Local chimney cap replacement for Mandarin homes
A screen that meets the Florida code and a hood that clears the tile, fitted to your Mandarin chimney following a free visit.
- Family owned and operated
- Free inspection and estimate
- Same-day service available
- Upfront pricing, no hidden fees
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Why Choose Us
Chimney cap specialists who measure in Mandarin first
- Locally owned in Jacksonville
- Family owned and operated
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed
- Free inspection and estimate
- Same-day service available
- 10% off when you book today
A cap in Mandarin is sized from the tile it sits on, so it fits the first time and stays put.
- Free inspection and estimateWe measure every flue on your Mandarin chimney at no charge before any cap is ordered.
- Upfront pricing, no hidden feesThe cap model, its metal and the fastening are priced together, so the total is clear.
- Workmanship warrantyOur fitting and fastening carry the workmanship warranty, with the cap maker's terms in writing.
When a cap shows up on an inspection report
Inspection reports on a house for sale may list a missing, damaged or rusted chimney cap. That line on a report is short, but the fix still depends on the tile size, the crown and what the flue vents. We look at the chimney, confirm what the report saw, and write an estimate that names the cap, the metal and any related crown work as separate lines. For a sale in Mandarin that gives buyer and seller the same clear document instead of a vague note that the cap needs attention, and it lets both sides see which items are the cap and which are something else. Cap missing or rusted on your Mandarin chimney? Our cap pros measure the flue for free; just call (904) 920-5495.
More than about six miles separate Mandarin from the coast. Mandarin sits about 9 miles from Jacksonville, measured directly.
What's Included
What a new chimney cap includes in Mandarin
- Tile height above the crown checked for a secure fit
- Hood height taken from the maker's chart
- Nest material cleared before the cap goes on
- Fasteners in a metal that matches the cap
How It Works
How our cap specialists fit a new cap in Mandarin
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Every flue tile measured
On the free visit we measure each tile inside and out, and how far it stands above the crown.
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Cap picked from the maker's chart
Model, metal grade and screen come from the sizing chart and our own numbers, never from the old cap.
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Old cap off, new cap fastened
Set screws, a clamp band or masonry anchors are tightened to the maker's instructions, firm enough for a hard blow without cracking the clay.
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Screen checked, debris hauled off
We check the mesh along every edge, clear out any nest material, haul away the old cap and show you the finished top.
Local Conditions
Metal chimney caps in Mandarin
A factory-built fireplace has a metal chimney whose top cap was tested with it. A masonry cap clamped onto that pipe is outside the listing.
For a factory-built chimney in Mandarin, we read the model and order the cap that maker lists.
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First cap job at your Mandarin home? It comes with 10% off.
Hood height and the draft it leaves
The gap between the top of the flue tile and the underside of the cap's hood is the path smoke takes out of the chimney. Too small a gap throttles the flow; too large a gap lets rain blow in under the hood. Cap makers publish the hood height for each model and size, and BIA's residential chimney note advises getting the maker's information on how a cap affects gas flow before choosing one.
We set the cap so the tile top sits within the range the maker gives, measured rather than judged by eye. That measurement is recorded, so if the draft ever changes, the first thing to check is already written down.
Metal chimneys take their maker's listed cap
A metal chimney that serves a factory-built fireplace was tested as a system, and its top cap was part of that test. The fireplace manual names the termination that belongs on it, by model.
A masonry-style cap clamped onto that pipe is outside the listing, and it can change how the chimney draws and how its layers stay cool. So when the cap on a metal chimney is damaged, the replacement comes from the chimney's maker for that model, ordered by the numbers on the fireplace plate. The framed box around such a chimney has its own sheet-metal top, which is a separate part with its own price.
Water the cap cannot stop
The cap guards only the flue opening. The crown around it takes the same rain, and when it cracks or pulls away from the flue tile, water enters the top of the masonry and runs down inside the chimney. The result looks just like an uncapped flue from below: water in the firebox and rust on the damper. That is why a cap visit includes a close look at the crown surface and the joint where the crown meets the tile. When crown repair is needed, it appears as its own line, priced apart from the cap, making it clear that the new cap was not sold as a cure for a crown leak.
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Tile sizes we take in Mandarin before ordering
- Metal and grade named: galvanized, a stainless type, or copper
- Crown condition under a full-crown cap, written as its own line
- Old cap and its fasteners taken off the roof
- Hood height above the tallest tile, per the maker's drawing
FAQ
Before a new cap is ordered
Do you replace chimney caps in Mandarin?
We do. Call or send the form, tell us what you see at the top of the chimney, and we set a time to measure in Mandarin.
What does the screen on a cap have to meet?
Section R1003.9.2 of the Florida residential code sets the open area, the screen's heat and corrosion resistance, the opening size and removability for a spark arrestor on a masonry chimney. We check the cap we propose against each point.
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