Caps & Crowns, New Castle CountyYour Local Chimney Caps and Crowns Team in New Castle County, DE
The cap and crown sit at the top of the chimney and take the weather so the rest of the stack does not have to. In New Castle County, winters swing above and below freezing often, and a crown with even a hairline crack takes on water that freezes and widens it. A missing or damaged cap lets in rain, birds and animals. We seal small crown cracks, rebuild broken crowns with a slope and overhang, fit stainless caps on masonry flues and replace rusted chase covers on framed chimneys.
New Castle County, DE
Caps & Crowns for New Castle County Homes
Wilmington's January daily average is 32.4 degrees, but passing fronts can drop it to 10 or lift it to 55. Those swings bring frequent freeze and thaw cycles, which is hard on any crown that has started to crack.
Many newer housing developments surround Middletown's town center, especially to the north. Homes there with framed chimneys have metal chase covers instead of masonry crowns, and a rusted cover is one of the most common things we replace.
Caps, crowns and chase covers are routine work for us in Middletown, Wilmington, Bear, Glasgow and Pike Creek.
When to Call Us
- No cap on top of the flue
- Birds or animals in the chimney
- Cracks across the crown
- Rust stains on the firebox or damper
- Water dripping into the fireplace
How the Job Goes
- Measure
We measure the flue and crown so the cap fits and the crown sheds water.
- Repair or replace
Small crown cracks get sealed; a failed crown gets replaced.
- Install the cap
A cap sized to your flue, fastened to stay on in strong wind.
- Check the rest
We look at the flashing and the top courses of brick while we are up there.
Caps & Crowns Questions in New Castle County
Does each flue on a townhouse roof need its own cap?
What is a chase cover, and why does mine rust?
Do I really need a chimney cap?
More about caps & crowns, or see all our work in New Castle County.
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Simple from the first call
How It Works
- Your callCall, text or book online
Tell us what you see or smell. A real person from our team answers and sets a time that suits you.
- The visitFree chimney inspection
Our own crew arrives in a marked Pro 1 van, covers the floor and inspects the chimney from the firebox to the cap, free of charge.
- The estimateFree written estimate
We walk you through what we found, in plain words, and put any repair in writing before work starts.
- The workThe job, done right
We do the work, clean up the roof, the yard and the room, and walk you through the finished job.
Book before the holidays. Fireplaces get their heaviest use from Thanksgiving to New Year. A free inspection now catches nests, creosote and cracked flue tiles before the first big fire and the family gatherings.
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