Measured chimney cap installation for Lake Eola Heights homes
Get a cap that fits the opening it covers. Free inspection in Lake Eola Heights, then a clear written scope from our family team.
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Cap details we put in writing in Lake Eola Heights
The estimate for your Lake Eola Heights chimney spells out these items, so you can compare it with any other quote.
- Crown or flashing findings, priced as separate lines
- Removable screen or cap for future cleaning
- The appliance each flue serves
- Workmanship warranty on the installation
Getting the cap right on Lake Eola Heights chimneys
Our team in Lake Eola Heights walks every homeowner through points like these.
Chimney swifts and the timing of a cap installation
Chimney swifts are birds that roost and nest inside chimneys, and they appear on the federal list of birds protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. An active nest is not something to cap over or pull out.
If you hear chattering from the flue, especially in the warmer months, mention it when you book. We confirm what is inside before scheduling the cap and explain how the timing works for your chimney. Once the birds have left and the flue is clear, the new cap and screen keep the next season's visitors out.
Adhesive and masonry fasteners on crown-mounted caps
Some crown-mount caps are installed with a bead of adhesive under the flanges as well as masonry screws. HY-C's instructions for its multi-flue caps describe drilling pilot holes into the crown, applying adhesive, repositioning the cap and driving the fasteners.
We follow the chosen manufacturer's steps rather than a general habit. Adhesive helps seat the flange but does not replace the mechanical fasteners. If the cap will need to come off for future cleaning, we explain how it can be removed and keep the fastener layout in your records.
Who comes to your house for a cap job
We are a local, family-owned chimney and fireplace company. The people who inspect your chimney and install your cap are part of our own team.
Our crew explains what they see, answers questions on the spot and leaves you with a written scope. We keep appointment windows, call if we are running late and clean up before we leave. If you have a question after the job, you call the same local number and reach people who know the work.
What to watch for after the new cap is on
After installation, the flue should stay dry, debris should stop collecting at the damper and any sounds of animals in the chimney should stop. If you use the fireplace, the draft should behave the same or better.
If the fireplace starts drawing poorly, water shows up at the damper or the chimney top makes new noises, let our team know. Those signs point to something we should check, whether at the cap or elsewhere. Our workmanship warranty covers the installation we performed, and our team will come back to look.
Other work in Lake Eola Heights
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- Fireplace RestorationBring an unused fireplace back with a coordinated plan.
- Stone Chimney RepairKeep stone repairs suited to the existing masonry.
Learn more about chimney cap installation and replacementLake Eola Heights services
Before your cap job in Lake Eola Heights
Our family-owned team in Lake Eola Heights answers the questions that come up most on cap jobs.
Can the cap come off when the chimney is swept?
It should. The Florida code expects a spark screen or cap to be removable for cleaning. We fasten caps securely while keeping them releasable, so the next sweep does not risk the tile or crown.
Our flue tile is almost flush with the crown. Can it still take a cap?
Perhaps, but not every style. BIA Technical Note 19B suggests the liner stand at least two inches above the masonry cap, and a bolt-on cap clamps to that projection. With a tile cut flush, a crown-mounted cap may fit, or the top may need masonry work first, which we price on its own line.
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