R703.10.2 protects the ends with caulking, an H-section joint cover or a strip of flashing behind the joint. Fasteners follow the code table or the maker's instructions.
An unprotected joint lets water reach the cut edges and the sheathing behind them. Face nails driven too deep break the surface and give water another way in.
We cut and seal new fiber-cement pieces as the maker directs, protect the joints and set nails flush. Paint follows soon after installation, so no bare edge is left out in the weather. The estimate names the siding product and the joint detail we will use. Where old and new pieces meet, the joint is detailed the same way, so the patch does not become the next leak.
Opening the chase one section at a time
Some damage can only be seen once the siding comes off. Rather than stripping the whole chase on the first day, our crew opens the worst area first and works outward until the wood is firm.
Opening in stages keeps as much sound siding in place as possible and limits how much of the chase is exposed at once. It also gives you a clear point to decide on any extra work before we go further. The first area opened is usually the base or the corner with the worst probe readings.
Each opened section is covered at the end of the day. When the edge of the damage is found, we show you, patch the barrier into the old and close that area before opening the next. On homes in Pineloch, this is how we keep the repair no larger than it needs to be.
Save 10% on chase repair booked within 72 hours
Any service booked within 72 hours after the free inspection is 10% off, and chimney chase repair counts. A few boards at the base or a full chimney chase rebuild, the offer is the same.
The offer does not change how we scope the job. Hidden damage found once the chase is open is still written up and approved before it is done. You still get the free inspection, a line-by-line estimate and the same materials and methods. Siding, sheathing, framing, barrier and flashing are each priced on their own lines, with disposal, access and cleanup listed too, so you can see what the total is made of before you approve anything.
Book within 72 hours after the inspection, mention the offer, and our family-owned team will apply it to your chase repair in Pineloch. It pairs with our workmanship warranty and 100% satisfaction guarantee on the finished work.
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Your chase repair questions, answered
How do you price damage you cannot see yet?
The estimate prices what the inspection can confirm and explains how hidden damage is handled. If opening the chase shows more rot, we stop, show you and write up the added work with its price. Nothing extra is done until you approve it.
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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