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Your chimney stays dry. No more worrying about rain pouring down your flue or animals making themselves at home in your chimney.
Water damage stops before it can rot your chimney’s interior or stain your home’s walls. You avoid the headache of emergency repairs during the next big storm.
With a quality chimney cap installed correctly, you get peace of mind knowing your Suffolk County home is protected year-round from the elements and fire hazards.
We’ve been protecting Suffolk County homes for decades. We understand how Long Island weather affects chimneys and what it takes to keep them functioning properly.
Our family-owned business combines traditional craftsmanship with modern installation techniques. Every chimney cap installation receives personal oversight to ensure it’s done right the first time.
We’re licensed, insured, and have built our reputation on quality work throughout Calverton and surrounding areas. When you need chimney protection that lasts, you need contractors who know Suffolk County homes inside and out.
We start with a thorough inspection of your chimney to determine the right cap size and style. Single-flue caps, multi-flue caps, or custom fabrication – we measure everything precisely.
Next, we clean the chimney crown and prepare the mounting surface. For single-flue installations, the cap slides over the flue and secures with bolts. Multi-flue caps attach directly to the chimney crown with weatherproof fasteners.
The entire installation typically takes 30 minutes to an hour once we’re on your roof. You get a properly fitted cap that will protect your Calverton home for years, plus our warranty backing the work.
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We install stainless steel, copper, and galvanized steel chimney caps designed to withstand Long Island’s coastal weather conditions. Stainless steel offers the best durability for most homes, while copper provides an attractive appearance that ages naturally.
Single-flue caps work for most residential chimneys, but homes with multiple flues need full-coverage caps that protect the entire chimney crown. We also fabricate custom caps for unusual chimney configurations.
Every cap includes mesh screening to keep animals out while allowing proper ventilation. Suffolk County homes face unique challenges from nor’easters and coastal storms, so we only install caps rated for high-wind conditions and built to last decades.
Chimney cap installation in Calverton typically ranges from $300 to $800 for standard single-flue caps, depending on the material and size. Stainless steel caps cost more upfront but last significantly longer than galvanized options.
Multi-flue caps that cover entire chimney crowns start around $1,100 due to their larger size and more complex installation. Custom fabrication adds to the cost but ensures perfect fit for unusual chimney configurations.
The investment pays for itself by preventing water damage that can cost thousands to repair. Most Suffolk County homeowners find that a quality chimney cap installation is one of the most cost-effective home protection measures they can make.
Single-flue chimney caps cover just one flue pipe and attach directly to the flue tile. They’re the most common type for residential homes and offer excellent protection for individual chimneys.
Multi-flue caps cover the entire chimney crown and protect multiple flues at once. They’re necessary when your chimney has more than one flue or when the flue doesn’t extend high enough above the crown for a single-flue cap.
Multi-flue caps also protect the chimney crown itself from water damage, making them ideal for older masonry chimneys in Suffolk County where crown deterioration is common. We’ll assess your specific chimney configuration and recommend the best option during our inspection.
Quality stainless steel chimney caps typically last 15-25 years in Suffolk County’s coastal climate. Copper caps can last even longer and develop an attractive patina over time.
Galvanized steel caps are less expensive but usually need replacement every 5-10 years due to rust and corrosion from salt air and moisture. The harsh Long Island winters and coastal storms accelerate wear on lower-quality materials.
Regular inspection and maintenance help extend cap lifespan. We recommend checking your chimney cap annually for damage from storms or debris. Proper installation with weatherproof sealing is crucial for maximum durability in our local climate conditions.
Absolutely. Uncapped chimneys are like open invitations to squirrels, raccoons, birds, and bats. These animals see your chimney as perfect shelter – protected from weather and predators.
Once inside, animals build nests with highly flammable materials like leaves and twigs. Their droppings create health hazards and terrible odors. Nesting materials can block proper ventilation, creating dangerous carbon monoxide situations.
We’ve removed everything from bird nests to raccoon families from Suffolk County chimneys. The mesh screening on properly installed chimney caps keeps all animals out while still allowing smoke and gases to vent safely. It’s much easier and cheaper to prevent animal intrusion than to remove established residents.
Yes, especially in Suffolk County where homes are often close together and surrounded by trees. Spark arrestors are built into quality chimney caps as fine mesh screening that prevents burning embers from escaping your chimney.
Without spark arrestors, hot embers can land on your roof, your neighbor’s property, or nearby vegetation and start fires. This is particularly dangerous during dry conditions or when burning certain types of wood.
Building codes in many Suffolk County areas require spark arrestors on wood-burning fireplaces. Even if not required in your specific location, they provide crucial fire protection. All the chimney caps we install include proper spark arrestor mesh sized to stop embers while maintaining good airflow.
Look for rust stains on your chimney or roof, which indicate the cap is deteriorating. Damaged or missing mesh screening means animals can get inside. Bent or warped metal sections show the cap has been compromised by weather or debris.
Water stains inside your fireplace or on nearby walls often trace back to failed chimney caps. If you hear animal noises from your chimney or notice strong odors, your cap may be damaged or missing entirely.
We recommend professional inspection if your cap is over 10 years old or if you’ve experienced severe storms. During our assessment, we’ll check the cap’s condition, proper fit, and mounting integrity. Suffolk County’s harsh weather conditions mean caps need more frequent evaluation than in milder climates.
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