Wood chimney chase repair by local pros in Fish Hawk
Rotted chase framing, siding and stucco repaired by a family-owned team in Fish Hawk, 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
A free chase inspection comes first, and a written record of the repair comes at the end.
A chase is framing around a metal chimney
A chimney chase is the framed box that encloses a factory-built chimney from the roof up, finished with siding or stucco so it reads as part of the house. Inside it runs a listed metal chimney pipe, installed as its manufacturer's instructions direct under section R1005.1 of the Florida residential code. The chase keeps weather off that pipe, but it is built from wood studs, sheathing and cladding, and those materials rot when water gets in.
Chimney chase repair is about that enclosure, meaning the framing, the sheathing, the siding or stucco and the joints where water sneaks in. The metal pipe and the cover on top are separate parts with their own rules, and our pros treat them that way on your chase in Fish Hawk.
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.
Small repairs when the damage is caught early
Not every chase needs rebuilding. When the framing is dry and sound, a split board, a failed trim joint or a small area of soft sheathing can be cut out and replaced on its own, and the leak that caused it closed at the same time. Catching it early keeps the repair small.
Our pros tell you plainly when a local repair is enough and when it is not, and they show you the wood that made the call. The inspection that decides the scope is free, and a repair booked within 72 hours of it comes with 10% off.
Protecting the roof and pipe during chase work
Chase repair happens on a roof, around a chimney system that has to stay intact. Our team sets up safe access, protects the shingles around the work area and leaves the pipe, its fittings and its firestops undisturbed unless they are part of the job. Debris comes down in a controlled way instead of sliding across the roof.
The fireplace stays out of use while the chase is open, and our pros tell you when it can be used again. Once the walls are closed, they check the flashing, the cover and the pipe top one more time before packing up.
On any service we offer
Book the framing and siding work within 72 hours of the visit for 10% off.
What's Included
Everything Reviewed Before the Chase Is Opened
- Chimney height checked against its manual
- Stucco layers and drainage details
- Siding or stucco matched to the house
- Corner posts and top plates checked for rot
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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 Fish Hawk at no charge.
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Our team will contact you to arrange the appointment.