Rusty chase top in Waldo? Ask our pros

Soft siding or rot under a rusty cover? Get a free inspection in Waldo and see what the chase needs.

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Metal fireplaces and a home purchase

Looking at a house with a metal fireplace in a chase? The chase cover is easy to miss on a general home inspection, and a rusted one can mean water damage inside the chase. You'll also hear what the fireplace model is and whether its parts are still available.

Before closing, have our local pros look over the cover, the storm collar, the cap and the framing they can see; the findings and any repair prices come up front, ready for your negotiation. They'll also read the fireplace's rating plate so you know what you're buying. Ask for a chase check before you buy in Waldo by calling (352) 675-6366.

About 14 miles, measured point to point, lie between Waldo and the Gainesville reference point. Our specialists serve Waldo as part of Alachua County.

What's Included

Every piece of the chase top we replace

Covers made to measure for each chase
Turned-down edges with a working drip
Covers fastened with corrosion-resistant screws
Old covers hauled away from Waldo

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Local Conditions

Insulation around the pipe

Insulation inside a chase in Waldo can slump against the chimney pipe after years of water from a failing cover, closing the clearance the chimney's listing calls for. Our specialists note any insulation touching the pipe where it can be seen and price correcting it to the listing. Wet insulation is replaced once the leak is stopped. The correction follows the chimney's listing.

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

Siding, framing and roofing work are named on the quote with the right trade.

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 Waldo 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 collar where the pipe comes through

The pipe opening and collar are part of the chase-top design. Their dimensions and joints must follow the instructions for the actual system, including any ventilation that must remain open. Our pros check those details before a cover is ordered.

The opening must allow the movement and ventilation specified for the actual chimney. A collar dimension from another manual cannot establish that clearance, and required gaps must not simply be filled with sealant.

Our pros measure the pipe positions and inspect the existing joints before specifying a cover. The proposed collar and fastening details should explain how the replacement suits this system and manages water around each opening.

Caulk around the pipe isn't the fix

It's tempting to caulk the pipe tight to the collar and call it done. Majestic's instructions warn against caulking the chimney pipe to the chase top collar, since the pipe needs to move as it heats and some systems rely on air moving around it.

The storm collar is what sheds water from that gap, and it's sealed to the pipe the way the chimney maker describes.

Our specialists follow each maker's instructions for which joints get sealant and which stay open. Sealing the wrong gap can damage the chimney, so the manual for your model is read before any caulk comes out.

How high the pipe has to stand

Roof geometry and nearby building portions matter when termination height is assessed. The actual chimney's instructions determine how its height is measured and what arrangement is permitted. Our specialists check that configuration before a cover or termination is changed.

On a tall chase, the pipe still has to meet that rule above the new cover. Our pros check the height when they replace the cover and tell you if the pipe falls short. Any extension has to come from the same maker, and your quote says who fits it.

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What we look at on top of the chase in Waldo

Slope of the cover and whether it sheds water to the edges
Storm collar seating and sealant on the pipe
Listed cap on the pipe and any decorative shroud
Signs of animals inside the chase before sealing it

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FAQs

Asked about chase covers in Waldo

Why shouldn't the pipe be caulked to the collar?

Chimney makers such as Majestic warn against it, since the pipe needs to move as it heats. The storm collar sheds water from that gap and is sealed the way the maker describes.

Do you check for animals before sealing the chase?

Yes. Nothing gets sealed in. If an animal is nesting in the chase, our animal removal specialists handle it before the new cover goes on.

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