Wood chimney chase repair by local pros in Carrollwood
A free look at the chase, the cover and the roof flashing, then a written plan for the repair.
- 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
A free chase inspection comes first, and a written record of the repair comes at the end.
Air spaces around the pipe stay open
Factory-built chimneys for wood fireplaces are tested and listed as complete systems to the UL 103 standard, and each installation manual sets its own clearance from the pipe to wood framing. One manufacturer's manual for a common wood-burning model states plainly that the required air spaces must not be filled with insulation or any other material.
That matters the moment a chase wall is opened. New studs, blocking and sheathing go back outside the listed clearance, and no insulation is stuffed around the pipe to stop drafts. Our specialists read the chimney's label where it can be reached, so the repair respects the numbers for your exact system.
Where the chase meets the roof
The joint between the chase and the roof takes water from the whole slope above it. Section R703.4 of the Florida residential code calls for corrosion-resistant flashing at wall and roof intersections, applied shingle-fashion so water is turned out. On a chase that means step flashing woven into the shingles and turned up the wall, with the barrier and siding lapped over it.
A missing piece, lifted shingles or siding that sits down on the roofing can let water run straight into the framing. Our pros check the flashing on every side of the chase and repair it along with the siding, so the roof joint and the wall close together. If the roof itself needs more than the chase area, you hear that too.
Loose siding, falling parts and a safe wait
A chase that has started to come apart can drop siding, trim or a loose cover in the next strong wind. Keep people, cars and pets clear of the area below it, and do not climb up to pull pieces off. If a section is hanging, our team can secure it temporarily until the repair is scheduled.
Same-day service is available when the schedule allows, and our 24/7 emergency line is there when storm damage cannot wait. The permanent repair follows once the free inspection has mapped the damage.
Letting the chase dry before it is closed
Wood that stays damp behind new sheathing keeps decaying out of sight, which is why the USDA Forest Products Laboratory ties decay to wood that stays wet. The framing that remains after the rot is cut out has to be dry enough before the wall is closed.
Our pros check the moisture of the framing that stays and replace what is still wet or soft. If the weather turns during the job, the open wall is covered so rain does not undo the work.
On any service we offer
Book the framing and siding work within 72 hours of the visit for 10% off.
What's Included
Where Your Chase Repair Price Comes From
- Water entry points traced from the cover down
- Moisture readings where they help
- Earlier patches opened and checked
- The fireplace area inside checked for water
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Ring (833) 435-4697 and we will inspect the chase, the cover and the roof flashing in Carrollwood at no charge.
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