Chimney Cap Installation and Replacement in Clearwater, FL
A cap sized to the flue, fastened to stay put in a storm, with a screen that keeps animals out.
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- Same-day service available
- Owned and run locally
- Family run
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Why Clearwater Homeowners Call Us
Replacing a chimney cap in Clearwater means fitting a new cap measured to your flue, with a mesh screen and a hood that sheds rain. Our crew removes the old rusted or bent cap, checks the flue top and crown underneath, and fastens the new chimney cap so it stays in place in strong wind.
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Family run
One family owns the company and answers for every job our crew does.
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Owned and run locally
Our office is on Calumet St, and our work stays in Clearwater.
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Free inspection
We inspect for free and tell you plainly what we found.
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No hidden fees
The written price is the price. New work needs your yes first.
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Same-day service available
When the day's schedule has an open slot, we can come out the same day.
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Licensed & insured
Licensed and insured for chimney and fireplace work. Ask for the details when you book.
Signs You May Need Chimney Cap Installation and Replacement
The chimney cap is a small part that does a big job. It keeps rain out of the flue, keeps birds and squirrels from nesting, and stops embers from landing on the roof. Ours are measured to your flue, fixed with stainless hardware and checked for draft before we leave the roof.
- Rust streaks on the crown or the side of the stack
- A cap that leans, rattles or sits loose
- No cap at all, or only a bare flue tile on top
- Birds, squirrels or nesting material in the firebox
- Rain dripping onto the damper during storms
What a chimney cap does
A chimney cover has three jobs. The hood keeps rain off the flue, which slows rust on the damper and decay in the smoke chamber. The mesh screen keeps animals out and acts as a spark arrestor, catching embers before they reach the roof. And the open sides let smoke and gas escape freely. A cap that is too small, too low or clogged with soot gets in the way of that last job. A chimney rain cap is the hood part of the cap, and the chimney screen is the mesh around its sides.
Chimney cap types we install
Most flues get a single flue cap that clamps or bolts to the tile. Where a crown carries two or more flues, a multi flue chimney cap covers them all and fastens to the crown. Stainless steel chimney caps resist rust, and a copper chimney cap is a good choice where the look matters. Factory-built chimneys use a cap made by the maker of the flue system, and a chase-top chimney gets its cap on the chase cover instead.
Chimney cap repair or a new chimney cap
A cap with a torn screen or a loose clamp can sometimes be repaired in place. Once the metal has rusted through, the hood is bent or the cap no longer fits the flue, a new chimney cap is the better value. We check the crown underneath at the same time: a cap cannot protect a flue whose crown is cracked, and chimney crown repair may be needed first.
Spark arrestor installation
On a wood-burning fireplace, the screen on the cap is the spark arrestor. We use mesh sized to stop embers without choking the draft and keep the screen clean enough to breathe. A screen packed with soot is a sign the flue needs sweeping.
Fastened for storm wind
Caps blow off when they are held only by a friction fit or a single screw. We fasten caps with stainless hardware suited to the flue, and on a multi flue cap we anchor the base to the crown. After a storm, a missing cap is one of the first things to look for from the yard.
From Your Request to a Finished Job
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Tell us what you see
Water on the hearth, smoke in the room, a stuck damper or a cap gone after a storm. A few words on the request form is enough.
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Free inspection
A crew member goes over the fireplace and chimney in person, firebox first, then up to the top of the stack.
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Written price
You get the finding and the price on paper. Nothing is added later without your say.
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Work and walk-through
The approved work gets done, the site is cleaned, and we point out what changed and how to care for it.
Chimney Cap Installation and Replacement Questions
What happens if your chimney cap falls off?
Rain then falls straight into the flue, and birds and squirrels can climb in. Water rusts the damper and soaks the smoke chamber, while nests can block the draft. Leave the fireplace off and look at the crown and flue top when the cap is replaced.
When should a chimney cap be replaced?
Replace a chimney cap when the metal has rusted through, the screen is torn or clogged beyond cleaning, or the cap is loose and rattles. A cap that is the wrong size for the flue, or one that sits too low, also needs replacing because it can hurt the draft.
What size chimney cap do I need?
Chimney cap size starts with the flue tile: its outside length and width, plus how far it sticks up above the crown. A multi flue cap is sized to the crown instead. Measure before ordering, or let the crew measure during the free inspection.
Do chimney caps keep water out?
A chimney cap keeps most rain out of the flue, but not all of it. Wind-driven rain can still get under the hood, and a cap does nothing for a cracked crown or loose flashing; leaks that continue after a new cap usually come from one of those.
Can a chimney cap cause downdraft?
A chimney cap can add to downdraft when it is too low over the flue, the wrong style for the wind, or clogged with soot. A cap with enough open area and the right height usually helps the draft. If smoke spills after a new cap, check the cap first.
Are chimney caps required by code?
Where a masonry chimney has a spark arrestor, the Florida Building Code sets the size of its screen openings. Many appliance makers also require a listed cap on their flue system. For a masonry fireplace, a cap with a screen is strongly recommended even where it is not strictly required, because it keeps out rain and animals.
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