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Chimney Chase Cover Replacement in Burien, WA
Measured-to-fit stainless or galvanized chase covers for Burien's prefab chimneys, near SR 518 and the newer infill. Starting at $299.
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Burien is mostly a brick-chimney city, but the homes built from the 1980s on are different: the townhome rows near SR 518 and Southwest 148th Street, and the infill lots along Ambaum Boulevard and Des Moines Memorial Drive. Those have factory-built fireplaces inside a wood-framed chase wrapped in siding, and the only thing keeping rain out of the chase is a sheet-metal cover on top. The original covers were usually flat galvanized steel. After a few decades of Burien weather they rust through at the seams and screw holes, sag into a puddle around the flue collar, and leave orange streaks on the siding. The next step is wet plywood inside the chase and a stain on the ceiling next to the fireplace.
We measure the chase, fabricate a cover that is cross-broken so water runs to the edges, with a tall collar at the flue and a drip edge that clears the siding. Chase covers start at $299, the quote is free, and we price match plus 10-25% off any written bid. Burien is about 20 minutes from our North Renton office, so standard sizes can often be measured and installed the same day. If the framing has gone soft, we show you the photos and quote a chase rebuild, starting at $299.
Symptoms
Signs Burien homeowners notice
- Rust-colored streaks down the siding below the top of the chimney
- Standing water or rust pooling on top of the chimney after rain
- Water dripping onto the fireplace or staining the ceiling beside it
- Soft, swollen, or peeling siding and trim near the top of the chase
- A cover that rattles or lifts at the edges in wind
- Visible rust holes or a sagging center in the metal lid
Burien Conditions
Why this happens in Burien
A flat cover in Burien is never dry. The Sea-Tac station on the city's eastern edge gives a 1991-2020 normal of 40.34 inches of rain over roughly 150-156 days a year, with November averaging 6.31 inches and the October-through-March wet season carrying about 29.65 inches. A cover that sags even slightly holds a puddle for that entire stretch, and standing water is what eats galvanized steel at the fastener holes and folded seams. On the Sound side of the city wind adds salt spray and drives rain under the cover's lip.
Shade finishes the job. Regional roofing guidance says Western Washington moss spreads fastest October through April on north-facing or tree-shaded surfaces, and the fir-lined lots of north Burien and the bluff above Seahurst put many chases in that position. Moss and needles on a cover block drainage, so the puddle lasts longer and rust starts sooner. Once water is inside, the chase framing typically stays wet until summer.
How It Works
Our chimney chase cover replacement process
Measure the chase
We measure the chase, the flue pipe diameter and position, and the skirt height so the new cover fits without gaps.
Fabricate the cover
The replacement is made from stainless steel or aluminum with a cross-break, raised collar, and a drip-edge skirt over the siding.
Remove the old cover
The rusted lid comes off and we inspect and dry out the top plate. Minor wood damage is addressed before the new cover goes on.
Set and fasten
The new cover is fastened through the skirt into the sides of the chase, never through the top, and the collar is sealed to the flue pipe with high-temperature sealant.
Cap and check
We reinstall or replace the flue cap, confirm the storm collar is sealed, and photograph the finished top for you.
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Chimney Chase Cover Replacement in Burien — FAQ
How can I tell if my Burien chase cover has failed without going on the roof?
Look for orange rust streaks on the siding just below the top of the chase, a brown stain or bubbling paint on the ceiling near the fireplace, or a musty smell in the room above. Any of those is enough to ask for a free quote. Please do not climb up to check; we inspect the cover and probe the framing from our own ladder.
Does a chase cover near the water at Three Tree Point need stainless steel?
We recommend it. Galvanized covers last, but salt air off the Sound and near-constant wetting from October to March shorten their life, and stainless does not rust at the seams the same way. The difference in cost is modest against a second replacement in fifteen years. We quote both so you can decide; covers start at $299.
How soon can you do chimney chase cover replacement in Burien?
We confirm a time by phone or text after you request a quote; same-day service is often available for urgent problems in Burien and the rest of King County.
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