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 01, 2025

Reviewed in September 2013
They were here all day. They were very thorough. They have a good attention to detail. It did take a long time from the time we called them for them to actually come and do the work, but the roof hasn’t leaked since.
Pond Roofing Co Inc
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Reviewed in June 2011
They provided a detailed estimate. Gave me an estimated time frame the work would be done and then called me when that time approached to let me know the exact day. Very professional. Had no trouble communicating with them - patient and easy to talk to - willing to explain. Gave me...
Top Hat Chimney Sweeps
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Reviewed in October 2010
This work was completed in the home of my 83 year old mother. The work was completed on time and Don and Steve were polite when interacting with my mother. They answered all of her questions and were respectful. They cleaned up after themselves. I highly recommend them.
Top To Bottom Chimney Cleaners Inc
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Reviewed in October 2010
I went great. I received estimates from 4 different companies. Tri County's estimate was at least $1600 lower than everyone elses for exactly the same work. The owner Frank and two of his guys came on the saturday of a holiday weekend and performed the entire job in 7.5 hours. They removed and...
Tri County Chimney Builders
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Reviewed in February 2013
They did the work in one day and it was perfect and they cleaned it up and have had no problems.
CLEAN SWEEP CHIMNEY & STOVE
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Reviewed in April 2014
My husband and I had been looking for someone to take a look at our chimney, which wasn't drawing and needed some attention--cleaning etc... We had asked around and had a name ofone other person in our area who did this but we never got a call back from them so I was happy to find Massena...
Massena Chimney
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Reviewed in February 2017
When my boss told me he had no luck finding anyone to inspect and correct the foundation issues on his older home, my 20 years experience working for a structural engineer in another state told me that my boss needed to find a contractor that basically no longer existed. What he needed was...
SOLID ROCK MASONRY
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Reviewed in December 2012
For each job, whether cleaning, installing the cap, or relining the chimney, Duane explained what needed to be done, what our options were, how much each option would cost, and told us the pros and cons of each option. Duane always shows up as scheduled, he is easily reachable by phone and/or...
Bayside Chimney & Stove
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Reviewed in August 2021
We first hired this "company" in February 2021 for some smaller projects: trimming windows, installing wainscoting, and then a complete bathroom remodel. It took him over 2 months to do the bathroom, and he chipped the enamel in the new tub, did a sloppy job with trim work and drywall, and cut...
Wheeler & Son's 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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