Chimney cap replacement for your home in West Flagler
Tell us what happened to the old cap, and we find out why before fitting the next one.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What a failing chimney cap looks like
- No cap visible on the flue
- Rust streaks running down from the cap
- Nesting material showing at the top
- Mismatched cap on a metal chimney
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Measuring, choosing and fastening a chimney cap
One cap over flues of different heights
A multi-flue cap covers every flue with one lid, but the flues beneath it are often different heights. The lid has to clear the tallest one while still covering the shortest. Too low, and the tall flue loses open area. Too high, and rain can blow under the lid onto the shorter flue.
Getting that balance right is a measuring job, not a guess. We record the height of each flue, the distance between them and the crown area around them. If the differences are large, separate caps on each flue may serve better, and the estimate explains which option we recommend.
Planning a change to the fireplace
If you are thinking about adding an insert, changing fuel or taking the fireplace out of use, mention it before the cap is chosen. A change like that can bring a new liner with its own termination, and the cap fitted today might have to come off again.
We would rather hear your plans early and fit a cap that suits them, or hold off on the cap until the larger decision is made. The estimate can show both routes. That way you do not pay for a cap twice because the plans for the fireplace changed a few months later.
When the house sits empty for long stretches
Homes that are empty for part of the year can go a long time without anyone noticing a cap problem. Debris builds up, animals move in and water stains spread before anyone looks. A cap in good shape keeps those surprises to a minimum.
If the house will be empty, consider having the cap and flue top looked at before you leave. We can check the cap, the screen and the flue for debris during a maintenance visit. Tell us how to reach you and how to access the property. The written findings can be sent to you wherever you are.
Galvanized caps in air that carries salt
Galvanized coatings wear faster where the air carries chlorides from nearby salt water. Corrosion data for zinc coatings rank warm marine air close to industrial air in how hard it is on the metal. Wind direction and distance from the shore change the rate.
For a home close to the coast, that shifts the metal choice for a cap. A galvanized cap may still be an option, but we explain what to expect from it in that exposure. The estimate names the metal we recommend for the flue and the reason, so you can weigh cost against how the cap will weather.
What a chimney cap proposal should name
- Flue height above the crown
- Fastener type and fastening points
- Draw check once the cap is on
- Roof access and protection of the roof covering
Your chimney cap questions, answered in West Flagler
Can one cap cover several flues on my chimney?
Often, yes. A multi-flue cap mounts on the crown and covers all the flues together. It needs a crown sound enough to hold its fasteners and enough height to clear the tallest flue, so we check both before recommending it.
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.
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