Chimney cap services in Shorewood, IL
A missing or rusted cap lets in rain, leaves and animals. We fit stainless steel caps sized to your flue, with a mesh that holds sparks back and lets smoke out.
- Stainless steel caps
- Lids for several flues
- Spark screens and mesh
The cheapest protection on the roof
A cap costs little next to what it protects. Without one, rain runs down the flue, nests fill it and sparks can land on the roof.
Caps are made for a given flue size and shape, so a cap that fits makes a difference. We measure before we order.
- A chimney with no cap at all
- A cap that is rusted through
- A cap that is bent, loose or blown off
- Birds or squirrels using the flue
- Rain marks inside the firebox
- A tall stack with several flues
What you get with Chimney cap services
Rain kept out
The lid sheds water so it does not run down the liner and rust the damper.
Animals kept out
A mesh sized for the job stops birds, squirrels and raccoons moving in.
Sparks held back
The screen catches embers before they land on the roof or the lawn.
A lasting fit
Stainless steel does not rust through the way cheaper metal does.
What we do with caps
Most visits fall into one of these.
- Install a cap on a chimney that has none
- Swap out a cap that is rusted, bent or missing
- Add mesh of the right size
- One lid for chimneys with several flues
- Clear out whatever the old cap let in
- Look over the crown beneath it
One flue or many
Some chimneys serve one flue and some serve two or three, each with its own tile or pipe. A single-flue cap clips on the tile; a multi-flue lid spans the whole top. We tell you which one your chimney takes after measuring.
Chimney cap services questions
What is a chimney cap for?
It covers the top of the flue to stop rain, snow, leaves and animals, while its mesh lets the smoke pass and catches sparks before they leave the chimney and land on the roof.
Can I use any cap on any chimney?
No. The size and shape of the flue decide which cap fits, and a cap that is too small or too large will not seat properly, so we measure the flue first.
Is a rusted cap dangerous?
It can drop pieces into the flue, and it no longer keeps the weather and animals out of the chimney. Replacing a rusted cap with a stainless one is a routine job.
Do you fit caps on gas fireplaces?
Yes, as long as the gas appliance's manufacturer allows it, and we follow their written instructions on the mesh size and on the clearance around the vent.
Other services we provide
Chimney crown repair
Cracked or crumbling crowns sealed, resurfaced or rebuilt to shed water off the brick.
Chimney repair
Caps, crowns, flashing, flue pipe and masonry repaired, so water and sparks stay where they belong.
Chimney cleaning
The heavier job for a neglected flue: hardened creosote, nests and debris cleared out of the whole smoke path.
Ready to book your chimney cap?
Fireplace, stove or insert? Tell us which, leave your number, and we call to set up a visit.