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You wake up to water stains on your ceiling after another Long Island storm. Your chimney’s been taking a beating, and now it’s letting water into your home.
A properly installed chimney cap changes everything. No more water pouring down your flue during heavy rains. No more squirrels or birds making themselves at home in your chimney. No more sparks flying onto your roof during those cozy winter fires.
Your chimney works the way it should – safely venting smoke and gases while keeping the elements out. That’s what happens when you get the right cap installed by people who know what they’re doing.
SkyLuxe Construction has been protecting Suffolk County homes for decades. We’re a family-owned company that understands how Long Island’s weather affects your chimney – from those brutal winter freeze-thaw cycles to the heavy rains that test every seal.
We’ve installed hundreds of chimney caps throughout North Bellport and the surrounding areas. Our team knows which materials hold up best against Suffolk County’s climate and which installation methods prevent the problems we see over and over again.
When you call us, you’re working with licensed and insured professionals who take personal oversight of every project. No subcontractors, no surprises – just experienced craftsmen who stand behind our work.
We start with a thorough inspection of your chimney to assess the condition and determine the right cap for your specific setup. Every chimney is different, and we measure everything to ensure a perfect fit.
Next, we discuss your options – stainless steel for durability, copper for aesthetics, multi-flue caps for complex chimney systems, or custom fabrication if you need something specific. We explain the benefits of each material and help you choose what makes sense for your home and budget.
The installation itself is straightforward when done right. We remove any old or damaged caps, clean the chimney crown, and install your new cap with proper sealing and secure mounting. We test everything to make sure it’s working correctly and clean up completely when we’re done.
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Every chimney cap we install includes a mesh screen to keep animals out and a spark arrestor to prevent embers from escaping. You get proper mounting hardware designed to withstand Long Island’s winds and weather conditions.
For North Bellport homes, we typically recommend stainless steel caps because they handle the salt air and temperature changes better than cheaper alternatives. If you have multiple flues, we can install a single multi-flue cap that covers everything while maintaining proper ventilation for each flue.
Custom fabrication is available for unusual chimney configurations or when you want something that matches your home’s architectural style. We work with local suppliers to ensure fast turnaround times and competitive pricing. All materials come with manufacturer warranties, and our installation is guaranteed.
Chimney cap installation typically costs between $150 and $350 in Suffolk County, depending on the size of your chimney, the type of cap you choose, and any additional work needed. Stainless steel caps are usually in the middle of this range, while copper caps cost more but last longer.
If your chimney needs repairs before we can install the cap – like fixing a cracked crown or replacing damaged flashing – that will add to the total cost. We always inspect everything first and give you a detailed quote before starting any work.
The investment pays for itself quickly when you consider the cost of water damage repairs, which can run into thousands of dollars if water gets into your chimney system.
Stainless steel caps are the best choice for most North Bellport homes because they resist corrosion from salt air and handle the freeze-thaw cycles we get here. They won’t rust like galvanized steel or crack like some cheaper materials.
Copper caps are excellent too and develop a beautiful patina over time, but they cost more upfront. For homes near the water or in particularly harsh conditions, we sometimes recommend marine-grade stainless steel for maximum durability.
The key is proper installation with quality mounting hardware. Even the best cap won’t protect your chimney if it’s not secured correctly or if the sealing fails during the first big storm.
Most chimney cap installations take 2-4 hours, depending on the complexity of your chimney system and whether any prep work is needed. Single-flue installations on straightforward chimneys are usually on the shorter end, while multi-flue caps or custom fabrications may take longer.
We schedule installations during good weather whenever possible, since working on your roof in rain or high winds isn’t safe or practical. If we need to do any repairs to your chimney crown or flashing before installing the cap, that might extend the timeline.
You can use your fireplace the same day once the installation is complete. We test everything to make sure it’s working properly before we consider the job finished.
Yes, chimney caps are one of the most effective ways to prevent water damage to your chimney system. Water is the biggest enemy of masonry chimneys, causing everything from spalling bricks to damaged flue liners and rotted dampers.
A properly installed cap with adequate overhang directs rainwater away from your chimney opening and down onto the roof. The mesh screen also prevents debris from clogging your flue, which can cause water to back up during heavy rains.
Without a cap, water pours directly down your chimney during storms, soaking into porous brick and mortar joints. Over time, this leads to expensive repairs that cost far more than a quality cap installation. We see this damage regularly in homes that have been operating without caps.
Absolutely. Uncapped chimneys are like open invitations to squirrels, birds, raccoons, and bats. These animals see your chimney as perfect shelter – it’s warm, protected from predators, and has easy access from the roof.
Once animals move in, they create nests with highly flammable materials that block proper airflow and create fire hazards. Animal droppings are also flammable and produce terrible odors that can fill your home when you use your fireplace.
The mesh screen on a quality chimney cap keeps even small birds out while still allowing proper ventilation. It’s much easier and cheaper to prevent animal problems with a cap than to remove animals and clean out nests after they’ve moved in.
High winds can damage or blow off chimney caps that aren’t properly installed or have worn mounting hardware. If this happens, you should have it replaced as soon as possible to prevent water damage and animal intrusion.
Quality caps installed with proper mounting hardware rarely fail, but Long Island storms can be severe. We use stainless steel mounting systems designed to handle high winds, and we check the condition of your chimney crown to ensure solid attachment points.
If your cap does get damaged, don’t wait to replace it. Even a few days without protection can let water into your chimney system, and the damage gets worse quickly. We offer emergency repair services and keep common cap sizes in stock for faster replacement.
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