Worn chimney cap replacement in Fort Lauderdale
One cap or several, every flue on the chimney is measured before anything is ordered.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney cap warning signs around Fort Lauderdale
- Cap tilted or sitting off center
- Rain dripping onto the fireplace floor
- Metal flakes on the hearth or damper
- Mismatched cap on a metal chimney
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How a chimney cap is matched to your flue
A lid that is bent or lifted
Lids take the weather head on. A falling branch, a heavy storm or someone stepping on the cap during roof work can bend the lid, twist its legs or lift one side. A bent lid can let rain blow in and sit closer to the flue than it should.
We check the lid height against the flue opening and look for kinks in the legs or frame. A lid can sometimes be straightened and refastened. Where the metal has cracked at the bends, bending it back tends to break it further, so we recommend replacement and explain why in the proposal.
When the cap has gone missing
Sometimes a cap is simply gone, found in the yard, on the roof or nowhere at all. Before replacing it, we check why it came off, because the tile, the fasteners or the crown may be the real fault.
An open flue also collects whatever falls into it. We look down the flue for leaves, nesting material and debris, and check the firebox and damper below. If the flue needs clearing, that is a separate item. Keep any pieces of the old cap you find, as they can tell us how it was fastened and what failed.
Reading the label on a metal chimney
Factory-built chimneys carry a label with the maker, the model and the listing. It is often found near the fireplace opening, inside the firebox surround or on the pipe in the attic. That label tells us which cap belongs on top.
If you can reach it safely, read the details to us when you call. Please do not remove panels or climb into tight spaces to find it. We locate it during the visit if needed. A cap chosen from the label fits the system it was tested with, which is the point of the listing.
Wind and spray on the chimney top near shore
Corrosion data for coastal air notes that wind speed, wind direction and distance from the shore all change how fast exposed metal corrodes. On a chimney top, the faces that meet the wind can weather differently from the sheltered ones.
When we inspect a cap near the coast, we compare the exposed and sheltered sides. That gives a sense of how the metal is weathering and whether the replacement needs a different material. We note the pattern in the findings, so you can see why a particular cap was recommended for your home.
What the free cap inspection looks at
- Flue height above the crown
- Condition of the tile's top edge
- Removal of the old cap and hardware
- Tile repair priced apart from the cap
Chimney cap FAQs for homes in Fort Lauderdale
Does a spark screen matter if I rarely burn wood?
The screen also keeps birds and animals out, so it earns its place on a seldom-used chimney. Where a spark arrestor is fitted to a masonry chimney, the Florida Building Code sets how open its mesh must be and requires access for cleaning.
Does a chimney I do not use still need a cap?
An idle flue is still open to rain, leaves and animals, so a cap does useful work there. If you have plans for the fireplace later, mention them, because the flue and the appliance decide which cap suits it.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo