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Chimney Chase Cover Replacement in Kent, WA
Rust streaks on the chimney chase of your Kent home? New cross-broken cover, starting at $299, a short drive from our Renton office.
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Kent's 1990s-and-later neighborhoods, from the plats around Lake Meridian and the Covington line to the valley apartment and townhome complexes, were built with factory-built fireplaces inside wood-framed, sided chases. The only thing keeping rain out of that chase is a sheet-metal cover on top. The originals were typically flat galvanized steel, and after 25-30 years they rust at the seams and screw holes, sag into a puddle around the flue collar, and leave orange streaks down the siding. The next stage is soft plywood under the cover and a stain on the ceiling near the fireplace.
We replace the cover with one measured to your chase, cross-broken so water runs to the edges, with a tall collar at the flue and a drip edge that throws water clear of the siding. Chase covers start at $299, the quote is free, and Kent is about 15 minutes from our Renton office, so standard sizes can often be measured and installed the same day. If the framing under the old cover has rotted, we show you and quote a chase rebuild, starting at $299. We also handle multi-unit jobs for East Hill condos and valley apartments with a single written quote. If you have another bid, we price match and take 10-25% off.
Symptoms
Signs Kent 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
Kent Conditions
Why this happens in Kent
Kent's median home was built in 1985, which means a large share of the city's chase covers are original steel now approaching or past 30 years of service. What wears them out is standing water. The Sea-Tac 1991-2020 normal is 40.34 inches of rain a year over roughly 150-156 days, with November alone averaging 6.31 inches. A flat cover with the slightest sag holds a puddle through most of the October-through-March wet season, and that standing water is what rusts galvanized steel through at the seams and fastener holes.
Shade makes it worse. Regional roofing guidance is consistent that Western Washington moss spreads fastest October through April on north-facing or tree-shaded surfaces that dry slowly, and the treed lots on Kent's East Hill and around Lake Meridian put many chases in exactly that position. Moss and needles on a cover block the drainage path, so the puddle lasts longer and rust starts sooner. Once water is inside, the chase framing typically stays wet all winter, and that is where the expensive repair is.
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 Kent — FAQ
What are the signs that my Kent chase cover has failed?
Orange rust streaks on the siding just below the top of the chase, a brown stain on the ceiling near the fireplace, a musty smell in the room above, or visible sag and standing water on the top if you can see it from an upstairs window. Any of those is worth a free quote. We check the cover and probe the framing under it.
Can you replace chase covers for a whole apartment building in the Kent valley?
Yes. Valley and East Hill complexes from the 1980s and 1990s often have a row of identical chases, and we can measure all of them in one visit and fabricate matching covers. We give the property manager or HOA one written quote with photos, schedule around tenants, and complete the building in as few trips as possible.
How soon can you do chimney chase cover replacement in Kent?
We confirm a time by phone or text after you request a quote; same-day service is often available for urgent problems in Kent and the rest of King County.
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