Chimney Caps
Measured & Fitted Right
An uncapped flue swallows rain, birds, raccoons and downdrafts all year — and freeze-thaw water is what crumbles chimneys. One properly fitted cap ends all of it.
What An Open Flue Costs You
Every rain sends water straight down an uncapped flue into the smoke shelf and firebox, and every winter that moisture freezes inside your masonry and pops mortar joints apart — the crumbling brick you see on old chimneys is mostly water damage, not age. Add the raccoons, birds, and cold downdrafts, and the cap pays for itself the first year.
Measured To Your Flue
Big-box caps blow off because they’re clamped to whatever flue they almost fit. We measure your flue (or flues — multi-flue and full-coverage caps included), fit the right cap with spark arrestor mesh, and fasten it to stay through lake-effect wind. While we’re up there, you get a free look at the crown, flashing, and brick condition with photos.
Straight Answers On Chimneys
How much does a chimney cap cost installed?
Cap pricing depends on flue count, size and material — see current numbers at roofgutternow.com/services, then we confirm with an exact measured quote at no charge.
Do chimney caps stop rain damage?
They stop the direct-entry water that rots dampers and smoke shelves — and by keeping the flue interior dry they dramatically slow freeze-thaw damage to the masonry itself.
Something is living in my chimney — can you cap it?
Once it’s vacated, yes — and the mesh keeps the next raccoon out. We won’t seal an animal inside; timing matters and we’ll walk you through it.
Do I need a cap on a gas or unused flue?
Yes — water and animals don’t care what the flue vents. Unused flues arguably need caps most, since nobody’s looking at them.
Do chimney caps keep animals out?
That’s half their job — mesh sides deny birds, squirrels and raccoons the state’s most popular nesting flue, while the hood sheds rain.
What size chimney cap do I need?
Measured off your flue dimensions and count — single-flue, multi-flue, and custom mounts all exist, which is why we measure rather than guess.
Do chimney caps cause draft problems?
Correctly sized caps don’t — and wind-directional models actually improve troublesome drafts. Downdraft complaints usually predate the cap.
Are chimney caps required by code?
Widely recommended, sometimes required, always cheap insurance — a missing cap is an open pipe collecting weather into your house’s core.
While We’re On The Roof
One trip can cover more than the cap.
Cap It Before The Next Storm
Text us a photo of your chimney — quote back fast, installed in one visit.