Chimney chase rebuilds and repairs in Bloomingdale
From a few boards to a full rebuild, our chase specialists explain the repair and the price before work starts.
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- Same-day service available
- No hidden fees
- Workmanship warranty
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What a Lasting Chimney Chase Repair Involves
Every chase we repair in Bloomingdale is closed in layers and backed by our workmanship warranty.
How rain finds its way into a chase
Water has a handful of ways into a wood chase. A rusted or flat cover lets it pool and drip through seams. Siding joints and corner trim open as caulk ages. The junction with the roof depends on step flashing with the siding lapped over it. And a storm collar that has lost its seal lets water run down the outside of the pipe.
Rot shows up where the water ends, which can be a long way from where it entered. Our pros trace the path from the top down before quoting, because replacing rotten wood without closing the entry point only schedules the same repair again. The estimate names each entry point and the fix for it.
Stucco on a framed chase
Stucco over a wood chase is a system made of sheathing, a weather barrier, lath and the stucco coats, with weep or flashing details where water can leave. International Masonry Institute guidance separates stucco on framing from stucco applied directly to masonry, because the framed version depends on those hidden layers to stay dry. Cracks, hollow-sounding patches and stains at the base can all mean water is behind it.
Patching the surface over wet sheathing hides the problem for a season. Our specialists open the stucco where it has failed, repair the framing and barrier and rebuild the coats to meet the existing finish. Color and texture are matched as closely as the old surface allows, and we tell you honestly where a repaired area may still show.
Chases with no fireplace inside
Some homes carry a chimney-shaped chase with no fireplace and no pipe inside it, built for the look of the roofline. It still has a cover, siding, flashing and framing, and it rots the same way when water gets in. Because nobody uses it, the damage can go unnoticed until a ceiling stain appears.
Our pros repair decorative chases the same way as working ones. They find the water path, replace the rot, close the walls and seal the top. If you are unsure whether your chase holds a chimney, the free inspection answers that first.
When rot reaches the roof deck under the chase
A chase that has leaked for a long time can soak the roof sheathing it sits on. Soft decking at the base of the chase means the repair has to start lower than the siding, because new framing needs a sound base.
Our pros check the deck around the chase base when the lower siding comes off, and they tell you if a section needs replacing and whether a roofer should handle the surrounding roofing. You see the plan and the price for each part before work continues.
On any service we offer
A few boards or a full rebuild, 10% off if booked within 72 hours of the visit.
Free Inspection
What Your Free Chase Inspection Covers
- Siding, trim and corner joints on every face
- Moisture readings where they help
- Firestops and shields the chimney manual lists
- Siding or stucco matched to the house
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