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 April 2015
original chimney design was poor, especially cap; was leaking through the stone fascia, and through the cap. company gave very detailed assessment, and description of our various options to repair and replace. we ended up choosing a route which was aesthetically better, but that the...
Chimney Saver Solutions
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Reviewed in June 2021
I am impressed by the quality of work performed at my house. We bought a house in 2020 at Westlake in Crozeet. We wanted shower doors in our bathrooms and no curtains. Dobson Glass installed a shower door in our basement's bathroom, where the tub is rectangular. But in our guest's room's...
TOP Quality Home Improvements LLC
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Reviewed in April 2012
Rooftop Services was courteous on the phone. It was easy to contact a human being. They sent a contract via email after the estimate. Once accepted by me, they were out very quickly and did the job without any muss or fuss. I wasn't here when they came by, so I can't speak about any of that, but...
Roof Top Services LLC
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Reviewed in October 2010
Everything was very professional from start to finish. Joseph put us on the schedule, confirmed the date, and showed up when he said he would. The work exceeded our expectations, and we are planning to use him for some other work around our house. We felt that his price was reasonable for the...
Noonan's Handyman & Landscape Design
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Reviewed in August 2017
Jeff arrived within a couple of hours after my initial call, which is amazing and really appreciated! He knew exactly what to do, of course, and took care of everything quickly and cleanly. The fee was quite low, especially for such an expert. Jeff's consultation about chimney care was great,...
Chimney Cricket Chimney Sweep
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Reviewed in January 2019
This company is one of the best I have ever encountered. The price was reasonable. The advice was impeccable. The services were performed ahead of schedule. He knows what he is doing. He converted our fireplace from gas back to the original wood-burning setup. I feel perfectly safe burning a...
Allstate Chimney Service
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Reviewed in February 2017
Excellent. Very professional interactions. They took time in advance to understand our job by asking us to send pictures, and asked questions about the age, construction, height, accessibility and time since last sweep. They even called us to tell us they had a cancellation and could do our...
Wooden Sun
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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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