Measured chimney cap installation for Christmas homes
Get a cap that fits the opening it covers. Free inspection in Christmas, then a clear written scope from our family team.
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Cap details we put in writing in Christmas
The estimate for your Christmas chimney spells out these items, so you can compare it with any other quote.
- Clearance between the lid and every flue opening
- Rust staining or damage below the old cap
- Cap model and size recorded for your files
- 10% off shown for work booked within 72 hours
Getting the cap right on Christmas chimneys
A closer look at the work, from our family-owned crew serving Christmas.
Bolt-on chimney caps and the corner fasteners
A bolt-on single-flue cap slides down over the flue tile and is held by bolts at its corners. HY-C, a cap manufacturer, describes this style and notes a metal ridge on its caps that keeps the bolts from pressing into the tile.
The fit depends on a sound tile edge and a cap sized to the tile's outside dimensions. We tighten the fasteners evenly so the cap sits level, then check that the lid stays centered over the opening. If the tile rim is chipped where a bolt would land, we point it out before installing rather than clamping onto a weak edge.
What the spark screen itself should be made of
R1003.9.2 also asks for arrestor screens with heat and corrosion resistance equivalent to 19-gage galvanized steel or 24-gage stainless steel. Thin decorative wire does not meet that description.
When a homeowner asks us to add a screen to an existing cap, we check whether the cap body can accept one of suitable metal and size. Often it is cleaner to replace the whole cap with a unit designed around a proper screen. The estimate spells out the screen material so the choice can be compared across proposals, and our workmanship warranty covers the installation we perform.
A rattle or hum coming from the chimney cap
A loose lid, a screen that has come away from its frame or a fastener that has worked free can make noise in the wind. Sometimes the sound carries down the flue into the room.
We check each connection on the cap and the attachment to the tile or crown. Tightening or replacing a single fastener can fix it when the cap is otherwise sound. A cap with a bent lid or a loose screen seam is usually a candidate for replacement. You get the reason in writing before any part is ordered.
What sets the price of a cap replacement
The main factors are the size and number of flues, the cap style and metal, whether a stock size fits or a cap must be made to measure, the mounting method and how easy it is to reach the chimney on your roof.
Removal of a stubborn old cap, debris in the flue and any crown or tile repair are separate items. We give you a written estimate before work begins, with upfront pricing and no hidden fees. Work booked within 72 hours after the free inspection is also 10% off, which we show on the estimate.
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Before your cap job in Christmas
If your question is not here, our Christmas team is a phone call away.
Can you replace only the screen on my cap?
Sometimes. If the lid and frame are sound and the maker offers a matching screen, we can replace the screen alone. When no suitable screen exists or the frame is weak, a complete cap is usually the better value.
Can the same cap cover the furnace flue too?
Not by assumption. A furnace or water heater flue vents differently from a fireplace, and its venting instructions decide what may sit on top. We identify every flue before quoting, price the fireplace cap on its own and point you to the right service for an appliance flue.
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