Chimney cap installation on homes across Imperial Point
Tell us what happened to the old cap, and we find out why before fitting the next one.
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Chimney cap trouble you can spot in Imperial Point
- No cap visible on the flue
- Scratching or chirping heard in the flue
- Old cap glued or siliconed in place
- Metal flakes on the hearth or damper
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Chimney cap decisions explained for Imperial Point
Leave the roof and the measuring to us
One cap maker's own installation guide recommends that homeowners not climb their roof, and it leaves cap fitting to roofing and chimney trades. Roof coverings can be slippery, chimney tops are awkward to reach and a dropped tool can break a tile below. The risk is not worth a measurement we take anyway.
Please do not climb up to check the cap or take sizes for us. Describe what you can see from the ground and leave the rest to the free inspection. Our team brings the ladders and the measuring tools, and we look at the roof around the chimney as part of the same visit.
Upfront pricing for chimney cap work
You see the price before we start, and it does not grow quietly during the job. The estimate lists the cap, the fastening and any repair beneath it, each with its own price. There are no hidden fees for removal, roof access or cleanup.
If we find something unexpected once the old cap is off, such as a tile that breaks during removal, we stop and explain it before continuing. You then decide whether to add that item. That is how upfront pricing works for us on a cap job in Imperial Point, and on every other job we quote.
Checking the cap once it is fitted
Once the cap is on, we check that it sits square, that the fasteners are tight and that the lid height suits the flue. We look at the screen for any damage from handling and confirm that the lid or cap can be removed for cleaning.
If there is a way to confirm the draw safely during the visit, we do so, and we tell you what we observed. Any concern about the draft that remains is noted in the written record. You should not have to discover a problem with the new cap the first time you light a fire.
Planning a cap visit for your home in Imperial Point
When you call about a chimney cap, we ask a few questions and then arrange a time to look at the chimney. You do not need to prepare anything beyond clearing space near the fireplace and keeping pets indoors while we are on the roof.
The visit covers the cap, the flue top and the surface the cap mounts on, with the findings explained before we leave. Homes in Imperial Point receive the same free inspection and free written estimate as any other job we quote. You then choose what to approve and when.
Checked before a new cap is ordered in Imperial Point
- Crown surface under a multi-flue cap
- Removal of the old cap and hardware
- Top course of brick under a band cap
- Separate line for damper or chase cover work
Chimney cap FAQs for homes in Imperial Point
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.
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.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo