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Gainesville chimney chase repair, siding to studs

Siding rotting around your chimney chase? Local pros from a family-run business rebuild it after a free look.

  • Family owned and run
  • Free inspection first
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  • Locally owned and operated
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What's Included

Every layer of a chase we repair

A chimney chase is the wood-framed box built around a metal chimney pipe, then sided or stuccoed to match the house. When its top cover rusts or the siding splits, water gets inside and rots the framing, and the chase starts to bulge, lean or stain a ceiling. As a local family business, we open it up, replace what's rotted and close off the water path, once a free inspection shows the damage.

  • Rotted chimney chase repair, framing and sheathing replaced
  • Chimney chase siding repair to match the house
  • Stucco chimney chase repair over new lath and barrier
  • Wood chimney chase repair where trim and boards have softened
  • Top cover and storm collar sealed tight against rain
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Photos

Chimney chases and chase repair, pictured

A worker nails new unpainted lap siding boards onto the side of a chimney chase on a metal roof.
The side of a chimney chase is opened, showing water-darkened sheathing and new wood framing.

How It Works

What happens when we open up your chase

  1. Check the symptoms and system

    The visit considers visible damage, potential water entry and the fireplace or venting system inside the chase.

  2. Define any opening needed

    If concealed damage is suspected, the proposed access and investigation are discussed before removal.

  3. Price the affected components

    Framing, backing, cladding and top-cover work are scoped from the findings, with the actual equipment clearances preserved.

  4. Review the completed scope

    Our pros explain the work completed and any remaining recommendations before the visit ends.

Repair Options

New siding, new framing or a rebuilt chase

What we replace depends on how far the water got into the chase.

WhenWhat we doWe check
WhenSiding cracked, framing still dryWhat we doNew siding and sealed seamsWe checkMoisture in the sheathing behind the siding
WhenRot in sheathing and a few studsWhat we doChimney chase framing repair, then new sidingWe checkAir space around the metal chimney
WhenFraming rotted through or chase leaningWhat we doChimney chase rebuild from the roof upWe checkRoof deck and flashing at the chase base

Materials

What goes into rebuilding your chase

Framing lumber and sheathing
Studs and sheathing to the wall framing rules in the Florida Building Code's residential chapter 6, kept clear of the chimney as its listing requires.
Siding or stucco to match
Siding installed to its maker's instructions, or stucco over lath and a water-resistive barrier, matched to your house.
Chase cover and storm collar
A sloped metal cover with a raised collar and a storm collar sealed around the chimney pipe.

Cost Factors

What makes one chase repair cost more than another

  1. How much wood has rotted

    Siding alone is a small job; rotted studs and sheathing add framing work.

  2. Siding type

    Matching an older siding profile or stucco texture takes more time than standard boards.

  3. Chase height

    Tall chases need more material and more setup to work safely.

  4. The top cover

    A rusted or flat cover feeding the leak is replaced and listed separately.

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Claim 10% off your first service

Book chase repair today, and our pros take 10% off that first service.

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Free Inspection

Probed and checked on a free chase visit

  • The chase cover, its slope and any rust or pooling
  • The storm collar and seal around the metal chimney
  • Siding and trim, checked for swelling, splits and soft spots
  • Sheathing and framing probed for rot where water shows
  • Flashing where the chase meets the roof
  • Water stains inside, near the fireplace or in the attic

Why Choose Us

Chase repairs handled by a family business

  • 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

Our pros fix the leak and the rot on the same job, because fresh siding over a wet box won't last. The metal chimney inside keeps the air space its listing calls for while we work around it. Every repair is priced up front, there are no hidden fees at the end, and the job isn't done until you're satisfied. Have a pro trace your leak at (352) 675-6366.

  • Your written price is freeYour chase estimate is free and lists siding, sheathing and framing work separately.
  • Our workmanship warrantyRotted wood we replace comes back under our workmanship warranty.
  • Same-day service is availableWhen a leaking chase can't wait, a same-day visit may be possible if the schedule allows.
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FAQs

What to know before we open your chase

Is there an early opening for a leaking chase?

We'll set the first opening we have, with same-day visits when the schedule allows. Keep the fireplace off if water is reaching the firebox or the room.

Will I pay to find out what the chase needs?

No, there's no charge for it. Siding, sheathing, framing and the top cover each appear as their own line.

Can your pros fix a chase in Hampton or Starke?

We do, all of Bradford along with Alachua, Gilchrist, Levy and Union counties. A soft or leaking chase in either town gets the same free inspection, so claim yours whenever you're ready.

What does wood chimney chase repair involve?

Our pros strip the damaged siding, cut out rotted sheathing and studs, and frame back in with the chimney's required air space kept clear. New sheathing, siding or stucco and a sealed cover finish the job.

Should I replace the chase cover or the whole chase?

If the framing is still sound, a new cover and siding repairs will do. Once studs have rotted or the chase leans, the frame needs rebuilding. A free inspection shows which; reserve yours at (352) 675-6366.

Common Problems

When a chase starts showing water damage

  • Siding swollen or peeling on the chase

    Water is soaking the chase walls. Our pros find the entry, then replace the damaged siding and anything rotted behind it.

  • Brown marks on the ceiling below the chase

    Water inside the chase is running down to the room below. We trace it from the cover down and stop it.

  • The chase has a visible lean

    Framing at the base or roof line has rotted. That calls for rebuilding the frame before new siding goes on.

  • Soft spots when you press the boards

    The sheathing under the siding has decayed. We cut it out and replace it with sound material.

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Chimney Services

Chase cover and chimney work that fits with it

Full service details

What's inside a chimney chase

A framed chase encloses a fireplace's chimney or vent, but the equipment inside can vary. The appliance and venting labels identify the system. Their instructions determine clearances, supports and any firestops or shields needed where it passes through the house.

That makes a chase repair more than replacing the visible siding. Proposed framing and sheathing work has to respect the equipment inside, and any uncertain system details need resolving before the enclosure is rebuilt.

Why chases rot from the top

A damaged cover, collar, flashing or cladding joint can admit rain into a chase. Staining or soft material deserves investigation, but its position alone does not prove which opening caused the problem. The repair scope should address the water entry as well as any damaged backing found.

If siding must be opened to understand concealed damage, that next step should be explained before work starts. A cover repair and replacement framing may need separate scope decisions; neither should be assumed from a stain seen at ground level.

Talk to us about a leaking chase

Our local specialists trace the water and check the framing at no charge. Set up your chase check at (352) 675-6366.

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