New chase covers for homes in High Springs

Water in the firebox of a factory-built fireplace? Book a free chase inspection in High Springs and find the source.

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Fastening the new cover properly

In wind, a chase cover has to stay put, and it's fastened into the wooden chase framing through its turned-down edge. Fasteners that rust, or ones driven into soft wood, let the cover lift and the edges open.

Our pros fasten new covers with corrosion-resistant screws suited to the framing, placed through the side of the turndown where water won't sit on them, and seal the joints. If the framing under the edge is soft, it's repaired first so the fasteners have something solid to hold. Reserve a securely fastened chase cover in High Springs by phoning (352) 675-6366.

About 17 miles, measured point to point, lie between High Springs and the Gainesville reference point. Our specialists serve High Springs as part of Alachua County.

What's Included

Every piece of the chase top we replace

Sloped tops that shed water to the edges
Collars sized and placed for each pipe
Collars on the pipe reseated and sealed
Listed caps checked and refitted

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Local Conditions

Chases with a vent and a chimney

A chase in High Springs can carry a chimney pipe and a vent for another appliance. Each needs its own collar, and the terminations need spacing between them. Our pros measure both pipes and have the cover made with collars placed to match, checking the spacing against the maker's guidance. Spacing and heights follow the chimney maker's guidance. Each collar is sized to its pipe.

How It Works

Four stops from measure to storm collar

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

A family business that knows factory-built chimneys

Locally owned and run
A family-run company
100% satisfaction guarantee
Your inspection is free
Same-day visits available
Arrange a visit, take 10% off

In High Springs, each storm collar is sealed exactly as the chimney maker's instructions describe.

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 High Springs 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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The job a chase cover does

Factory-built fireplaces send their smoke up a metal chimney pipe, and on many homes that pipe climbs the exterior wall inside a framed box called a chase. The chase is covered in siding like the rest of the house.

The chase cover seals the top of that box. It keeps rain, animals and debris out of the chase while the pipe passes up through a collar in its center.

Majestic, for one, requires a chase top on these installations and describes how it's built. When it fails, water runs straight down into the framing and the fireplace below.

Measuring for a custom cover

Chases are framed to suit each house, so their tops come in every size, and they're rarely perfectly square. A cover that fits needs to be made to measure.

Each side of the chase top is measured, then both diagonals; our specialists note where the pipe comes through and how big it is, and record any other vent or pipe passing through.

Those measurements go to the sheet-metal shop, and the cover comes back with its turndown, drip, slope and collar in the right places. It's a second trip, and it's what makes the new cover fit tight on every edge.

Galvanized, painted or stainless

Chase covers are made from galvanized steel, painted galvanized, or stainless steel. Galvanized is the least expensive and relies on its zinc coating, which slowly wears away where water sits.

Painted galvanized adds a layer that looks good until the paint fails, and then rust spreads under it. Stainless steel doesn't rely on a coating, lasts much longer and doesn't need repainting, though it costs more at the start.

You'll hear how each will look and wear on your house, and whichever you choose, the fasteners are matched to it. The metal is named on the quote. Stainless also keeps its looks.

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What we look at on top of the chase in High Springs

Turndown, drip edge and how the cover laps over the siding
Collar height, fit and seams around each chimney pipe
Storm collar seating and sealant on the pipe
Firestops and insulation clearance seen inside the chase

Claim 10% off your first service

Stainless or galvanized, the first cover we fit for you is 10% off if you book today.

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FAQs

Asked about chase covers in High Springs

Do you fix rotten wood under the cover?

Our pros repair the framing at the top of the chase so the new cover has solid wood to fasten into. Larger carpentry and siding work is named on the quote with the right trade.

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 High Springs at (352) 675-6366.

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