Chimney cap installation on homes across Galt Ocean Mile
A cap that fits its flue keeps rain and animals out while the smoke still leaves freely.
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Cap faults we fix on chimneys in Galt Ocean Mile
- No cap visible on the flue
- Rattling from the chimney top in wind
- Mesh screen torn, bent or missing
- Scratching or chirping heard in the flue
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Small details that decide a chimney cap fit
If the fire draws differently after a new cap
A cap that fits well should not change how the fireplace draws. Smoke that lingers or rolls into the room after a cap was fitted makes the new part the first thing to check. It may be too small, set too low or carry a mesh too fine for the flue.
Stop using the fireplace and tell us what changed and when. We check the cap size, the lid height and the screen against the flue. Masonry chimney design guidance treats the height of a rain cap above the flue as part of the draft calculation, so the details matter. We explain what we find before proposing a change.
Check for animals before the top is closed
A new cap should not be fitted over an animal that is already inside the flue. Birds, raccoons and other animals sometimes use chimneys as shelter, and closing the top on them causes a worse problem. Scratching, chirping or movement inside are all reasons to pause.
Tell us if you have heard anything in the chimney. We check the flue before fitting a cap. If an animal is present, removal comes first, and that is a separate service with its own rules. Please do not try to drive anything out with smoke or fire, as that can harm the animal and the chimney.
Why a cap may take two visits
Some caps are common sizes that can be fitted on the day they are measured. Others, especially multi-flue and made-to-measure caps, have to be ordered after the measurements are taken. That can mean one visit to measure and another to fit.
We tell you which kind of cap your chimney needs before you approve anything. Where a second visit is involved, we explain what happens in between, including whether the flue needs temporary protection. We do not promise a fitting date we cannot keep. The estimate records the measurements, so the order matches your chimney exactly.
Irregular tops on stone or rubble chimneys
Chimneys finished in natural stone can have uneven tops and irregular edges. Band caps need a square top course, and crown-mounted caps need a flat surface. An irregular top may rule out both and point to a cap that fastens to the flue itself.
We measure the flue and the top surface and tell you which options suit your chimney. If none of the stock designs fit, a made-to-measure cap may be the answer. The estimate explains why the chosen style suits the top you have, rather than forcing a standard shape onto an irregular chimney.
Chimney cap scope, item by item
- Roof access and protection of the roof covering
- Workmanship warranty on the installation
- Handover on screen cleaning and lid removal
- Separate line for damper or chase cover work
Asked about chimney cap replacement in Galt Ocean Mile
Will a new cap stop water getting into the fireplace?
A cap keeps rain out of the flue opening. It cannot stop water that enters through a cracked crown, open mortar joints or failed flashing. If water keeps appearing after the cap is fitted, the entry point probably lies elsewhere and needs its own assessment.
Can a chimney cap keep birds and animals out of the flue?
A cap with an intact screen blocks the opening animals use. It must not be fitted over an animal that is already inside. If you hear movement in the flue, tell us, so removal is handled before the top is closed.
Is a stainless cap a sensible choice over galvanized steel?
Each metal weathers in its own way, and the grade, the fasteners and the metals it touches matter as much as the name. We state the metal and fasteners on the estimate so you can compare proposals on equal terms.
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- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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