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Chimney caps: the types, and which one your chimney takes

Chimney caps are small pieces of metal doing four jobs at once. They keep rain out of the flue, keep animals out of the house, stop burning embers landing on the roof, and help the chimney draw properly.

A cap is also the cheapest part of a chimney to replace and the most expensive one to ignore. Almost every chimney leak and almost every animal call we get traces back to a cap that was missing, rusted through, or never fitted properly.

We install and replace chimney caps across Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, Garland, Richardson, Irving, Carrollton, Lewisville and Arlington.

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See how we custom-build and install chimney caps for homes across Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Allen, Richardson and Fort Worth

What chimney caps prevent

What chimney caps prevent:

Water in the flue. An open flue is a drain pointing into your house. Water reaches the liner, the damper and the firebox, and rusts the metal parts from the inside
Animals. Birds, squirrels and raccoons nest in open flues, and it is a common call in Dallas Fort Worth. See chimney animal removal
Embers on the roof. The mesh on chimney caps is a spark arrestor. That is not a cosmetic feature
Downdraft. Correctly sized chimney caps help the chimney draw and reduce smoke pushing back into the room
Debris. Leaves and twigs in an open flue are both a blockage and fuel

Local service pages: chimney sweep and fireplace repair in Dallas, chimney repair and cleaning in Plano and fireplace and chimney repair in Fort Worth.

Single flue caps sit on one exposed flue tile. The most common cap on a masonry chimney and the simplest to replace.

Multi flue caps cover two or more flues under one lid, usually on a chimney serving both a fireplace and a furnace. These are made to measure because no two crowns are the same.

Chase covers are not caps at all. They are the metal lid on a framed or prefab chimney, and when one rusts through it drops water straight into the chase. A rusted chase cover is one of the most common leak sources we find.

Outside mount caps clamp around the outside of the flue tile, used when the tile is damaged or the fit is awkward.

Custom caps are fabricated for chimneys where nothing off the shelf fits, or where the homeowner wants a particular profile.

On material, and this is the decision that matters. Galvanized steel is the cheapest and it rusts, usually within a few years in our weather. Stainless steel does not, and it is what we fit as standard. Copper is stainless-grade durable and chosen for how it looks. If someone quotes you a chimney cap without telling you the material, ask.

How we fit chimney caps

We measure, we do not guess. Flue size, crown condition and mount type decide which of the chimney caps fits. A cap that is close enough is a cap that lifts in a storm.

We inspect the crown while we are up there. Chimney caps sit on the crown, and if the crown is cracked the cap is treating a symptom. See chimney crown repair.

We fit stainless as standard and secure it properly to the flue or the crown, not resting on it.

We photograph it before and after. Chimney caps sit on your roof where you cannot see them, so you get to see them.

Inspection

We inspect your chimney on-site to determine the exact size, condition, and best solution.

Recommendation

We recommend the best chimney cap based on your home and budget.

Installation

We securely install your chimney cap for long-lasting protection.

Final Check

We verify everything is properly installed and working correctly.

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joy and Julio did a great job! I recently moved into a house that hadn’t had the chimney cleaned in a long time. They cleaned it quickly and thoroughly.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The tech called and let me know when he would be here. Once he showed up, I wasn’t getting a good vibe and he was acting like he almost didn’t want to be there. I was asking for the basic chimney inspection, which it states “
Pricing Transparency • Chimney Inspection: $49. The front of the chimney was covered with some dry wall and screwed into the brick. The tech asked me why it was covered. I explained to him that it was like that when I moved in. He asked me again, almost with some frustration, why it was like that, and I explained to him again that it was like that when I moved in, so I’m not sure why. Eventually he was able to get the drywall off, and after using a few choice words while doing it and looked up into the chimney. He then went outside and looked at the top of the chimney. He let me know that I need a chimney cap. He proceeded to go to the roof and look down, inside the chimney. He let me know that it would need a deep clean as well, that’s fine. He told me he would get me a good price, but just for today for almost $1,700. I let him know I would have to think about it because we are getting ready to go out of town. He pressed again, telling me that he needs to know. I told him I could let him know by the end of the day. The price went from $49 to $150. Which, if they wanted to charge me more for him getting the drywall off the front of the fireplace, they could have said so and I would have been fine but there was no transparency. Instead they hit me with having to pay $150 and because I don’t have Venmo or Zelle, I had to use my card, which added an extra 8%, so my total came to $162. I appreciate y’all coming out but I’ll be choosing a different company.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joy & Julio provided excellent service - they got my fireplace that hasn’t been used in years back in working condition quickly and sent me updates along the way!
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John did a fantastic job cleaning our chimney and making other recommendations that we needed. He was very professional and knowledgeable. We’re looking forward to using his services again next year.
  
 
  
  
 
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Need chimney caps installed or replaced?

If your cap is rusted, lifted, missing, or you have never checked, that is worth a look before the season. Chimney caps are the least expensive thing on a roof and the ones that prevent the most damage.

Chimney inspection $49. We will tell you whether you need chimney caps replaced or whether the ones you have are fine.

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Chimney caps FAQs in Dallas Fort Worth

How much does a chimney cap cost to install?

It depends on the type and the material. A single flue stainless cap is the least expensive, a multi flue or custom cap is made to measure and costs more. The $49 inspection tells you which one your chimney takes and what it will cost, with photographs.

How do I know if my chimney cap needs replacing?

Rust streaks down the chimney, a cap that is visibly lifted or sitting crooked, missing mesh, or water and animals getting in. If you have never looked and the house is more than a few years old, assume it needs checking.

What is the difference between a chimney cap and a chase cover?

A cap sits on an exposed flue on a masonry chimney. A chase cover is the full metal lid on a framed or prefab chimney. Chase covers rust through and drop water into the chase, and they are one of the most common leak sources we find.

Should I get galvanized or stainless steel?

Stainless. Galvanized is cheaper and rusts, usually within a few years in Texas weather, which means paying twice. We fit stainless as standard.

Will a chimney cap stop animals getting in?

Yes, that is one of its main jobs. The mesh keeps birds, squirrels and raccoons out. If something is already living in there it has to come out before the cap goes on.

Can a chimney cap fix a smoky fireplace?

Sometimes. A correctly sized cap improves draw and reduces downdraft. If the fireplace has always smoked, the cause is usually sizing, height or draft and needs diagnosis rather than a cap.

My cap blew off in a storm. Is that normal?

It means it was not secured properly or it was the wrong fit. A correctly fitted cap is fastened to the flue or the crown, not resting on top of it.

Do you install caps on prefab chimneys as well as masonry?

Yes. Prefab chimneys usually need a chase cover rather than a cap, and we will tell you which yours takes.

Which cities do you cover?

Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, Garland, Richardson, Irving, Carrollton, Lewisville and Arlington.

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Chimney Inspection

The $49 inspection that comes first on every job, before any brush or quote.

Chimney Inspection

Chimney Animal Removal

A cap keeps them out. If something is already in there it comes out first.

Chimney Animal Removal

Chimney Crown Repair

A cap sits on the crown. If the crown is cracked, the cap is treating a symptom.

Chimney Crown Repair

Custom Chimney Caps in Dallas Fort Worth

Protect your home from animals, rain, and costly chimney damage with custom chimney caps built to last.

Same-week availability across Dallas Fort Worth

Chimney caps: the types, and which one your chimney takes

Chimney caps installation video

What chimney caps prevent

How we fit chimney caps

Inspection

Recommendation

Installation

Final Check

Need chimney caps installed or replaced?

Chimney caps FAQs in Dallas Fort Worth

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Chimney Inspection

Chimney Animal Removal

Chimney Crown Repair

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