Worn chimney cap replacement in Coconut Grove
A new cap should leave sweeping access open, so we explain how it comes off for later cleaning.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney cap trouble you can spot in Coconut Grove
- Scratching or chirping heard in the flue
- Cap lid lifted, dented or loose
- Cap fasteners loose or missing
- One flue capped and another left open
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Chimney cap choices that suit homes in Coconut Grove
Comparing two cap quotes fairly
Two cap quotes can look far apart and still describe different jobs. One may include tile repair and flue clearing while another covers only the cap. One may name a specific stainless grade while another says only stainless.
Lay the quotes side by side and compare the style, the metal, the screen, the fastening and the extra items. If ours lacks a detail the other one has, ask us to add it. We would rather you choose on equal terms than on a total that hides what is inside it.
Roof access and protecting the roof
Reaching the chimney top means crossing part of the roof. Roof coverings differ in how well they take foot traffic, and some need careful stepping or boards to spread the load. We look at the roof around the chimney before climbing and plan the access to avoid damage.
If you know of loose or fragile areas, or a recent roof repair, tell us. We note the roof condition near the chimney in the findings. Where we see roof damage that is not ours to fix, we say so plainly, so you can call a roofer with a clear description.
Planning a change to the fireplace
If you are thinking about adding an insert, changing fuel or taking the fireplace out of use, mention it before the cap is chosen. A change like that can bring a new liner with its own termination, and the cap fitted today might have to come off again.
We would rather hear your plans early and fit a cap that suits them, or hold off on the cap until the larger decision is made. The estimate can show both routes. That way you do not pay for a cap twice because the plans for the fireplace changed a few months later.
Caps that mount on a liner's top plate
Where a chimney has been relined with a stainless liner, the liner usually hangs from a top plate on the crown. The liner maker supplies a cap that fastens to that plate or to the liner itself. One maker's instructions show the cap removed by its screws for cleaning.
If your chimney has a liner, the replacement cap should be the one the liner system calls for, not a generic cap clamped over the plate. We identify the liner and its top plate before recommending anything. The written record then notes the liner system, so a future cap can be matched without guesswork.
Included in your chimney cap visit in Coconut Grove
- Cap style suited to the mounting surface
- Cap metal named on the estimate
- Draw check once the cap is on
- Open flue covered at day's end
Questions about chimney caps in Coconut Grove
Which metal should my new chimney cap be made of?
That depends on the flue, the appliance and the exposure at your home. We name the metal on the estimate and explain the choice. Galvanized, stainless and copper caps each weather in their own way, and none of them is free of upkeep.
Will you need to drill into my chimney crown?
Only for caps that mount on the crown. Their flanges are fastened into the crown and kept back from its edge so the concrete does not crack. Caps that clamp to a flue tile or band around the brick need no drilling there.
Do you clean up after replacing the cap?
Yes. We take away the old cap and its hardware, clear debris from the roof area and haul it off. If the flue has to stay open overnight for any reason, we cover it at the end of the work day.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo