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A rusted, damaged, or poorly fitted chimney chase cover can allow rainwater to enter the chase and contribute to deterioration around the fireplace system. Fort Worth Chimney Sweeps fabricates and installs custom-fit replacement chase covers for factory-built chimneys throughout Fort Worth. Each replacement cover is measured for the existing chase, chimney pipe, and required openings to help shed rainwater and protect the system below. Our family-owned company has served Fort Worth-area homeowners since 1991.
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Rusted, leaking, warped or poorly fitted metal should be measured before a replacement is fabricated.
Custom-Fitted for Fort Worth Homes Since 1991
Signs Your Chimney Chase Cover May Need Replacement
A chimney chase cover should be evaluated when it no longer fits correctly or directs rainwater away from the chase. Common warning signs include:
Rust stains on the chase cover or chimney siding
Holes, corrosion, cracks, or separated seams
Water pooling on top instead of draining away
Loose, warped, damaged, or poorly fitted metal
Water stains, damp odors, or visible moisture near the fireplace or chimney chase
A ground-level photo of the chimney and a description of where water appears can help Cindy prepare for your appointment. If you already have a photo of the chase top, include it; there is no need to climb onto the roof to take one. Photos cannot replace the measurements needed for fabrication. Fort Worth Chimney Sweeps measures the existing chase and required pipe openings before recommending a custom-fit replacement.
Custom Chase Cover Replacement Projects
Custom-fitted replacement chase cover and chimney cap installed to cover the factory-built chimney chase top.
Before and after: original chimney-chase top followed by a custom-fitted replacement chase cover and chimney cap.
Benbrook project: replacement chase cover, chimney cap installation, and water-repellent treatment shown before and after.
Benbrook chimney restoration showing the original top during service and the completed custom chase cover and chimney cap installation.
Why a Custom-Fitted Chimney Chase Cover Matters
Measured for the Existing Chase, Chimney Pipe, and Openings
Unlike a generic one-size-fits-all cover, a custom chimney chase cover is fabricated for the dimensions of the existing chase, chimney pipe, and required penetrations. Proper fit, drainage, clearances, secure attachment, and sealing details are important parts of the installation.
Fort Worth Chimney Sweeps evaluates the existing cover, chase-top dimensions, chimney components, and surrounding openings before recommending replacement. The final configuration depends on the factory-built fireplace system, existing conditions, measurements, and accessibility.
What to Expect From a Properly Fitted Replacement Chase Cover
Custom Fit: We measure the chimney chase and existing penetrations so the replacement cover can be fabricated to the dimensions required for that installation. Proper fit and drainage help direct water away from the chase top.
Durable Exterior Construction: A properly fabricated chase cover should use corrosion-resistant metal suitable for exterior chimney exposure. Correct fit, drainage, secure attachment, and careful sealing around penetrations are important for long-term performance.
Water Management: A properly fitted chase cover helps direct rainwater away from the top of the chimney chase. Openings around flue pipes and other penetrations must be correctly fitted and sealed while allowing the chimney system to function as designed.
Careful Installation: Our experienced technicians position and secure the replacement chase cover, then seal appropriate penetrations and attachment points as needed for the existing chimney system.
Chimney Chase Cover Replacement FAQs
What is the difference between a chimney chase cover and a chimney cap?
A chase cover is the large metal covering installed across the top of a factory-built chimney chase. A chimney cap or termination cap covers the chimney-pipe opening above it. The components serve different purposes, and both must be properly fitted for the existing chimney system.
Can a leaking chimney chase cover be repaired, or must it be replaced?
It depends on the cover’s condition, fit, drainage, seams, penetrations, and amount of corrosion. A limited sealing issue may require a different solution than a rusted, perforated, warped, or poorly fitted cover. Fort Worth Chimney Sweeps evaluates the visible conditions before recommending repair or custom replacement.
How is a custom replacement chase cover measured?
The existing chase top is measured along with the chimney-pipe openings and other required penetrations. The cover must account for fit, drainage, clearances, attachment points, and sealing details. Roof access and the condition of the existing chimney components can also affect the final installation plan.
How much does chimney chase cover replacement cost in Fort Worth?
The cost depends on the chase dimensions, number and size of chimney-pipe openings, selected metal, roof height and accessibility, existing damage, and whether compatible chimney-cap or storm-collar components are also needed. Fort Worth Chimney Sweeps evaluates and measures the existing system before providing the recommended scope and price.
Will replacing the chase cover stop every chimney leak?
No. Water may also enter through damaged chimney siding, flashing, roofing, chimney-cap components, storm-collar seals, or other openings. The visible chimney and chase conditions should be evaluated so the recommended work addresses the likely source instead of assuming the chase cover is responsible for every leak.
If your existing chase cover is rusted, damaged, leaking, or no longer fitting correctly, Fort Worth Chimney Sweeps can evaluate the chase top and recommend an appropriate replacement. A properly fitted chase cover helps manage rainwater and protect the enclosed chase from unnecessary moisture exposure.
Call Cindy at 817-205-2072 or request custom chase cover service online.
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