Chimney Chase Cover Replacement in Panama City, Florida
A sloped metal top that sheds rain off the framed chase.
- Licensed and insured
- Same-day service is available
- Family owned and operated
- Owned and run locally
At a glance
Chase cover replacement fits a new metal lid on the framed box around a factory-built chimney. Each cover is measured, sloped to shed rain and given a drip edge. Our Panama City crew uses stainless steel or aluminum, which outlasts painted steel in damp air.
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Why Panama City Homeowners Call Us
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Family owned and operated
Each chase cover is measured on your roof and fitted by our family crew.
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Upfront, honest pricing
The cover, metal choice and any framing repair are priced separately.
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Workmanship warranty
The fit and fastening are backed by our workmanship warranty.
What a chase cover does
A factory-built fireplace vents through a metal chimney pipe that runs up inside a framed enclosure, the chase. The chase cover is the sheet metal top of that enclosure, with a hole and collar where the chimney pipe comes through. If the cover leaks, water runs straight into the wood framing and down to the fireplace.
A chase cover is not a chimney cap. The cap sits on top of the pipe; the cover closes the whole box around it.
Why old covers fail
Builders often install thin, flat, painted steel covers. They sag in the middle, hold water and rust through within some years in humid or salty air. The rust then stains the siding below and opens holes that let rain into the chase.
A replacement cover is built with cross-breaks or a slope so water runs off, a raised collar around the pipe and a drip edge that throws water clear of the chase walls.
Choosing the metal
Stainless steel is the long-lasting choice and what we fit most often. Aluminum does not rust and suits many homes near the water. Galvanized steel costs less up front but tends to rust sooner in coastal air. We go over the options with you before ordering.
Each cover is measured and made to the size of your chase, so it fits tight without gaps at the edges.
Checking the chase while the cover is off
Removing the old cover shows the condition of the top plate and framing. Soft or rotted wood means water has been getting in for a while, and that repair is covered on our chimney chase repair page. We also check the storm collar and cap on the chimney pipe, which must be parts listed for that chimney system.
When everything is sound, the new cover goes on, fastened through the sides of the chase and sealed at the collar.
Chase Cover Jobs We Take On
- Custom chase cover measured and bent to the size of your chase
- Stainless steel chase cover or aluminum for salty, humid air
- Chase cover repair when only the collar seal or a seam has failed
- Chase cap replacement, the name many homeowners use for the chimney chase cap
Treat, Replace or Repair Under the Chase Cover
Panama City Chimney Emergency?
Our 24/7 emergency line is staffed around the clock, and after the danger passes we work out the repair with you.
Flames, a gas odor or a sounding CO alarm: take everyone out of the house and dial 911. Phone the gas utility only once you are outdoors.
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How We Handle Chimney Chase Cover Replacement
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Measure the chase
We measure the chase top and the chimney pipe collar for a custom fit.
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Remove the old cover
The rusted cover comes off and the framing underneath is checked.
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Fit the new cover
A sloped stainless or aluminum cover with a drip edge goes on.
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Seal the collar
The storm collar and cap are checked or replaced and the collar is sealed.
Questions Homeowners Ask Us
What is a chase cover on a chimney?
A chase cover is the sheet metal lid on top of a framed chimney chase, the box that hides a factory-built chimney pipe. The cover sheds rain off the chase and has a collar where the pipe passes through. A leaking cover lets water into the framing and down to the fireplace.
How much does a chimney chase cover replacement cost?
Chase cover replacement depends on the size of the chase, the metal chosen and whether the framing under the old cover needs repair. Stainless steel costs more than galvanized but lasts much longer in coastal air; roof access also plays a part, and the free inspection gives you a written price.
Is a chase cover the same as a chimney cap?
No. A chase cover is the metal lid on the framed chase box. The chimney cap sits on the chimney pipe itself and keeps rain and animals out of the flue. Most factory-built chimneys have both parts, and a leak can start at either one.
Why does a chase cover rust?
Chase covers rust when they are made of thin painted or galvanized steel and hold standing water on a flat top. Humid, salty air speeds up the corrosion; a cover with a sloped or cross-broken top, a drip edge and stainless steel or aluminum metal avoids most rust problems.
Can a chimney chase cover leak?
Yes. A chase cover leaks when it rusts through, sags and holds water, separates at the seams or loses the seal around the chimney pipe collar. The water runs into the wood framing of the chase and can show up as stains near the fireplace. Replacing the cover and sealing the collar stops the leak.
What is a chase cover made of?
Chase covers are usually made of galvanized steel, stainless steel or aluminum sheet metal. Galvanized is the cheapest and rusts soonest, especially near the coast; stainless steel and aluminum resist corrosion much better and are worth the difference on a home in a humid, salty climate.
Replace a Rusted Chase Cover
Get a sloped, custom-fit cover that sheds Panama City rain.