Your family-owned chimney company in Orwin Manor

The top of a chimney is part of the view from the street, and in Orwin Manor, a City of Orlando neighborhood, some homeowners want the cap and crown to look as good as they work. That is a fair goal. A rusted cap, a crumbling crown or streaks down the brick can make an otherwise well-kept house look tired, and the same problems often let water in.

Caps come in many styles. Plain galvanized caps do the job at the lowest cost. Stainless steel and copper caps last longer and weather differently, and copper develops a patina over time. Decorative shrouds, often used on factory-built chimneys, hide the pipe and give the chimney top a finished look, but on a factory-built system the shroud or cap has to be one the fireplace manufacturer lists for that model, and some decorative shrouds are only allowed with specific units.

On a masonry chimney, a cap that covers the whole crown can protect more of the masonry than a single-flue cap. The crown matters too. A well-built crown slopes away from the flue and overhangs the brick so water drips clear, as the Brick Industry Association's chimney guidance describes. A thin, flat or cracked crown looks worn and sends water down the face.

Rebuilding it cleans up the look and protects the brick below. Our technicians look at the chimney top from safe access and talk through the choices with you. We explain what each option does, how it holds up and what it costs, so you can balance appearance and function. There is no pressure to pick the fanciest option.

The inspection is free with our local, family-run company. You receive an itemized estimate with honest, upfront pricing, and 10% comes off when you book within 72 hours after the inspection. Orwin Manor homeowners also get our workmanship warranty on every cap and crown we install.