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Chimney Chase Cover Replacement in Redmond, WA
Redmond's most common chimney repair is a rusted chase cover. Custom-fit stainless replacements starting at $299, free quote.
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If there is one chimney repair Redmond needs more than any other, it's this one. With a median build year of 1993 and subdivisions from the 1980s through the 2010s covering Education Hill, Overlake and the plats in between, the typical Redmond fireplace is a factory-built unit inside a framed chase, and the only thing keeping rain out of that chase is the sheet-metal cover on top. Builders commonly installed galvanized covers, and after decades of rain they rust from the center outward, pond water where the metal has sagged, and leak at the seams and screw holes. The first sign is usually a rust streak down the chase siding or a stain on the ceiling beside the fireplace.
We measure the chase and fabricate a replacement cover in stainless steel or a heavy-gauge finish that matches the trim, with a cross-break so water runs off, a drip edge that clears the siding, and a storm collar sealed at the pipe. Chase cover replacement starts at $299, the quote is free, and we price match plus 10–25% off. Most Redmond chase cover jobs are done in a single visit, and same-day service is often available.
Symptoms
Signs Redmond 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
Redmond Conditions
Why this happens in Redmond
A chase cover in Redmond sits under 40.34 inches of rain a year, and about 29.65 inches of that falls in the six months from October through March. A flat galvanized cover that ponds even a small amount of water stays wet for most of that stretch, which is exactly how the rust-through starts. Redmond's many two-story subdivision homes put the chase high on the roof, so the cover takes wind-driven rain from every direction, and chases on the north or tree-shaded side of the house dry slowest; Pacific Northwest moss spreads fastest October through April on surfaces like those.
Once water gets under the cover, it reaches wood framing and the top of the fireplace unit, not masonry, so the damage typically spreads faster than on a brick chimney. A stainless cover fitted correctly ends the problem.
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 Redmond — FAQ
How do I know it's the chase cover and not the roof leaking?
Look at the chase siding from the yard: orange rust streaks running down from the top point to the chase cover. Water dripping into the firebox or staining the ceiling right beside the fireplace also points to the cover or its storm collar. We confirm with a water test before replacing anything, and the quote is free, so you're not paying to find out.
Can you match the chase cover to my Redmond home's trim color?
Yes. We fabricate each cover to the measured chase, and finish options include stainless and colored metals that match common siding and trim colors used in Redmond subdivisions. Stainless lasts longest in this climate. Replacement starts at $299, and if you're not happy with the fit or finish, we're not done; we re-do it at no charge.
How soon can you do chimney chase cover replacement in Redmond?
We confirm a time by phone or text after you request a quote; same-day service is often available for urgent problems in Redmond and the rest of King County.
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