Rotted chimney chases repaired in Ballast Point
Rotted chase framing, siding and stucco repaired by a family-owned team in Ballast Point, with a free inspection first.
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
- No hidden fees
- Workmanship warranty
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Chimney Services
Rebuilding a Chimney Chase Layer by Layer
Chase repairs in Ballast Point are priced part by part in writing, after a free inspection of the enclosure.
Why wet wood in a chase keeps getting worse
Rot is a fungus, and the USDA Forest Products Laboratory explains that decay fungi need wood that stays wet, while wood kept dry does not decay. A chase that takes on water in every storm keeps its sheathing and studs damp long enough for decay to start and spread, often out of sight behind siding that still looks sound.
That is why stopping the water comes first in every chase plan our team writes. New wood in a chase that keeps getting wet is only a head start for the next round of rot, while new wood in a chase that stays dry has what it needs to stay sound.
Matching new framing to the old
Old chase framing may use lumber sizes or stud spacing that differ from what is sold today. New studs are sized and shimmed so the sheathing lies flat and the siding lines up with the rest of the chase, and blocking is added where siding joints need solid backing.
Our pros take those measurements when the wall is open and cut new framing to fit, so the repaired face does not bulge or dip. Details like that are what make a repair disappear once it is painted.
Water damage inside the house
A long-running chase leak can stain or soften drywall and trim inside, next to the fireplace. Those repairs make sense only after the chase is closed and the wall behind them has dried.
Our pros tell you what they see inside and whether the damage looks active or old. Interior finish work sits outside chase repair, so you get a clear line between our job and what a painter or drywall contractor should handle.
Reading the cracks in a stucco chase
Fine surface crazing in stucco and wider cracks that step, run diagonally or keep growing tell different stories. Surface crazing can be cosmetic, while wide or growing cracks, bulges and hollow spots can mean the backing or framing behind the stucco has moved or gotten wet.
Our pros tap and probe around the cracks and open the stucco only where the findings point to water or movement. You get an honest read on whether patching or opening the wall is the right step.
On any service we offer
Book the framing and siding work within 72 hours of the visit for 10% off.
What's Included
What Gets Checked Before a Chase Is Opened
- Flashing where the chase meets the roof
- The weather barrier behind the cladding
- The chase checked for plumb and lean
- Temporary securing of loose siding if needed
Our Services
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Stop the Water Getting Into Your Chase
Ring (833) 435-4697 and we will inspect the chase, the cover and the roof flashing in Ballast Point at no charge.
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Our team will contact you to arrange the appointment.