Repair and restoration

Chimney caps and chase covers

The chase cover is the metal lid on a framed chimney chase. Once it rusts through, water gets in. We measure yours and replace it with one that actually fits.

Chimney chase painted brown with a new stainless chase cover and cap on a shingle roof

How it works

  1. We measure

    Chase covers and caps are made to the size of your chimney, so we measure before we quote.

  2. You get a written quote

    The cover or cap, the material and the price in writing.

  3. We replace it

    The old cover or cap comes off, and the new one goes on and gets sealed.

Chase covers

A framed chimney is built of wood and covered in siding to match the house, with a metal chase cover on top. Galvanized covers rust with time. Rust streaks running down the siding under the cover are usually the first thing homeowners notice.

We measure the chase and replace the old cover with one made to fit it.

Chimney caps

We install caps on top of the chimney to keep rain and animals out of the flue, including custom caps for chimneys where a standard size doesn't fit.

What goes into the price

Every chimney is different, so this work is priced after we have looked at yours.

  • The size of the chase or chimney top, and how many flues come through it.
  • A standard size or one made to measure.
  • The material.

Before and after

  • Rusted chase cover and chimney cap on a green metal chimney chase
    Before
    The same chimney chase painted brown with a new stainless chase cover and cap
    After

    Before: Rusted chase cover and cap. After: Chase painted, new stainless cover and cap.

  • Fieldstone chimney with a cracked, weathered concrete crown and a tall stainless steel vent pipe
    Before
    The same fieldstone chimney with a new stainless steel cover and cap
    After

    Before: Cracked crown around the vent pipe. After: New stainless cover and cap.

Questions

More in questions and answers.

How do repair quotes work?

Repairs start with an inspection. We show you what we found, go over the options, and send you a written quote. Nothing starts until you've approved the quote.

Can you give me an estimate from pictures?

Yes. Send us pictures of your chimney and we can give you a rough idea of what the work involves. Any estimate from pictures is preliminary and is not a final price until we visit the property and inspect the job in person.

What does a chimney inspection cost?

A standard chimney inspection is $49, and that $49 is credited toward any repair or service we perform following the inspection. If you move forward with recommended work, the inspection fee goes toward the cost of the job.

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    Chimney crowns

    Cracked and crumbling crowns repaired, or rebuilt when they're too far gone to patch.

    Quoted after an inspection

  • Chimney crown coated with white sealant, seen from above

    Chimney waterproofing

    Water repellent for chimney masonry, applied once the joints and crown are sound.

    Quoted after an inspection

  • Fieldstone chimney with a new stainless steel cover and cap on a shingle roof

    Exterior chimney restoration

    Worn, stained or dated chimneys brought back so they look right on the house again.

    Quoted after an inspection

Book an inspection or cleaning

Pick a day and a 3-hour arrival window online. If you'd rather talk it through, call (248) 266-9991.

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