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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Q: How much does a chimney cap cost?

<div>A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-replace-cap-and-3-feet-bricks-chimney.htm">chimney cap costs</a> 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. </div>

Q: Is it worth capping a chimney?

<div>Yes, it&rsquo;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&rsquo;s exposure to moisture</li><li>Maintain your chimney flue liner</li><li>Help reduce energy bills by helping regulate your home&rsquo;s temperature</li></ul></div>

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Last update on April 06, 2025

Reviewed in January 2021
Billy came out to review the job and promptly submitted an estimate. Once we accepted the proposal, the office called to schedule the work. We had a short delay due to rain for several days prior to the start but that was communicated and promptly rescheduled. The crew was on time, neat and...
SouthEnd Painting and Roofing Contractors
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Reviewed in March 2014
We were very pleased with the work -- because of the ice and weather conditions, he had to come up three times, but was always cheerful and professional. Definitely will call them again with any roof work.
Signature Exteriors, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2013
very prompt, responsive, and professional. I was a little sticker shocked on estimates for other things I wanted done but have not gotten any other prices yet so don't know how it will compare with others. Still hoping to make it work for at least some of the projects so that Signature...
Signature Exteriors, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2014
Michael and Jeremy were awesome. Very professional, personable, and thorough when it came to doing the inspection and making any repairs. Michael took the time to show me pictures and explain in detail problem areas, concerns, and what didn't need further consideration. He is also very...
Signature Exteriors, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2013
I want to first state that the only reason I gave a B for cost, is because I didn't take full advantage of the services... Ill explain. My wife and I just bought our first house, and it has a pretty unique chimney/fireplace (very cool design, but hard to outfit with "standard" chimney caps, or...
Owens Chimney Systems
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Reviewed in May 2014
Tech showed up on time when promised. cleaned and inspected two chimneys and fireplaces. Used a camera and took pictures of inside of the chimneys and fireplaces. While he was here I asked about a chimney cap because the chimney had none. He gave me a quote for the cap and said that he had...
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Reviewed in July 2015
The techs were professional, focused, careful with their service. They took their shoes off at the door and were very careful. lifting not rolling, their shop vac to the fireplace. The cleanup was captured very efficiently. They provided ipad and photography to illustrate what was completed...
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Reviewed in March 2008
The crew was outstandingly polite, helpful, cleaned up excellently, very trustworthy. Would emphatically recommend them to anyone who needed the same renovation.
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Reviewed in September 2013
Jim Owens is the best!! I first made contact with him after having another company do a sloppy and overpriced job in sealing my chimney when they had come back to fix a part installed four years ago which was still under warranty. When I called Jim, I was in quite a panic as I found out AFTER...
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Reviewed in February 2015
tech was great, did a great job took great care in keeping everything clean. Also I purchased a cap for the chimney that he put 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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