Family-owned chase cover service in Sky Lake

Comparing two chase cover quotes

Two quotes can both say chase cover replacement and describe very different jobs. Our estimate lists each of these items in plain language so a side-by-side comparison is easy. A lower price that leaves out the storm collar or uses a thinner sheet is a different job, even if both say chase cover.

• The metal and its grade, and the sheet thickness
• How the top is shaped to drain, and the collar height
• Skirt depth, drip edge and fasteners
• Whether the storm collar and cap are included
• How hidden damage under the old cover will be handled

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.

Wet insulation inside the chase

Some chases are insulated on their inside walls, and insulation soaked through a failed top stays damp for a long time. Wet insulation loses much of its value and holds moisture against the framing. If we see wet or matted insulation from the top, we note it. Whether it needs removal depends on how far it extends, which may mean opening the chase from the side, a separate job priced for your approval. Insulation that was wet only once and has dried may be fine, which is one reason we describe what we see before recommending removal.

What to tell us when you call

A few details help us plan the inspection of your Sky Lake chase, and none of them requires a ladder. You do not need to know the metal or the fireplace model. If you still have closing papers or the fireplace manual, those help too. If the fireplace is on a second floor or behind furniture, mention it so we plan the inside look as well.

• When you first noticed rust, stains or noise
• Whether the fireplace burns wood and is still in use
• Whether the roof or siding was replaced recently
• How many stories the chase rises