Chimney cap replacement in Sunbeam by local cap pros
Bent, rusted or missing cap in Sunbeam? Local pros inspect it free, replace it and check the crown it sits on.
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- Same-day service
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Chimney cap specialists who measure in Sunbeam first
- Locally owned in Jacksonville
- Family owned and operated
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed
- Free inspection and estimate
- Same-day service available
- 10% off any service
Birds, rain and embers are all kept out by one cap, and it still leaves room for the fire to draw.
- Free inspection and estimateWe measure every flue on your Sunbeam 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.
Caps and top-sealing dampers
A top-sealing damper sits where a cap would, on top of the flue tile, and closes with a cable run down to the firebox. Its lid sheds rain, and where the model includes a screen, animals stay out too, so it takes the place of a cap rather than sitting underneath one. In any Sunbeam house whose throat damper no longer closes tight, it can solve both problems in one fitting. We price a standard cap and the damper side by side when both would fit the tile, and we note any appliance in the firebox that has to keep the flue open, since that rules the damper out. The flue gets measured on the free visit in Sunbeam, before any cap is ordered; call (904) 920-5495.
Sunbeam does not reach the coast. Sunbeam is a neighborhood inside Jacksonville city limits.
Every cap job, tile to screw
- Every flue tile measured inside and out
- Hood height taken from the maker's chart
- Old or rusted cap removed and hauled away
- Lid or screen that comes off for the sweep
From tile measure to fastened cap in Sunbeam
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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.
Two flues on one chimney in Sunbeam
Chimneys with a fireplace flue and a second flue need a cap for each opening or one cover over both. Separate caps keep each flue independent when one is serviced.
We measure both tiles on your Sunbeam chimney and put both options in writing.
10% off any service booked within 72 hours of inspection
Cap missing or rusted? Book it no more than 72 hours after the inspection and save 10%.
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.
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.
Two caps or one cover for side-by-side flues
Two tiles standing next to each other can each take a single-flue cap, provided there is room for both hoods and both tiles stand clear of the crown. One outside-mount cover over both is the alternative. Separate caps keep each flue independent, so servicing one does not disturb the other, and they need less metal. One cover shields more of the crown and puts no fasteners into the tiles, but it needs sound concrete to anchor into. We measure the spacing between tiles and their heights before recommending either, and when both would work, you see the two priced side by side.
What sets the cap on your estimate
- Screen opening size checked against Florida code section R1003.9.2
- Crown condition under a full-crown cap, written as its own line
- Old cap and its fasteners taken off the roof
- Fastener metal matched to the cap to avoid galvanic corrosion
Cap questions we hear in Sunbeam
Do you replace chimney caps in Sunbeam?
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 Sunbeam.
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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