Caps & Crowns, ManhattanYour Local Chimney Caps and Crowns Specialists in Manhattan, NY
The city is prone to strong winds as an exposed coastal location, and a stack above a Manhattan roof takes the full force of them. That is hard on the crown and cap. A cracked crown lets water into the top of the chimney, and a loose cap can blow off or let rain and debris into the flue. Our local crew rebuilds crowns with a proper overhang and fits caps anchored to stay put. On landmarked buildings we pay attention to how the new cap looks from the street, because that can matter for approval.
Manhattan, NY
Caps & Crowns for Manhattan Homes
Nearly all of Hamilton Heights falls in historic districts, including the Hamilton Heights Historic District and its Sugar Hill extension. Changing a cap or crown there can need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval, so we plan that step with you before ordering materials.
Henderson Place, a city historic district since 1969, is a group of town houses on East End Avenue between 86th and 87th Streets. Small, exposed stacks near the river need caps that are both secure and in keeping with the buildings.
We install caps and crowns in Hamilton Heights, the Upper East Side, Morningside Heights, Harlem and Chelsea.
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 Manhattan
Can I put any chimney cap on a landmarked Manhattan townhouse?
What causes chimney crowns to crack on Manhattan buildings?
Do I really need a chimney cap?
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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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