Chimney cap installation on homes across Miami Beach
A cap sized to the flue, fastened the way its maker intends and backed by our workmanship warranty.
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What a failing chimney cap looks like
- Rust streaks running down from the cap
- One flue capped and another left open
- Metal flakes on the hearth or damper
- Mismatched cap on a metal chimney
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Slip-in caps on round flues
A slip-in cap is made for a round flue. Its legs press outward against the inside of the tile or liner, and that tension holds it in place without bolts. Each size covers a narrow range of diameters, so the measurement has to be right.
This style suits a sound round flue with a clean top edge. It is less suited to a flue that is out of round, cracked near the top or lined with a liner that has its own termination. Tell us if the flue looks round from the ground. We confirm the shape and diameter before any slip-in cap is ordered.
Nesting material already in the flue
A cap keeps new material out. It does nothing about the twigs, leaves or nesting already sitting in the flue or on the smoke shelf. That material can block the smoke path and catch fire when the fireplace is used.
We look down the flue before fitting a cap and tell you what we see. If material needs to come out, clearing it is listed as a separate item from the cap. The cap then goes on once the flue is clear. That order means the new cap is protecting a clean flue rather than sealing debris in.
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.
Masonry hoods and other older cap types
Not every chimney top ends in a metal cap. Some older designs use a slab of stone or concrete set on piers above the flue, or a clay pot on the tile. These act as rain covers too, and they can crack, shift or lose their mortar over time.
If your chimney has one of these tops, tell us. We look at its condition and whether it still leaves enough open area for the smoke. Repairing it, replacing it with a metal cap or leaving it alone are all possible routes, and we explain the tradeoffs before you choose.
What a chimney cap proposal should name
- Flue count and position on the top
- Flue height above the crown
- Crown cracks noted as a separate item
- Separate line for damper or chase cover work
Your chimney cap questions, answered in Miami Beach
Can you fit a cap on a factory-built metal chimney?
Yes, using the cap its maker lists for that chimney. The Florida Building Code requires factory-built chimneys to be terminated as the manufacturer's instructions say. If the chimney label is reachable safely from indoors, read it to us when you call.
Is my old cap worth repairing instead of replacing?
Sometimes. A sound cap with loose fasteners can be refastened. A cap with rusted-through mesh, a split lid or broken legs is usually past saving. We show you what we found and let you choose the route.
Do you clean up after replacing the cap?
Yes. We take away the old cap and its hardware, clear debris from the roof area and haul it off. If the flue has to stay open overnight for any reason, we cover it at the end of the work day.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo