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 09, 2025

Reviewed in October 2022
All Under One Roof gave me a quote and began work 2 weeks later. There were no extra charges or costs associated with the work performed. The estimated 3 day schedule was 2.5 days including clean-up. The team was completely professional! They came in on day 1 and laid out tarps and drop clothes...
All Under One Roof
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Reviewed in July 2017
The initial inspection indicated that my fireplace chimney was pretty clean and needed no service, but that my oil burner chimney needed a liner--the house (which I had built for me) is 25 years old. They didn't charge me anything for the inspection, gave me an estimate for the liner and cap,...
Admiralty Chimney Service
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Reviewed in February 2015
I have a very old home - 1780 build date - and needed some work to the existing chimneys to get the fireplaces in working order again. I had to have 3 first floor chimneys lined, caps installed on the top, and had the exterior portion of the chimney (above roof line) re-pointed/faced. The...
Southern Maine Masonry
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Reviewed in July 2014
Fireplace Sweeps was prompt, efficient and very thorough. The process of cleaning the fireplace brick (with 26 years of smoke stains) took place over two days and we had an excellent result. We were very overdue (several years) for a chimney cleaning and they did a great job of showing us...
FIRESIDE SWEEPS LLC
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Reviewed in May 2015
They have done two jobs for us in recent years (repaired roof leak at stack vent and installed chimney cap to keep animals out) and both times it was a pleasure doing business with them. They were easy to work with, punctual, the price was very reasonable, and they stand by their work.
Chestnut Hill Chimney & Hearth
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Reviewed in October 2021
Highly recommend! We have a house built in 1860 we purchased about 6 years ago. The fireplace/chimney was a more recent addition (70's?) and in disrepair - lots of moss, crumbling old mortar between bricks, and whenever it rained would get wet inside. During a wind storm we noticed some bricks...
Hoyt Masonry LLC
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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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