Wood chimney chase repair by local pros in Ybor City
Chimney chase repair in Ybor City that respects the metal chimney inside, backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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Chimney Chase Repair From Local Specialists
Local and family-owned, our team repairs chimney chases in Ybor City with written prices before work starts.
Sheathing and the weather barrier behind the siding
Behind the siding, a chase needs solid sheathing and a water-resistive barrier lapped so water runs down and out. Section R703.2 of the Florida residential code calls for that barrier behind exterior wall coverings. When the layer has gaps, or was torn during an earlier patch, water that gets past the siding has nowhere to go but into the wood.
Our team replaces damaged sheathing, installs the barrier shingle-fashion from the bottom up and laps it over the flashing where the chase meets the roof. It is the layer you never see after the job, and it does much of the work of keeping the new framing dry.
Why wet wood in a chase keeps getting worse
Rot is a fungus, and the USDA Forest Products Laboratory explains that decay fungi need wood that stays wet, while wood kept dry does not decay. A chase that takes on water in every storm keeps its sheathing and studs damp long enough for decay to start and spread, often out of sight behind siding that still looks sound.
That is why stopping the water comes first in every chase plan our team writes. New wood in a chase that keeps getting wet is only a head start for the next round of rot, while new wood in a chase that stays dry has what it needs to stay sound.
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.
What the chase repair estimate shows
Your written estimate separates each part of the job, from the siding or stucco area and the sheathing and framing to the barrier, the flashing and any cover or collar work. It also says how hidden damage found after opening will be priced.
Nothing goes beyond the agreed scope without your approval, nothing is added to the price later, and our 100% satisfaction guarantee applies. Approve the chase work within 72 hours of the inspection and it is 10% off.
On any service we offer
Framing and siding work comes 10% off when booked within 72 hours of the check.
What's Included
Where Your Chase Repair Price Comes From
- Flashing where the chase meets the roof
- The weather barrier behind the cladding
- Required air spaces around the chimney pipe
- The fireplace area inside checked for water
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