Chimney chase repair for homes in Port Tampa
We stop the leak, replace the rot and close the chase in layers, with 10% off the job when you approve it inside 72 hours of the inspection.
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
- No hidden fees
- Workmanship warranty
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Inside a Chimney Chase Repair
Our chase specialists close every layer from framing to siding, backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Replacing rotted studs and plates
Rotten studs, top plates and blocking are cut back to solid wood and replaced or sistered with new lumber sized to match. The new framing is fastened to carry the chase walls and the cover above them, and it stays outside the clearance the chimney's manual sets around the pipe.
Where treated lumber is used, section R317.3 of the Florida residential code lists the fastener types for it, namely hot-dipped zinc-coated galvanized steel, stainless steel, silicon bronze or copper. Our pros match every nail, screw and connector to the lumber it holds, following hardware guidance that also warns against mixing galvanized fasteners with stainless connectors.
Why paint and caulk cannot fix a rotted chase
Fresh paint and a bead of caulk make a stained chase look fine from the street for a while. They cannot restore wood that has already softened, and caulk laid over a gap that moves will split again. A new coat can even hold moisture in wood that is already wet.
Once the structure is repaired, paint and sealant do real work. They protect new siding, close trim joints and keep end grain dry. Our pros prime and seal the new materials as part of the repair and tell you what upkeep keeps them that way, such as a look at the caulk joints each year.
Joints, trim edges and the sealant that closes them
Every butt joint, corner and trim edge on a chase is a place water can enter. The right sealant depends on the siding product and the joint, and it works only on clean, dry surfaces with room to move.
Our pros seal new work to the product's instructions and check the old joints on the faces that were not repaired, so the chase is closed on every side when the job is done.
Corner boards, trim bands and moldings
Some chases carry corner boards, a band of trim under the cover or a decorative molding near the top. These pieces shed water when they are sealed and flashed, and they trap it when they are not.
Our pros replace rotted trim with material suited to exterior use, prime it where the product calls for it and flash any ledge that could hold water. The chase keeps its look without keeping the water.
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The water path found, then 72 hours to book the chase repair at 10% off.
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Your Chimney Chase Estimate in Port Tampa
- Sheathing and framing probed for rot
- Moisture readings where they help
- Fasteners matched to the lumber
- Corner posts and top plates checked for rot
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