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 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...
Master Chimney Sweepers
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Reviewed in June 2014
Jay from Master Chimney was awesome, showed up within 15 minutes of expected time, explained EVERYTHING he was doing, and did a fantastic job. A little pricey, but well worth it. Cleaned up after, and was very thorough. Made sure we were venting from the furnace properly before he left - was...
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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.
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Reviewed in December 2012
I was referred to work with Master Chimney and then I also scoped them out on Angie's and saw the good reviews so I gave them a call to book an appointment. The person on the phone was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. We just bought our home in April, it's 50+ years old and the...
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Reviewed in December 2014
Bobby came out to inspect our whole chimney & clean out the flue on the boiler. He was prompt, courteous, and offered some good "how-to's" for using the fireplace in our new house. I really appreciated that he didn't try to pressure me on anything, we have a minor issue that can be likely be...
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Reviewed in April 2016
The mason and a chimney sweep worked all day on this job. They took pictures to show us the final work, which looks far better than what was there before.
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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 April 2015
Tony was prompt, courteous, & very thorough. Not only did he let us know of structural areas of concern, but he also made recommendations of improvements that could be made if we chose. He made sure to explain all of his findings, & took pictures of the areas we ourselves could not see (such as...
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Reviewed in October 2004
NICK WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL & EXPLAINED EVERYTHING CLEARLY. I APPRECIATED HIS HONESTLY. HE TOLD ME THAT OUR FIREPLACE CHIMNEY HAD ONLY MINIMAL DEBRIS AND DID NOT NEED TO BE CLEANED. I WAS EXPECTING TO PAY THE EXTRA $150-$189 TO HAVE IT DONE! NO GOUGING BY THIS COMPANY!
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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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