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 October 2015
I first want to say that Justin and John with Admiralty are two of the nicest and most professional guys in the business. Just stop reading this right now and call them and then review my review. To give a quick backstory of my issue: (Moved into my house in June, had some leaking in...
Admiralty Chimney Service
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Reviewed in December 2022
Outstanding job from an outstanding professional. Sean Hoyt installed scaffolding on my roof eliminating the need for a boom lift rental that would have cost me at least $1200! He even agreed to leave his scaffolding in place for a few days so that my fireplace insert installer could use it. ...
Hoyt Masonry LLC
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Reviewed in October 2017
David’s work is impeccable. The work took about 12 hours beginning on Friday evening, all day Saturday, and a few hours to finish on Sunday morning. We knew the damage was extendive and would require a true professional to repair our chimney. David worked diligently, cleaned up debris, and was...
D R Custom Masonry
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Reviewed in November 2016
Mark and his assistant were amazing. I was quite happy with the work they did and everything came out great. They actually completed the job in 2 days which was impressive considering the effort of cutting out and closing off the basement areas of the chimney for the furnace and cutting the...
Chestnut Hill Chimney & Hearth
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Reviewed in July 2012
Brent is a conscientious worker. There were a couple of damage issues that popped-up where unintended surface damage occurred to the driveway from the use of an excavator. He returned later to repair the blacktop. Additionally, when some water ended-up in the basement during the chimney work, he...
Brent Harlow Designer/Builder
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Reviewed in September 2015
One man was in the cellar with a drop cloth spread on the floor below the clean-out doors. One Man on the roof with brushes and rods. As the roof operator brushed the very dirty flues, (two of the three are wood stoves), the man in the cellar shoveled the creosote into buckets. He didn't make...
PC Chimney Systems
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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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