Rotted chimney chases repaired in Valrico
Stains beside the fireplace after rain? Our pros trace them to the chase and fix the cause as well as the damage.
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Chimney Services
Chimney Chase Repair Done Right in Valrico
Chase repairs in Valrico are priced part by part in writing, after a free inspection of the enclosure.
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.
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 on the uphill side of a chase
A chase on a sloped roof sits in the path of the water running down from above, and its uphill side takes a heavy share of it. Flashing there has to turn that water around the chase instead of letting it pool against the wall, as the Florida residential code's flashing rule for wall and roof intersections intends.
Our pros look closely at the uphill flashing and the siding above it, and they tell you if the roof detail there needs changing so water is steered around the chase. Any roof work beyond the chase is quoted separately.
Stains, mold and rot are three different findings
Dark marks on chase sheathing can be old water staining on sound wood, surface mold on damp wood or real decay that has softened the fibers. Only decay means the wood has lost strength and has to come out.
Our pros tell them apart with a probe, a moisture reading and a close look, so sound wood stays in place and only damaged material is replaced. That keeps the repair as small as the damage allows.
On any service we offer
Soft siding or rot? The repair is 10% off booked within 72 hours of the visit.
What's Included
Your Free Chase Inspection, Explained
- Stucco layers and drainage details
- Siding or stucco matched to the house
- Inside stains traced back to the chase
- Paint and caulk condition on every face
Our Services
More Help for Your Valrico Fireplace
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Fix That Chimney Chase Today
After the free chase inspection, book within 72 hours and the repair is 10% off.
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