Local pros for chimney cap replacement in University
Keep rain, animals and embers out of the flue with a cap sized to your chimney in University. Free inspection, upfront pricing.
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
- No hidden fees
- Workmanship warranty
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Chimney Services
Chimney Cap Work, Measured and Fastened
Every cap job starts with a free look at the flue top and ends with the old cap hauled away.
Rust streaks running down from the cap
Orange streaks on the brick or stucco below the chimney top often trace back to metal corroding above them. A galvanized cap whose coating has worn through, rusted screws or an old steel lid can all leave that stain. Left alone, a rusted screen opens gaps big enough for birds and squirrels.
Our pros trace the stain to its source before blaming the cap, because a rusting damper or old metal flashing can leave similar marks. If the cap is the culprit, the replacement is quoted in stainless or copper, and the stain on the chimney face is noted so you know what cleaning or repair it needs.
Caps that stay on through storm season
Hurricane season, by NOAA's dates, lasts from June 1 to November 30. A cap held by loose clamps or tired adhesive can lift off in a strong gust, and a cap that leaves the chimney can damage shingles or gutters on its way down.
Our pros fasten new caps the way their makers direct, test every bolt and anchor by hand before leaving and look at the crown the cap depends on. After a storm passes, a quick look from the yard for a tilted or missing cap is worth the minute, and if you see one, call and we will arrange a visit.
Decorative shrouds and custom chimney tops
A shaped copper or painted shroud can change the look of a whole roofline, and some homeowners want one for that reason alone. On a masonry chimney, the shroud still has to leave the open area and screen the code asks for. On a factory-built chimney, section R1005.2 allows a decorative shroud only when it is listed and labeled for that specific chimney system.
Our pros walk through what your chimney allows before you settle on a design. If the system rules out a custom shroud, we show you the listed options that do fit and what each one looks like, with an upfront price for each.
When the flue tile sits too low for a cap
Some chimneys were finished with the flue tile flush with the crown or buried in it. A clamp-style cap then has nothing to grip, and water sitting at the joint wears the crown around the tile. Brick Industry Association guidance for masonry chimneys has the liner standing at least 2 inches above the crown.
The fix depends on what is there. A crown-mounted cap can cover a low tile, and a crown rebuild can reset the tile height when the crown is failing anyway. Our pros explain which path fits your chimney in University, with an upfront price for each one.
On any service we offer
Choose the cap within 72 hours of the inspection and 10% comes off the price.
What's Included
Everything Reviewed Before a Cap Is Ordered
- Metal choices, each with a written price
- Clearance under the lid for smoke to leave
- Screen openings checked for size
- Product information left for your records
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Stop Rain and Animals at the Flue
Your cap, flue and crown in University can be checked free. Call (833) 435-4697.
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