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Chimney chase on a residential home

Chase Cover Replacement

Replace your rusted galvanized cover with stainless steel. Stop leaks and rust stains for good.

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What We Do

Stop the Rust Before It Spreads

If your home has a factory-built (prefabricated) fireplace, your chimney is surrounded by a wood-framed chase — and the metal cover on top is the only thing keeping water out. Most builders install chase covers made from galvanized steel because it's cheap. The problem? Galvanized steel corrodes. In Kansas, it rusts faster than most homeowners expect.

Once the cover starts rusting, water pools on top, seeps through the seams, and damages the chase structure from the inside. You'll see rust stains running down your siding long before you notice the leak in your ceiling. We replace deteriorated galvanized covers with custom-fabricated stainless steel — properly sloped to shed water and built to last a lifetime.

Top of a chimney chase showing cover installation
Rust stains on siding below a chimney chase

Warning Signs

Signs Your Chase Cover Needs Replacement

  • Rust stains running down the siding below your chimney
  • Visible rust or holes on the chase cover itself
  • Water stains on the ceiling or walls near the fireplace
  • Ponding water on the flat top of your chimney chase
  • Musty smell near the fireplace — a sign moisture is getting inside the chase

Why Home Safe

Why Choose Us for Chase Covers

Custom Fabricated

Every cover is measured and built to fit your specific chase — no generic sizing

Stainless Steel

Lifetime warranty against rust — no more stains, no more leaks

44+ Years

We've replaced thousands of chase covers across South-Central Kansas

Common Questions

Chase Cover FAQ

What is a chimney chase cover?
A chase cover is the metal plate that sits on top of a chimney chase — the wood-framed, siding-covered enclosure around a factory-built chimney. It's different from a chimney cap, which covers just the flue pipe. The chase cover protects the entire top of the chase structure from water intrusion.
Why is my chase cover rusting?
Most builder-grade chase covers are made from galvanized steel, which corrodes over time — especially in Kansas, where temperature swings and moisture accelerate the process. The rust stains running down your siding are a clear sign the cover is deteriorating and water is pooling on top.
What material should a chase cover be?
Stainless steel is the best option. It won't rust, won't stain your siding, and comes with a lifetime warranty against corrosion. Copper is another option for homes where appearance matters — it develops a natural patina over time. We never install galvanized replacements.
What's the difference between a chase cover and a chimney cap?
A chimney cap sits on top of the flue pipe to keep out rain, animals, and debris. A chase cover is a larger metal plate that covers the entire top of the chimney chase structure. Most prefabricated chimney installations need both — a chase cover to protect the chase, and a cap on the flue pipe above it.

What Our Customers Say

There are so many good things. I got several reminders of the date and time, then the day of, I got a message stating who would come. This is great for security reasons. They did a wonderful job, showed me why there might be a need for replacement of parts in the future, and made the fireplace look new again.
— Tracey S., Google Review

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Is Your Chase Cover Rusting Out?

Don't wait for a leak to tell you. Schedule an inspection and we'll let you know exactly what your chimney chase needs.

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