Chimney Cap Replacement in Scottsdale
Rusted, dented or missing caps replaced with stainless steel caps sized to your flue. They keep out rain, birds and embers.
A chimney cap keeps rain, birds, pack rats and debris out of the flue and stops embers from landing on the roof. Many caps in the Valley are thin galvanized steel that rusts through, and monsoon winds finish off the loose ones.
We measure your flue and fit a stainless steel cap with a spark screen. Homes with more than one flue or a decorative shroud get a multi-flue or custom cap. Birds nesting in the flue are a common reason people call us, and a proper cap ends it.
Signs you need this
- Rust streaks below the cap
- Cap leaning, loose or blown off after a storm
- Birds or animals in the chimney
- Water in the firebox
- Debris falling into the fireplace
How we do it
- MeasureWe measure the flue and check the crown or chase cover the cap sits on.
- Fit stainless steelA stainless cap with a spark screen, fastened to hold in monsoon winds.
- Check the topWe photograph the crown or chase cover while we are there.
FAQ
Chimney Cap Replacement questions
Why stainless instead of galvanized?
Galvanized caps rust within a few years. Stainless steel caps hold up for decades.
Can you remove birds already in the chimney?
Yes. We clear the nest and debris first, then cap the flue so they cannot come back.
Do gas fireplaces need a cap?
Yes. Gas fireplace vents have their own terminal cap. We replace those too when they are damaged.
Related
Leaks and the top of the chimney
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Pick a day. We bring the answers.
Free inspection in a 3-hour window: 8 to 11, 11 to 2, or 2 to 5. We call to confirm before we arrive.