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Chimney Chase Cover Replacement in Kirkland, WA
Kirkland’s 1980s homes and newer rebuilds have prefab chimneys capped by a metal chase cover. When it rusts, the chase leaks. Replacements from $299.
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If your Kirkland chimney is wrapped in siding rather than built of brick, it has a chase cover: a flat sheet-metal lid on top of the framed chase that keeps rain out of the framing and off the prefab fireplace inside. These became common in Kirkland with the 1980s homes and are standard on the tear-down rebuilds that have replaced older houses across the city. Builders typically used galvanized steel, which after years of standing water rusts at the seams, the pipe collar and the low spot in the middle. The signs are rust streaks down the chase siding, water or rust flakes in the firebox after a storm, and a stain on the ceiling beside the fireplace.
We replace chase covers in Kirkland starting at $299. We measure the chase, fabricate a cover in stainless steel or another rust-resistant metal with a drip edge, a cross-break for drainage and a sealed storm collar at the pipe, then install it and check the cap and pipe section while we are up there. You get a free quote first, a free second-opinion quote if you already have a bid, and we price match plus 10-25% off. If water still gets into the chase afterward, we are not done; we fix it at no charge.
Symptoms
Signs Kirkland 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
Kirkland Conditions
Why this happens in Kirkland
A flat metal cover is the wettest surface on a Kirkland house. The area averages about 40 inches of rain a year, with roughly 73% of it between October and March and November alone averaging over six inches. A galvanized cover installed on a 1980s Kirkland home, which matches the city's 1984 median build year, has had standing water in its center through forty wet seasons, and standing water is what wears through the zinc and starts rust spreading from the seams. Once there is a pinhole at the start of the season, the chase framing is typically taking water by December.
Tree cover makes Kirkland covers fail sooner. Moss and needle debris build up fastest from October through April on shaded surfaces that dry slowly, and a cover with a layer of fir needles and moss in the corners stays wet into late spring, keeping rust going long after the rain has eased.
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 Kirkland — FAQ
How can I tell if my Kirkland chimney chase cover is rusting?
From the ground, look for rust-colored streaks on the chase siding below the top, especially on the shaded side. Inside, check for rust flakes, water or a damp smell in the firebox after rain. We confirm the cover condition during the free quote visit; there is no need for you to go up on the roof.
Our Kirkland rebuild is only a few years old. Can the chase cover already be failing?
It can if the builder used a galvanized cover with a flat center that pools water. Kirkland’s wet season is hard on thin galvanized metal regardless of age. We inspect it and, if needed, replace it with a rust-resistant cover with proper drainage, starting at $299, with a free quote first.
How soon can you do chimney chase cover replacement in Kirkland?
We confirm a time by phone or text after you request a quote; same-day service is often available for urgent problems in Kirkland and the rest of King County.
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