Chimney cap replacement for your home in Little Haiti
Upfront pricing for chimney cap work in Little Haiti, with no hidden fees and a written record of the job.
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- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
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Cap faults we fix on chimneys in Little Haiti
- Rust streaks running down from the cap
- Rain dripping onto the fireplace floor
- Screen clogged with soot or debris
- Cap fasteners loose or missing
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How a chimney cap is matched to your flue
Screen metal that stands up to heat and weather
The code also asks that a spark arrestor screen resist heat and corrosion to a set standard. Thin, light mesh can burn through near the flue or rust through in the weather. Once holes open up, the screen no longer stops sparks or animals.
We look closely at the screen on your existing cap for burned patches, rust holes and torn edges. A screen that has failed while the lid and frame are sound may be replaceable on its own, if the maker offers the part. Otherwise, we explain why the whole cap should be replaced rather than patched with generic mesh.
Copper caps and the metals around them
Copper caps are often chosen for their look, and they weather to a darker finish over time. Copper also reacts with some other metals when the two touch in wet conditions, and one of the pair can then corrode faster than it would alone.
If you are drawn to copper, tell us early. We look at the flashing, any chase metal and the fasteners nearby, and we explain whether copper sits comfortably with them. The estimate names the copper cap, its fasteners and any separation between metals, so the choice is made with those details in view.
When the screen has rusted through
The screen is the thinnest metal on a cap, and it can fail while the lid is still sound. Rain, heat and soot work on the thin wire, and holes open at the corners or where the mesh meets the frame. Birds and debris then find a way in, and embers can leave through the gaps.
Look at the screen with binoculars if you can. Brown streaks, visible holes or a sagging section are all worth mentioning. We check whether the maker offers a replacement screen for that cap. If the frame is rusted along with it, a new cap is usually the more lasting choice, and we explain that on the estimate.
A cap that did not match its flue
Some caps simply did not match their flue when they were fitted. A cap that is too small may perch on the tile with bolts at full stretch. One that is too large may lean, leave gaps at the corners or catch the wind.
We compare the existing cap with the flue it sits on and tell you whether the fit was ever right. If it was not, we measure properly and propose a cap that matches the flue. Tell us if the old cap came from a store and was fitted without measuring. That history often explains why it failed.
Your chimney cap quote in Little Haiti, itemized
- Crown surface under a multi-flue cap
- Check for debris or nesting in the flue
- Label details on a metal chimney
- Roof access and protection of the roof covering
Your chimney cap questions, answered in Little Haiti
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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