Worn chimney cap replacement in The Crossings
We fit caps to clay tile, metal liners and factory-built pipe, each by the method it calls for.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Cap faults we fix on chimneys in The Crossings
- Rust streaks running down from the cap
- Rain dripping onto the fireplace floor
- Scratching or chirping heard in the flue
- Old cap glued or siliconed in place
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What goes into a new chimney cap in The Crossings
A cap that comes off for cleaning
The Florida Building Code requires a spark arrestor to be placed with access for cleaning. Its screen or the cap itself must be removable so the flue can be cleaned. A cap sealed permanently to the tile makes later sweeping harder and can hide a clogged screen.
We fit caps so they can come off the way the maker intends, with bolts, screws or a removable lid. At handover, we show you how it opens, even if you do not plan to do it yourself. Anyone sweeping the chimney in The Crossings later will be able to reach the flue without breaking anything.
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.
Clearing the roof and hauling the old cap away
Cap work leaves behind the old cap, bolts, broken mortar or sealant, and sometimes debris pulled from the flue. We gather it up, clear the roof area around the chimney and haul it away rather than leaving it in your bin or yard.
We also check the firebox and hearth below, because some debris can fall down the flue during removal. If anything reached the room, we clean it up. Tell us before the visit if there is furniture, a rug or anything fragile near the fireplace, so we can protect it before starting.
When a cap problem cannot wait
Most cap problems can be booked as a normal visit. A cap hanging over a walkway, a flue open to heavy rain with water reaching the room, or animals trapped inside are different. Those situations are what our 24/7 emergency line is for.
Call and describe what you see. We talk through what can be done safely in the meantime and arrange the visit. Keep people away from anything that could fall, and do not use the fireplace until the chimney has been checked. The permanent repair is then quoted like any other job, with your approval first.
Included in your chimney cap visit in The Crossings
- Cap style suited to the mounting surface
- Fastener type and fastening points
- Listed cap for a factory-built chimney
- Debris cleared from the roof and hauled away
Questions about chimney caps in The Crossings
How does the inspection discount apply to cap replacement?
Your own free inspection starts the window. For the next 72 hours, the cap and any other item on that estimate can be approved at 10% off, and later approvals keep the written price.
What should I mention when I call about a cap?
Describe what you see from the ground, how the fireplace is used and whether anything else vents through the chimney. Mention recent roof work or strong storms. Those details help us plan the visit to your home in The Crossings.
Can you replace just the screen on my cap?
Where the maker offers a replacement screen and the rest of the cap is sound, that can be enough. A piece of generic mesh is not the same thing, because the opening size affects both sparks and draft.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo