Chimney cap installation in Tulsa
A cap that fits keeps rain, animals and leaves out of your flue and keeps sparks in.
Chimney and fireplace repair
The simplest way to protect a chimney
A chimney cap sits on top of the flue. It is a small part, but it does a big job. It sheds rain, keeps birds and squirrels from nesting above the damper, stops leaves from piling up, and its screen keeps embers from landing on the roof.
Keeps rain out
Water in the flue damages the liner and the damper.
Keeps animals out
No nests above the damper.
Keeps sparks in
The screen catches embers before they reach the roof.
You approve first
We explain the fit and cost before we install.
Why a chimney cap matters
An open flue is a straight path for water and animals into your home.
Without a cap, rain falls straight down the flue. Over time it rusts the damper, wears out the liner and soaks into the smoke chamber. Animals look for dry, sheltered places, and an open flue is exactly that. Leaves and twigs collect too, and a pile of debris above the damper is fuel sitting next to a fire.
A cap also has a screen around the sides. The screen catches embers before they land on your roof or in the yard, which matters in dry, windy weather.
Signs you need a new cap
Some signs are easy to see from the yard. Others show up inside the house.
- No cap on the chimney at all
- Rust streaks running down the side of the chimney
- A dented or loose cap after hail or high wind
- Nests, leaves or twigs above the damper
- Water in the firebox after it rains
- Scratching or bird sounds from inside the chimney
How we fit a chimney cap
A cap has to fit the flue and the top of the chimney. We measure, check the crown it sits on, and recommend a cap that fits. If the crown is cracked, we tell you, because a new cap on a broken crown still lets water in. See crown repair for that work.
Before we install anything, we explain the options and the cost, and you decide. A cap is often added during a chimney sweep visit, since we are already on the roof.
Chimney cap installation around Tulsa
We do this work for homeowners in Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Owasso, Sapulpa, Catoosa, Glenpool and Coweta. Call (918) 361-4929 and describe what you are seeing, and we will tell you what to expect before we come out.
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How the job works
From inspection to finished repair
The same four steps on every repair.
1
We look closely
We inspect the problem and the parts around it.
2
We explain it
You hear what we found, how urgent it is and your options.
3
You approve the work
We only do the work you choose.
4
We finish and clean up
The work gets done and the area is left clean.
Chimney cap installation questions
Chimney cap installation FAQ
Another question? Call us and talk to a real person.
Do I need a cap if my chimney has never had one?
Yes. A chimney without a cap takes in rain, leaves and animals. Adding one is one of the simplest ways to protect the flue, the damper and the liner.
Will a cap keep animals out?
A cap with a screen keeps birds, squirrels and other animals from getting into the flue. If something is already nesting inside, we clear it out first.
Will a cap affect my draft?
A cap that fits should not hurt your draft. A screen clogged with soot can, so we check the cap screen when we clean the chimney.
Chimney repairs
Other chimney repairs
Each one starts with a look at your chimney.
Chimney crown repair
We seal or rebuild the slab that sheds water off the top of the chimney.
Flue liner repair and relining
A sound liner keeps heat away from your home and smoke gases out of the brick.
Masonry and flashing repair
Brick, mortar and the roof seal around the chimney repaired before water gets in.
Smoke chamber repair
Cracks sealed and rough brick parged smooth so smoke moves up cleanly.
Damper repair and replacement
A damper that opens fully, closes tight and keeps drafts and rain out.
Firebox repair
Cracked firebrick and burned-out joints repaired where the fire burns.
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