Your chimney chase repair crew in Plymouth
Our technicians probe the whole chase, not only the stain, so your Plymouth estimate matches the real repair.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
Chase repair scope for your Plymouth home
- Moisture readings across each face of the chase
- Replacement siding matched to the existing profile
- Top plate and framing under the cover
- Paint on new siding and trim
Our approach to chase repair in Plymouth
Giving water that gets past the siding a way out
Siding and stucco both let a little water through. Section R703.1.1 of the Florida Building Code describes an exterior wall that keeps water from building up inside it, using a water-resistive barrier plus a way to drain water that gets past the cladding back to the outside.
On a chase, that drainage path ends at the bottom edge of the siding or at the flashing on the roof. If the bottom edge is caulked shut or buried in roofing cement, water that should drain out stays in the wall.
We check that the base of each chase wall can drain. Sealant that blocks the path comes out, and the bottom edge is detailed so water leaves the wall at the flashing. That detail is written into the estimate, so it does not get lost between trades.
Framing that carries the chimney load
A factory-built chimney has real weight, so the framing that holds it matters. R1005.5 of the Florida Building Code says that where joists, rafters or other structural members support a factory-built chimney, those members are designed to carry the added load.
Depending on the system, the weight of the pipe may rest on the fireplace or on a support anchored to the framing. DuraVent's DuraChimney II manual, as one example, anchors its supplementary support to nearby building framing. When chase framing that carries a support has rotted, that load has to come off safely before the wood is replaced. Temporary blocking or bracing holds things in place while old wood comes out and new wood goes in.
Our crew identifies what carries the pipe before any framing is cut. Supports tied to rotted wood are reattached to new framing sized for the load, following the chimney maker's instructions. Support work is noted on its own in the estimate, and the pipe stays braced the whole time the wood is being changed.
A home inspection note about the chase
Home inspection reports often flag a chase with notes like soft wood at the base, damaged siding, staining, missing flashing or a cover that needs attention. Those notes describe what the inspector saw from outside, not how far the damage goes.
If you are buying or selling, a clear repair scope helps everyone agree on what needs to be done and by whom. Sellers often want the repair done before listing, while buyers may want a firm price to negotiate with. Both need the same thing, a scope that names each layer and each item.
Our technicians inspect the chase against the report, probe the areas it names and give you a written estimate that answers each note. The cover, the chase repair and any roofing are listed separately, so buyers, sellers and agents can see what each item covers for a home in Plymouth.
Same-day chase inspections when available
When a chase starts leaking into the house, waiting a week for someone to look is hard. Same-day inspections are available when the schedule allows, so a technician can check the chase, find the water path and put temporary protection in place.
A same-day visit does not mean a rushed repair. Temporary protection buys time, and the permanent repair is planned and priced in a written estimate like any other job. A leaking chase is usually covered from the top down, with the metal top protected and any open siding sheeted until the crew returns.
Ring early in the day for the best chance at a same-day slot for homes in Plymouth. If the schedule is full, we tell you honestly when the first opening is, and our 24/7 emergency line is there for water coming in after hours. A same-day visit still ends with a free written estimate.
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What homeowners ask about chase work
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.
How long will my chase be open to the weather?
That depends on how much of the wall comes off and on curing time if the finish is stucco. We give you the plan at the start, and any open section is covered before the crew leaves each day.
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