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Chimney Chase Cover Replacement in Kenmore, WA
Rust-proof stainless chase covers for the factory-built chimneys in Kenmore's Inglewood, Moorlands and SR 522 neighborhoods. Starting at $299.
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Free Chimney Chase Cover Replacement Quote in Kenmore
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The newer half of Kenmore, the 1990s-and-later homes in Inglewood and Moorlands, the townhomes near the SR 522 corridor and downtown, and the rebuilds along the lake, mostly has factory-built fireplaces inside siding-wrapped wooden chases. The flat metal lid on that chase is the chase cover, and the galvanized one the builder installed rusts in the damp air at the north end of the lake. The first sign is a rust streak on the chase siding, then water in the firebox after a storm, then a soft spot on the drywall where the chase meets the ceiling.
We replace chase covers starting at $299. We measure your chase, fabricate a stainless steel cover with a raised center so water runs off instead of pooling, a skirt that turns down over the siding, and a sealed collar at the pipe, then install it and check the storm collar and cap while we are there. The quote is free, we price match and take 10 to 25 percent off any written bid, and Kenmore is about 35 minutes from our North Renton office, routed with Bothell and Lake Forest Park, so we can usually measure within a day or two. If you are not happy, we are not done.
Symptoms
Signs Kenmore 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
Kenmore Conditions
Why this happens in Kenmore
A flat chase cover in Kenmore holds a puddle most of the winter. The October-to-March season delivers about 29.65 inches of the year's 40.34, and measurable rain falls on roughly 150-156 days a year, so the water on a sagging galvanized cover is topped up before it can evaporate. On the wooded lots around Saint Edward State Park and in the treed parts of Moorlands, needles and moss pile onto the cover from October through April and hold the water longer still.
Then the freezing nights work the seams. Kenmore sees about 60 days a year that touch 32F, and ice on a dished cover pushes at the screw holes and folded edges, so each thaw the cover leaks somewhere new. A stainless cover with a crown in the middle does not pool, does not rust, and keeps the chase framing dry, which is what prevents the $299 chase rebuild a few winters down the road.
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 Kenmore — FAQ
Is a chase cover the same thing as a chimney cap on my Kenmore home?
No. The chase cover is the flat metal lid that closes the top of the whole framed chase. The cap is the small hood on the pipe that sticks up through it. Kenmore homes with a rusted cover often need both looked at, and we check the cap and storm collar during the free chase cover quote.
How soon can you replace a chase cover in Kenmore?
We measure within a day or two, since Kenmore is about 35 minutes from our office and we group it with Bothell and Lake Forest Park stops. The stainless cover is fabricated to your measurements and installed on the second visit, usually within a few days. The install itself takes about an hour.
How soon can you do chimney chase cover replacement in Kenmore?
We confirm a time by phone or text after you request a quote; same-day service is often available for urgent problems in Kenmore and the rest of King County.
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