Chimney cap replacement for your home in Boulevard Gardens
We fit caps to clay tile, metal liners and factory-built pipe, each by the method it calls for.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Cap faults we fix on chimneys in Boulevard Gardens
- Leaves or twigs landing in the firebox
- Cap lid lifted, dented or loose
- Screen clogged with soot or debris
- Cap fasteners loose or missing
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Choosing and fitting chimney caps in Boulevard Gardens
Slip-in caps on round flues
A slip-in cap is made for a round flue. Its legs press outward against the inside of the tile or liner, and that tension holds it in place without bolts. Each size covers a narrow range of diameters, so the measurement has to be right.
This style suits a sound round flue with a clean top edge. It is less suited to a flue that is out of round, cracked near the top or lined with a liner that has its own termination. Tell us if the flue looks round from the ground. We confirm the shape and diameter before any slip-in cap is ordered.
Caps anchored from inside the flue
A few universal caps hold themselves in place with an anchor bar that reaches down inside the flue and presses against its walls. A nut at the top draws the cap, the screen and the anchor together. Nothing clamps to the outside of the tile.
Because the grip is inside, the flue walls near the top have to be sound. A liner with loose joints, heavy deposits or cracks near the opening is a poor anchor. We look down the flue before choosing this design. If the inside of the flue needs cleaning or repair, that is described as a separate step on the estimate.
How high the lid sits above the flue
The gap between the top of the flue and the underside of the lid affects both rain and smoke. Too little gap can choke the flue. Too much can let rain blow in at an angle. The right height depends on the cap design and the flue it covers.
Brick industry design guidance says the maker of a manufactured rain cap should be asked for its effect on flow through the chimney. We work from that information when choosing a cap. If your current cap sits noticeably low or high, we note it, and the proposal explains the height chosen for the new one.
How the cap looks from the street
A cap is visible from the street, and some people care about its look as much as its function. Style, finish and height all change how the top of the house reads. There is nothing wrong with wanting a cap that looks right.
Tell us if appearance matters to you. We can discuss finishes and profiles that suit the flue, while keeping to the code and the maker's instructions. The cap has to fit and work first. Within that, there is usually room to choose something you are happy to look at.
What we measure before quoting a chimney cap
- Outside size of each flue tile
- Check for debris or nesting in the flue
- Tile repair priced apart from the cap
- Fastener metal matched to the cap
Asked about chimney cap replacement in Boulevard Gardens
Do I need to measure the flue before calling you?
No, and please stay off the roof. We measure every flue during the free inspection, along with the crown or tile the cap will fasten to. You only need to describe what you have noticed and roughly when it started.
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.
Should the crown be fixed before the cap is replaced?
If the crown is cracked where a multi-flue cap would fasten, yes, or the cap ends up mounted on a weak surface. We describe the crown during the free inspection and price that repair as a separate item.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo