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Chimney Chase Cover Replacement in Federal Way, WA
Rust streaks on the siding of your Federal Way chimney chase mean the metal cover on top is failing. We replace them starting at $299.
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If your Federal Way home has a fireplace surrounded by a boxed, siding-clad chimney instead of brick, it almost certainly has a chase cover: the sheet-metal lid on top of that box that keeps rain out of the framing. The 1980s subdivisions that make up so much of Federal Way were built with prefab zero-clearance fireplaces and wood-framed chases, and the original chase covers were usually galvanized steel. After decades of Puget Sound rain, galvanized covers rust through at the seams and around the pipe collar, and the first signs most homeowners notice are rust streaks running down the chase siding or water in the firebox after a storm.
We replace chase covers in Federal Way starting at $299. We measure the chase, fabricate a cover in stainless steel or another rust-resistant metal with a proper drip edge, cross-break for drainage and a sealed storm collar around the pipe, then install it and check the cap and pipe while we are up there. You get a free quote first, a free second-opinion quote if you already have one, and we price match plus 10-25% off. If water still gets in after our cover goes on, we are not done; we fix it at no charge.
Symptoms
Signs Federal Way 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
Federal Way Conditions
Why this happens in Federal Way
Chase covers in Federal Way fail for a simple reason: they are flat metal that sits under about 40 inches of rain a year, with roughly 73% of it concentrated in the October-to-March wet season. A galvanized cover that was installed when these subdivisions went up in the late 1970s and 1980s, which matches the city's 1984 median build year, has had its zinc coating worn away over decades of standing water, and once bare steel is exposed the rust spreads from the low spots and seams. November alone averages over six inches of rain, so a cover with a pinhole at the start of the season typically has a steady drip into the chase by December.
Shade and moss add to it. Covers on the tree-shaded side of a roof dry slowly, and moss and debris collect in the corners where water pools, keeping the metal wet well into spring.
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 Federal Way — FAQ
How do I know if my Federal Way chimney chase cover needs replacing?
Look from the ground for rust streaks on the chase siding, staining on the ceiling near the fireplace, or water and rust flakes in the firebox after rain. Those are the usual signs on 1980s Federal Way prefab fireplaces. We confirm the cover condition during the free quote visit; please do not climb up to check it yourself.
Will a new chase cover fit my older Federal Way prefab chimney?
Yes. Chase covers are measured and fabricated for each chase, so the age or brand of the prefab fireplace does not matter. We measure the chase and pipe, build the cover with a drip edge and storm collar, and install it, starting at $299. Federal Way is close enough to Renton that turnaround is usually quick.
How soon can you do chimney chase cover replacement in Federal Way?
We confirm a time by phone or text after you request a quote; same-day service is often available for urgent problems in Federal Way and the rest of King County.
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