Is it worth capping a chimney?

<div>Yes, it’s worth capping a chimney. Here are several <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-reasons-install-chimney-cap.htm">reasons to install a chimney cap</a>:<ul><li>Keep out rain, snow, wildlife, and other debris</li><li>Help prevent chimney fires</li><li>Reduce your chimney’s exposure to moisture</li><li>Maintain your chimney flue liner</li><li>Help reduce energy bills by helping regulate your home’s temperature</li></ul></div>

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Reviewed in January 2025
It went awesome! Sean is the best. He talks you through every part of the process and shows up when he says he will. He does great work and even follows up later to check on things. His price was competitive and fair. He did a chimney rebuild, a new pellet stove and liner. No issues at all. We...
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Reviewed in November 2012
Jay was prompt, efficient and concerned about keeping my living room as clean as when he arrived. He thoroughly explained all of the issues he found with the fireplace and flutes and ran the fixes (and prices) by me before he completed any work.
Master Chimney Sweepers
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Reviewed in March 2019
Cant say enough about Master Chimney Sweepers. They were honest up from the from the beginning on the work and didn't try to over price you. I received two other quotes and both were almost double. The techs knew there stuff and listened to what you needed. They were very responsive and easy to...
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Reviewed in June 2011
The call me every spring and we set up an appointment. I wasn?t here when they came but it is fine as far as I know. They come every year and they replaced a chimney cap for me a few years ago. I like that they remind me, I don?t think they are super pushy, they come when they are supposed...
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Reviewed in January 2008
Doug was prompt and arrived within the 2-hour window we had arranged. I also received a call when he was about a half hour away, as promised. He was careful to remove the main stove pipe and remove it from the house for cleaning without spilling ash or soot in the house. He was very thorough...
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Reviewed in January 2019
The technician arrived on time and was professional and clearly experienced. He explained everything he would do and how long it would take. He found 3 dead flying squirrels (our suspicions were borne out that we needed the cap), and cleaned them out.
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Reviewed in October 2005
A REPRESENTATIVE PROMPTLY RETURNED OUR CALL INQUIRING ABOUT GETTING AN ESTIMATE. A TECHNICIAN CAME AT THE DESIGNATED TIME SUPPLIED A REASONABLE ESTIMATE AND SCHEDULED THE WORK TO BE DONE AT A FUTURE DATE. THE WORK ACTUALLY CAME IN UNDER ESTIMATE. COMPANY REPS WERE ON TIME, COURTEOUS, AND...
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Reviewed in July 2008
The technician inspected the chimney flues, and determined that they didn't need to be cleaned. He measured the chimney and had an appropriate cap with him, which he installed. Everything went very smoothly.
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Reviewed in November 2012
We are extremely impressed and satisfied with Master Chimney Sweep. They were prompt, the technician --"J"-- was very professional and knowledgeable. The cleaning is significantly better than the prior company and we also learned a lot about how to better care for the chimney. In fact, it...
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Reviewed in December 2008
It was a VERY hot day and the guys did a great job of cleaning the upstairs fireplace (which is just an exhaust for the pellet stove) and cleaning the other wood stove chimney which was really bad because the previous owners of my house had burned a lot of trash in it. They also put a cap on...
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Chimney cap services FAQs

Chimney caps may be installed by a few different professionals, including a chimney sweep or a mason that specializes in fireplaces and chimneys. A gas fireplace technician is the best person to install a chimney cap on a gas log fireplace vent to be sure the cap is appropriate for the application.

Typically, a chimney cap will last from three to 25 years. This wide range is due to variables like climate, the material the cap is made from, and how often you use your fireplace. Regular inspections and maintenance can help extend the life of your chimney cap.

A chimney cap costs about $300 on average. The prices range from about $75 to $1,000, depending on the material, size, any repairs needed, and if your chimney cap requires custom fabrication. Chimney caps are usually made from galvanized steel, copper, or stainless steel. Additional costs may include hiring a chimney sweep to clean the chimney before a cap is installed.

Yes, it’s worth capping a chimney. Here are several reasons to install a chimney cap:

Keep out rain, snow, wildlife, and other debris
Help prevent chimney fires
Reduce your chimney’s exposure to moisture
Maintain your chimney flue liner
Help reduce energy bills by helping regulate your home’s temperature

The best style of chimney cap for a brick chimney is one that fits tightly around the brick top of the chimney. The cap should have a screen to fully enclose it to keep animals out. The best materials include stainless steel, copper, or aluminum that fit tightly or are custom fabricated for a perfect fit on your chimney.

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