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Install a correctly sized stainless steel cap to keep out water, animals, and debris permanently
Water leaks into the firebox after rain, or you find birds and animals nesting in the flue — common results of a missing or broken chimney cap.
Measure flue opening at crown for correct cap sizing
Remove damaged or missing cap
Set and secure new cap with stainless screws
Check for gaps and seal if needed
Test damper clearance
Water pooling in the firebox is a clear sign of a missing or failed chimney cap. Rain entering the flue saturates the smoke shelf and firebox floor, accelerates mortar deterioration, and can rust the damper plate. A correctly sized cap stops water intrusion at the top before it reaches any of those components.
Birds and squirrels are Charlotte's most common chimney guests, and an uncapped flue is an open invitation. A stainless steel cap with a mesh spark arrestor blocks entry while still allowing proper draft — and a sweep clears any nesting material before the cap goes on.
Galvanized caps corrode and fail within a few years in Charlotte's humid climate. If your annual sweep found a cap in poor condition, replacing it with stainless steel is a one-time fix that protects the entire flue system from the top down.
Leaves, twigs, and other debris can accumulate in an uncapped flue and partially obstruct the opening. A mesh cap keeps large debris out between annual sweeps, reducing how much material needs to be removed each season.
Deep-clean your duct system so air flows fresh and particles stop circulating through every room
Clear the dryer vent line so heat exhausts properly, clothes dry in one cycle, and fire risk drops to zero
Remove creosote and debris so your fireplace draws cleanly, smells fresh, and is safe to use all season
Apply EPA-approved antimicrobial treatment to eliminate odor-causing bacteria, mold spores, and allergens
Camera inspection of your full duct system with written findings so you know exactly what needs attention
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