Rusty chase top in Hampton? Ask our pros

Flat covers that hold water replaced with ones that slope. Free inspection for chimney chases in Hampton.

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Rot and firestops inside the chase

Leaking for years, a chase can hide more than wet siding. Inside, the framing may be rotten, and the firestops that the chimney maker calls for at each floor or ceiling level may be missing or damaged.

Where our specialists can reach inside, they look and tell you what they see. The chimney's clearance to wood and insulation is set by its listing, and firestops are part of how the system was designed. Anything missing or damaged is priced, with the trade that should handle it named. Reserve an inside-the-chase look in Hampton at (352) 675-6366.

Hampton recorded a population of 432 in the 2020 Census. Hampton is an inland service location, separate from the sea coast.

What's Included

Chase top work that comes with the job in Hampton

Rusted chase covers replaced
Stainless covers that skip the painting cycle
Rust stains on siding cleaned where possible
Covers fastened with corrosion-resistant screws

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Local Conditions

Galvanized covers hold up inland

Inland in Hampton, a galvanized chase cover from the maker's standard stock can last well if it slopes and sheds water. Stainless costs more and lasts longer still. Our specialists price both, explain how each will wear on your house, and match the fasteners to the metal you choose. Either metal is fitted with a slope, a turndown and a drip. The quote names the one you pick.

How It Works

What replacement day in Hampton involves

Check lid and box

The cover, collar, storm collar and cap are looked over first, along with the framing beneath.
Measure and order

The chase top is measured on every side, and the cover is made with slope and collars.
Fit and fasten

Soft framing is repaired, and the new cover is set, fastened through the sides and sealed.
Seal and cap

The storm collar is sealed to the maker's instructions and the listed cap goes back on.

Why Choose Us

Chase cover pros who check the box too

Locally owned and run
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The old cover is removed and hauled away, and the roof below is cleaned.

Your written price is freeThe price for the lid, the collar and anything wrong with the box beneath comes on a written quote, free.
Same-day service is availableSame-day visits are available to cover a leaking chase in Hampton until the new top arrives.
Family owned and runA family-owned business that measures twice so your chase cover fits the first time.

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Why a chase cover needs slope

A flat piece of sheet metal on top of a chase holds water in every low spot, and standing water is what rusts a cover through. The chimney maker's instructions call for the top to slope away from the pipe opening, with Majestic giving a minimum of a quarter inch per foot.

Our pros have new covers built with that slope, using a raised center, diagonal breaks or a pitched shape, so water runs toward the edges and off the drip.

A cover that sheds water dries quickly after rain, and a dry cover lasts far longer than one that sits in a puddle.

How a chase cover rusts through

Rust on a chase cover starts where water stays longest: in low spots on a flat top, along seams, around the collar and at fastener holes. The zinc coating wears there first, then the steel beneath starts to rust.

Once a hole opens, water runs straight into the chase every time it rains, soaking the framing and the insulation around the pipe, and reaching the fireplace below.

Those spots get a close look on every inspection. A cover with surface rust can sometimes be cleaned and coated; one with pitting or holes needs replacing, and a sloped stainless cover stops the cycle.

The cap on top of the pipe

The cap on a factory-built chimney pipe is part of the tested system, and chimney makers call for the cap listed for that fireplace and chimney. The Florida Building Code allows a decorative shroud over a factory-built chimney only when it's listed and labeled for that chimney.

Swapping a chase cover means lifting the cap off and putting it back, so it gets checked for rust and damage while it's off.

If it needs replacing, our pros read the rating plate and fit the listed cap instead of a generic one that looks close. The rating plate is the guide.

Free Inspection

Your chase top, inspected at no charge

Listed cap on the pipe and any decorative shroud
Pipe height above the roof against the maker's rule
Framing at the top of the chase for softness and rot
Flashing and water barrier where the chase meets the roof

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Book your new chase cover today and claim a 10% discount on your first service.

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FAQs

Chase top questions we hear

Should I choose galvanized or stainless?

Galvanized costs less and lasts well if it slopes and sheds water. Stainless costs more, lasts much longer and doesn't need painting. Our specialists price both.

Is a chase cover covered by a warranty?

Yes, our workmanship warranty covers the cover we fit, and the quote records its metal, size and how the collar and storm collar were sealed. Reserve your free chase inspection in Hampton at (352) 675-6366.

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