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Chimney Chase Cover Replacement in Fife, WA
Replacing rusted chase covers on Fife Heights and east-side prefab chimneys with stainless steel. Starting at $299.
- Serving Fife & Pierce County
- Free 2nd-opinion quotes
- Price match + 10–25% discount
Free Chimney Chase Cover Replacement Quote in Fife
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If your Fife home has a fireplace inside a wood-framed, siding-wrapped chimney, the metal lid on top is the chase cover, and it is the single most common failure we see on the newer homes up on Fife Heights and in the subdivisions off 20th Street East. Builders typically installed plain galvanized covers that rust through at the seams and around the flue collar after years of Pierce County rain. The first sign is usually rust streaks running down the siding; the next is water inside the chase, soaking the framing around the flue pipe and staining the ceiling.
We measure the chase, fabricate a stainless steel cover with a cross-break so water runs off rather than pooling, a proper drip edge and a tall collar, and install it with a new storm collar and sealant. Our chase cover replacement starts at $299 and comes with a free quote. If the framing below is already rotted, a chase rebuild starts at $299. Fife is about 30 minutes from our Renton office down I-5, so we can often handle a cover the same day, and we price match plus 10 to 25 percent off.
Symptoms
Signs Fife homeowners notice
- Rust-colored streaks down the siding below the top of the chimney
- Standing water or rust pooling on top of the chimney after rain
- Water dripping onto the fireplace or staining the ceiling beside it
- Soft, swollen, or peeling siding and trim near the top of the chase
- A cover that rattles or lifts at the edges in wind
- Visible rust holes or a sagging center in the metal lid
Fife Conditions
Why this happens in Fife
Fife's prefab chimneys are exposed to the full brunt of the valley weather. The region collects 40.34 inches of rain a year by the Sea-Tac 1991-2020 normals, and on Fife's open valley floor that rain arrives sideways on wind off Commencement Bay, driving water under a flat cover's edge and pooling it against the collar. A galvanized cover with standing water on it rusts from the top down, and with measurable precipitation on roughly 150 to 156 days a year, it rarely gets a chance to dry.
The framed chase beneath is the real concern. Once water gets past the cover, the wood framing and sheathing stay wet through a winter where lows average 37 to 38F, which is ideal for rot and for the moss that thrives across Western Washington from October to April. A stainless cover installed before the fall rains keeps all of that dry and typically outlasts the siding around it.
How It Works
Our chimney chase cover replacement process
Measure the chase
We measure the chase, the flue pipe diameter and position, and the skirt height so the new cover fits without gaps.
Fabricate the cover
The replacement is made from stainless steel or aluminum with a cross-break, raised collar, and a drip-edge skirt over the siding.
Remove the old cover
The rusted lid comes off and we inspect and dry out the top plate. Minor wood damage is addressed before the new cover goes on.
Set and fasten
The new cover is fastened through the skirt into the sides of the chase, never through the top, and the collar is sealed to the flue pipe with high-temperature sealant.
Cap and check
We reinstall or replace the flue cap, confirm the storm collar is sealed, and photograph the finished top for you.
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Chimney Chase Cover Replacement in Fife — FAQ
How do I know if the chase cover on my Fife house needs replacing?
Look for rust stains on the siding just below the top of the chimney, a sagging or dished center on the cover, or a water stain on the ceiling near the fireplace. Any one of those on a Fife Heights or east-side prefab chimney usually means the cover has failed. We confirm it from the roof and give you a free quote.
Will a new chase cover match the look of my Fife home?
Stainless steel covers are low-profile and sit behind the cap, so from the street they are barely visible. If the chase is trimmed in a dark color we can discuss finish options during the free quote. The priority is a cover that sheds water and stops the rust streaks, which is what most Fife homeowners notice first.
How soon can you do chimney chase cover replacement in Fife?
We confirm a time by phone or text after you request a quote; same-day service is often available for urgent problems in Fife and the rest of Pierce County.
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