The metal panel on top of a factory-built chimney rusts and pools water more than almost any other component — we replace it with a properly sloped, durable cover.
Exact dimensions confirmed before fabricating a replacement sized to your chimney.
Rusted or failed galvanized steel removed and disposed of before the new cover goes on.
Durable materials that resist rust far longer than the standard galvanized original.
Built to shed water off the sides rather than letting it pool flat on top.
Collars sealed tightly around each pipe passing through the cover.
Mounted to handle Minnesota wind without lifting, shifting, or rattling loose.
Orange staining running down the chimney chase siding, usually starting at seams or edges.
Pooling means the cover has lost its slope and is no longer shedding water properly.
A failed chase cover is a common leak source specifically in newer, factory-built homes.
Storm or ice damage that compromises the seal around the edges or flue penetrations.
Standard galvanized covers have a limited lifespan even without visible damage yet.
Chase size and material choice drive the cost more than the labor involved.
No service call fee, no obligation. Written quote before any work begins.
Larger chases need more material and more fabrication time to cover properly.
More pipes passing through the cover means more sealing work at each collar.
Stainless or copper cost more upfront than galvanized but last significantly longer.
Steep or tall rooflines add complexity to the installation.
Tell us what you're seeing — rust, pooling water, or a leak.
We measure your chase and recommend the right material.
Old cover removed, new one fitted with proper slope and sealed pipes.
We confirm it sheds water properly and back it for three years.
It depends on chase size, the number of flue pipes passing through it, and material choice. We give a free on-site estimate with a written quote before any work begins.
A crown is the concrete or mortar cap on top of a masonry chimney. A chase cover is the metal panel that caps a factory-built chimney chase. They serve the same basic purpose — keeping water out of the top of the structure — but on completely different chimney types.
Most original chase covers are galvanized steel, which holds up reasonably well at first but eventually rusts through, especially with Minnesota's freeze-thaw cycles and road salt in the air. Stainless steel and copper resist this far longer.
Sometimes, if the damage is limited to a small area and caught early. Once rust has spread or the cover has lost its structural integrity, replacement is the more reliable long-term fix.
Stainless steel and copper both significantly outlast standard galvanized steel. Copper costs more upfront but develops a protective patina and can last decades longer.
If your chimney is a boxed structure with siding that matches your house rather than exposed brick, it's factory-built and has a chase cover on top rather than a masonry crown. We can confirm during a free estimate.
Roughly 40 miles out from Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Free on-site estimate, written quote, no obligation. Next-day scheduling across the Twin Cities metro.
No commitment · No service call fee · Same-day available
