Chimney cap installation on homes across Kendall
Cap work you sign off on inside 72 hours of the free inspection carries a 10% discount.
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What a failing chimney cap looks like
- Rain dripping onto the fireplace floor
- Scratching or chirping heard in the flue
- Cracked flue tile under the cap
- Mismatched cap on a metal chimney
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How a chimney cap is matched to your flue
One estimate line per part of the top
A clear cap estimate reads like a short list of separate jobs. The cap has its own line, naming the style, the metal and the screen. Tile repair, crown repair, flue clearing and any flashing work each get their own line, with a sentence on why they are needed.
That layout lets you approve the cap and hold back on the rest, or the other way round. It also shows what is not included, such as a roof section for a roofer to handle. Ask us about any line that reads vaguely. We would rather rewrite it than have you approve work you do not understand.
Keeping the flue covered while work is open
Between removing an old cap and fitting the new one, the flue is open to the weather. A simple cap job can finish in one visit, but some involve tile or crown repair that needs time to set. We do not leave an open chimney exposed overnight.
Whenever a work day ends with the top still open, the chimney is covered so rain and debris stay out. If a second visit is needed for a custom cap, we explain how the flue will be protected in between. That step is part of the job, not an extra, and it appears in the description of the work.
What to mention when you call about a cap
You do not need the right terms to book a visit. Describe what you see from the ground, what you have noticed inside and when it started. Mention whether the fireplace burns wood, sits idle or has been changed in some way.
It also helps to know whether anything else vents through the chimney, such as another appliance. Tell us about recent roof work, strong storms or any earlier chimney repairs. Those details shape how we plan the visit, what we bring and how long we expect it to take.
Crown repair stays a separate line
The crown is the sloped top of a masonry chimney around the flue. It sheds water off the chimney and has its own requirements in the building code. A new cap sits on or above it but does not repair it.
If the crown is cracked or crumbling, water can enter the chimney whether or not the cap is new. We look at the crown during the cap inspection and tell you what we see. Crown repair then appears on the estimate as a separate item, with its own description. You can decide on it independently from the cap.
Included in your chimney cap visit in Kendall
- Condition of the tile's top edge
- Cap metal named on the estimate
- Label details on a metal chimney
- Roof access and protection of the roof covering
Chimney cap FAQs for homes in Kendall
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.
Why does smoke come into the room after a cap was fitted?
A clogged screen, a lid set too low or a cap that is too small for the flue can hold smoke back. Stop using the fireplace and ask us to look at the cap and the flue before the next fire.
Are chimney caps covered by a warranty?
Our workmanship warranty covers the installation we carry out. The cap itself may carry its maker's own terms, and we pass those details on with the written record of the work.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo