Worn chimney cap replacement in Bermuda Riviera
Cap work you sign off on inside 72 hours of the free inspection carries a 10% discount.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What a failing chimney cap looks like
- Cap lid lifted, dented or loose
- Smoke spilling into the room after cap work
- One flue capped and another left open
- Metal flakes on the hearth or damper
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Chimney cap work for homes in Bermuda Riviera
Framed chimneys take a chase cover too
A chimney built as a framed box around metal pipe has a broad metal cover across its top, and the pipe cap sits above that. The two parts do different jobs. The chase cover keeps water out of the framed enclosure, while the cap guards the pipe opening.
If you have a framed chimney, we check both. A rusted or leaking chase cover is quoted as chase cover replacement, separately from the cap. Where only the cap has failed, only the cap is replaced. The estimate names each part so you can see which one needs work.
If you have already bought a cap
Some people buy a cap before calling us. We are happy to look at it. The questions are the same as for any cap. It has to fit the flue, suit the chimney type and meet the code, plus the listing on a factory-built chimney.
Bring the box or the product details to the visit. We tell you whether the cap suits your chimney, and if it does not, we explain why and suggest what would. Any work we quote around it is written line by line, so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
Planning a cap visit for your home in Bermuda Riviera
When you call about a chimney cap, we ask a few questions and then arrange a time to look at the chimney. You do not need to prepare anything beyond clearing space near the fireplace and keeping pets indoors while we are on the roof.
The visit covers the cap, the flue top and the surface the cap mounts on, with the findings explained before we leave. Homes in Bermuda Riviera receive the same free inspection and free written estimate as any other job we quote. You then choose what to approve and when.
Fasteners that last in sea air
In salt-laden air, the fasteners deserve an early look. Thin screws and bolts have little metal to lose, and once they rust through, a sound cap can work loose in the next strong wind.
We use the fasteners the cap maker supplies or specifies and check that they suit the cap metal. On maintenance visits to homes near the water, we look at the fasteners first. Loose or corroded ones can be replaced before the cap moves. The written record lists the fasteners used, so the right ones can be matched later.
What the free cap inspection looks at
- Outside size of each flue tile
- Lid height and open area beneath it
- Draw check once the cap is on
- Top course of brick under a band cap
Chimney cap FAQs for homes in Bermuda Riviera
How does the inspection discount apply to cap replacement?
Your own free inspection starts the window. For the next 72 hours, the cap and any other item on that estimate can be approved at 10% off, and later approvals keep the written price.
Can the new cap come off for chimney sweeping?
It should. Where a spark arrestor is fitted, the Florida Building Code requires the screen or cap to be removable for flue cleaning. We show you how the lid or cap comes off and leave it that way.
Does a new cap change how my fireplace draws?
A cap sized and set correctly should not hold the smoke back. The code sets a minimum open area under a rain cap relative to the flue it serves, and a low lid or a clogged screen can restrict the smoke, so we check both.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo