Chimney cap replacement in Palm Valley by local cap pros
Stainless or copper caps for Palm Valley chimneys, fastened to hold in wind and removable for the sweep. The cap inspection is free.
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Local cap experts for Palm Valley chimneys
- Locally owned in Jacksonville
- Family owned and operated
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed
- Free inspection and estimate
- Same-day service available
- 10% off any service
Nests and debris come out before the cap goes on, so nothing is trapped inside the flue.
- Free inspection and estimateWe measure every flue on your Palm Valley 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.
Capping a flue after birds or animals
Scratching above the damper, chirping in the chimney, or twigs dropping into the firebox mean something has found the flue. A cap is how that stops happening again, but the cap goes on last. Swifts that nest in chimneys are federally protected, so an active swift nest stays until the birds have moved on for the season. Other animals come out first, the nest material and droppings are cleared from the shelf, and only then does the new screen close the opening. That order holds for every Palm Valley home, so nobody ends up capping an animal inside the flue. Pick a time for our cap pros to come to Palm Valley; the number is (904) 920-5495.
Palm Valley is part of St. Johns County. In the 2020 Census, Palm Valley counted 21,827 residents.
What a new chimney cap includes in Palm Valley
- Tile height above the crown checked for a secure fit
- Nest material cleared before the cap goes on
- Metal grade for your Palm Valley chimney named in writing
- Crown condition noted under a full-crown cap
How chimney cap replacement runs
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Tiles measured on the roof
Each flue tile is measured inside and out, along with its height above the crown.
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Cap style and metal chosen
Slip-in, band-mount or full-crown, in a metal suited to the roof, with a screen that meets the Florida code.
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Flue cleared, cap fastened
Any nest or debris comes out of the flue, then the cap is set and fastened for wind.
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Fit and screen checked
We check that the cap sits square, the hood height matches the chart and the screen comes off for the sweep.
Screens that clog near the coast
Soot sticks to a cap screen, and damp air helps it build up. A screen that met the open-area rule when new can narrow until the fire smokes into the room.
When we service chimneys in Palm Valley, the screen is brushed clean, and a screen that cannot be cleaned is replaced.
10% off any service booked within 72 hours of inspection
On the cap estimate in Palm Valley, the 10% discount sits on its own line under the price.
A screen that comes off for the brush
Florida's code also expects the screen or cap to come off so the flue can be cleaned. So the lid should be hinged or bolted, or a screen panel held by screws that are reachable from the roof. Caps that were glued down, or screwed through the lid into the crown, defeat that expectation and turn a routine sweep into a repair job.
We fit caps whose lid or screen comes away with hand tools, and we show you which fasteners hold it in case another contractor needs to know. The same design lets the mesh be brushed clean on the roof, which is where soot deposits build first.
Copper caps and the fasteners they need
Copper and zinc-coated steel make a small battery when rain connects them, and the zinc and the steel lose. That is the reason a copper cap is fastened with copper or stainless hardware and kept clear of galvanized flashing or an old galvanized screen. Roofing metal suppliers publish the same rule for copper used anywhere on a roof.
When a copper cap replaces a galvanized one, every old screw and clip comes out of the crown. Any nearby galvanized part that has to stay, such as a flashing piece a roofer owns, is kept out of contact with the copper, and its position is noted.
Clearing nest material before capping
Putting a cap on over an old nest traps the problem inside. Twigs, leaves and droppings on the smoke shelf block the draft and can catch fire from the first ember that reaches them. So the flue is cleared from the top and the shelf is cleaned from below before a new cap goes on.
If an animal is still inside, it has to come out first, and that is a separate job, priced on its own. The room below is covered while the debris comes down. The cap is the final step, the one that keeps the cleared flue clear, and it goes on as soon as the clearing is finished, the same day when the cap is already on hand.
Tile sizes we take in Palm Valley before ordering
- Metal and grade named: galvanized, a stainless type, or copper
- Screen opening size checked against Florida code section R1003.9.2
- Crown condition under a full-crown cap, written as its own line
- Clean-up of old metal, screws and debris from the roof and yard
Before a new cap is ordered
Can you tell me which cap I need over the phone?
Not reliably. Tile size, tile height and crown condition decide the cap, and those are measured on the roof. What you describe on the phone helps us bring the right ladder and sizing kit.
Should the replacement cap match the old one's size?
Only if the old one fit. We size from the tile and crown as they are now, using the maker's chart, and the estimate lists the measurements.
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Cap leaning or gone after a storm in Palm Valley? We measure the flue and name the cap that fits, in writing.
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