Chimney cap replacement for your home in Goulds
We refasten a sound cap where that is enough, and replace it only when the cap itself has failed.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney cap trouble you can spot in Goulds
- Cap tilted or sitting off center
- Leaves or twigs landing in the firebox
- Rain dripping onto the fireplace floor
- Cap lid lifted, dented or loose
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Small details that decide a chimney cap fit
How galvanized caps wear
A galvanized cap is steel with a zinc coating. The zinc weathers slowly and protects the steel beneath it. How long it lasts depends on the weather, rainfall and what is in the air around the house. Once the coating wears through in spots, rust follows.
Galvanized caps can be a sensible choice where the budget matters and the flue suits them. They are not a buy-once item, though. We look at the zinc on an existing cap for bare, rusty patches. Then we tell you what to expect from a new one in plain terms, without promising a number of years.
A screen clogged with soot
Screens catch more than embers. Soot and deposits build up on the mesh over time, and a heavily coated screen narrows the path the smoke has to take. One factory-built chimney maker tells owners to check the spark arrestor screen regularly and clean it when deposits appear.
A clogged screen can make the fire smoky. We check the screen condition on maintenance visits and during any cleaning. If the mesh is fine enough to clog quickly with the way you burn, we can discuss a screen that suits the flue better.
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.
When another company recommended a new cap
Sometimes we hear from someone after another company has recommended a new cap. A second opinion is reasonable, especially if the reason given was vague. We look at the cap and the chimney top ourselves rather than simply repeating the earlier advice.
Share the earlier estimate if you are comfortable doing so. We explain where we agree, where we see things differently and why. Our free written estimate stands on its own, so you can compare both and choose. If the cap does not need replacing, we tell you that plainly.
Your chimney cap quote in Goulds, itemized
- Condition of the tile's top edge
- Lid height and open area beneath it
- Label details on a metal chimney
- Crown cracks noted as a separate item
What to ask about a chimney cap in Goulds
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.
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.
What will I receive once the cap is fitted?
A written record of the work: the cap installed, its metal, how it was fastened and anything we noted but did not repair. Keep it with your house papers, because the next person on the roof will find it useful.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo