Worn chimney caps replaced throughout Lake Cherokee
A missing cap leaves the flue open. Call our Lake Cherokee team for a free inspection and a new cap fitted to suit your chimney.
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Checked before a new cap goes on in Lake Cherokee
Four of the points our specialists record for a cap job in Lake Cherokee, with upfront pricing on each line.
- Flue tile width, depth and height above the crown
- Cap metal, finish and lid style
- Removal and disposal of the old cap
- Removable screen or cap for future cleaning
Chimney cap details that matter in Lake Cherokee
How the job runs in Lake Cherokee, and where your choices come in.
Leaving enough room under the lid
Section R1003.9.3 of the Florida Building Code, Residential, covers rain caps on masonry chimneys. The open area under that cap has to be four times or more the net free area of the flue outlet it covers.
In plain terms, the lid has to sit high enough and the sides open enough that smoke is not squeezed on its way out. A lid pushed down by a fallen branch or a cap sized for a smaller flue can fall short. We check the clearance on the cap we fit, and if the old cap was pinched down, we note it as one possible reason for past draft complaints.
Insect nests tucked under the cap lid
Wasps and similar insects sometimes build nests under the lid of a cap, where they are sheltered from rain. A nest makes the cap harder to service and can be unpleasant near a window or patio.
We check under the lid during the inspection. When a nest is present, we explain how we will handle it before working on the cap. A properly sized screen keeps larger pests out of the flue, but it cannot stop insects from nesting on the outside of the lid. We tell you that plainly so expectations are realistic.
Upfront pricing on every chimney cap job
You see the price for the cap, the installation and any separate items before we start. If something unexpected appears during removal, such as a cracked tile rim, we stop and explain it before any change to the scope.
There are no hidden fees in our cap work. The estimate shows what is included, including disposal of the old cap and cleanup around the chimney. If you have questions about any line, our local team in Lake Cherokee is happy to walk you through it on the phone before you approve.
What our satisfaction guarantee means on a cap job
We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on our work. On a cap replacement, that means the cap fits, sits level, holds firmly and the job site is left clean.
If something about the installation does not meet what we agreed, call us and we will come back to put it right. The guarantee covers our work as described in the approved estimate. It is part of how our family-owned business earns repeat calls and referrals in Lake Cherokee and the surrounding area.
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Cap replacement answers for Lake Cherokee homeowners
Our family-owned team in Lake Cherokee answers the questions that come up most on cap jobs.
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.
What happens to the old cap?
We take it with us. Removal and disposal are part of the replacement scope, and we also clear rust flakes and loose debris from the crown and the ground below.
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- No hidden fees
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