Chimney Services
Chimney cap work for Astor Farms homes
Any cap work you schedule in the 72 hours after your free inspection is 10% off.
Measure the flue tile before choosing a cap
Flue tiles come in square, rectangular and round shapes, and their outside size decides which caps can fit. A bolt-on cap has to slide over the tile and clamp to it, so a measurement taken at the top is the only reliable one. Sizes guessed from the ground or from an old receipt often miss.
We measure each tile, note how far it rises above the crown and check that it is sound enough to hold a clamp. Those three findings set the choice between a single-flue cap, a larger crown-mounted cap or a cap made to order.
The crown the new cap sits on
Every cap depends on the masonry around it. For masonry chimneys, Florida's code asks for a sloped top of concrete, stone or metal that sheds rain, ends in a drip at its edge and is kept separate from each flue liner by a caulked joint so the two can move. The code calls it a cap too, while the trade calls it the crown.
A cracked or crumbling crown loosens fasteners and lets water in beside the flue even with a perfect cap above it. We check the crown at the same visit and price any crown repair on its own line.
Protecting the roof while we work
A cap replacement happens on the roof, and the roof has to be in the same shape when we leave. Shingle, tile and metal roofs each need their own care, from where the ladder stands to where tools and the old cap are set down.
We carry the old cap down, clear drill dust and adhesive from the crown and look over the roof around the chimney before leaving. If we see damaged roofing near the chimney, we point it out so you can decide whether to have it looked at.
Checks before we leave the roof
The job ends with a check. We pull on the cap to confirm it is fixed, look at it from each side to confirm it sits level and make sure the screen is intact and the lid is centered over the flue.
Back on the ground, we show you the new cap from the yard and explain how to spot a problem later. Our workmanship warranty covers the fit and fastening, and our 100% satisfaction guarantee covers the rest of the visit.
