Rust streaks running down your siding or water pooling on top of your chimney chase usually means the metal chase cover has failed. ClearAir Solutions measures your chase and fabricates a custom stainless steel chase cover that will not rust and sheds water for decades, not just the builder-grade galvanized cover that came with your home. We remove the old cover, install the new one with proper sealing, and document the job with before-and-after photos. Serving Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Spring, and surrounding areas with free inspections and same-day service during burn season.
From routine cleaning and inspection to caps, crowns, waterproofing and leak repair, ClearAir Solutions' technicians keep your chimney safe, dry and working right across Greater Houston.
Full flue sweep and creosote removal to prevent chimney fires and smoke backup.
Learn more →Safely clear birds, nests and debris, then cap the chimney to keep them out.
Learn more →New caps to keep rain, debris and animals out of your flue.
Learn more →Rusted or leaking chase cover swapped for a new, properly-sealed one.
Learn more →Seal and repair cracked crowns before water works its way into the chimney.
Learn more →Breathable sealant that stops water damage and freeze-thaw cracking.
Learn more →Repair crumbling mortar joints and minor brick damage to keep the structure sound.
Learn more →Remove hardened, flammable creosote buildup that a standard sweep can leave behind.
Learn more →Find the source of chimney leaks and stop water before it damages your home.
Learn more →A chase cover is the metal top on a framed chimney. These signs mean yours is rusting and leaking.
Orange streaks running down from the top are the tell-tale sign of a rusting galvanized chase cover.
A cover that pools water instead of shedding it will rust through and leak.
Moisture, stains, or dripping inside the chimney chase means the cover has failed.
Visible rust, holes, or corrosion on the metal top mean it needs replacing with stainless steel.
A cover that sags holds water and pulls away from the seams, letting rain in.
Separated or unsealed seams and edges let water run straight into the chase.
Get a free camera inspection and a no-obligation quote. Same-day service available during burn season across Greater Houston.
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Book online or call 281-904-4674 and pick a time that works for you. We offer same-day service during burn season across the Greater Houston area.
Our ASCS-certified technician performs a full camera inspection of the flue, damper, and crown so you see exactly what's going on. No trip fee, no pressure.
We take precise measurements of your chase, then fabricate a custom stainless steel cover sized to fit exactly, with the overhang and seams needed to shed water properly.
We remove the old, rusted cover, install your new stainless cover with proper sealing, and leave you with a detailed report and before-and-after photos, with no mess left behind.
Houston's humid, wet climate is especially hard on chimney chase covers. Heavy rain and constant sun exposure wear through the thin coating on builder-grade galvanized covers, and once that happens, rust streaks start running down your siding and water begins pooling on top instead of shedding off. Our ASCS-certified technicians inspect and replace chase covers to NADCA standards, fabricating a custom stainless steel cover built to last for decades instead of patching one that is already failing.
Whether you need a routine chimney sweep near you, a new cap to keep animals out, crown repair, or full waterproofing, every visit starts with a free camera inspection and ends with before-and-after photos so you know exactly what was done. Chimney sweep and inspection starts at $149, with a clear quote before any work begins. We also handle air duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning for whole-home air quality and fire safety.
Serving Houston, Katy, Cypress, Sugar Land, Spring, The Woodlands, Pearland, and surrounding areas. Last updated October 2026.
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Common questions about chase cover replacement
A chase cover is the metal cap on top of a framed, siding-wrapped chimney chase, common on homes with factory-built fireplaces. A chimney crown is the solid concrete or mortar cap on a masonry chimney. If your chimney is wrapped in siding or stucco instead of exposed brick, you almost certainly have a chase cover, not a crown.
Rust streaks running down the siding below the chimney, standing water pooling on top, a soft or sagging cover, seams pulling apart, or an active leak inside the chase are all signs the cover has failed and needs replacement.
Most builder-grade chase covers are galvanized steel, which rusts once the protective coating wears through, often within 10 to 15 years in Houston's humidity. A custom-fabricated stainless steel chase cover will not rust, sheds water properly, and is built to last for decades.
Cost depends on the size of your chase and the complexity of the install, but every job includes a free inspection and a clear, upfront quote before we start. Call 281-904-4674 for an exact price for your home.
A properly fabricated and installed stainless steel chase cover is built to last for decades and will not rust or corrode like the original galvanized cover.
Yes. We measure your chase precisely and fabricate a one-piece stainless steel cover sized to fit it exactly, with proper overhang and drip edges to shed water away from your siding.
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