Rusted cap letting water down the flue
We pull the rusted cap, inspect the flue tile with a camera, and install a stainless cap with a sealed fit. If the liner is already cracked, we quote the reline at the same visit so you have the full picture.
Stop leaks, rust, and animal nesting before they reach your flue
Chimney cap repair Pleasant Grove UT done right the first time
When your chimney cap rusts through or blows loose, water runs straight down the flue and into your home. Our chimney cap repair Pleasant Grove UT crews fix cracked, rusted, and missing caps on brick and metal chimneys across Utah County. We stock stainless and copper caps for same-day chimney cap replacement in Pleasant Grove, so you are not waiting a week with a tarp on the roof.
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About this service
What chimney cap repair Pleasant Grove UT actually involves
Chimney cap repair Pleasant Grove UT is the trade of rebuilding or replacing the metal or masonry cover that sits on top of your flue to shed water, block sparks, and keep animals out. A proper repair means pulling the old cap, inspecting the flue tile and crown underneath, then setting a new stainless steel or copper cap with the right mesh screen and a sealed, code-correct fit. We check the damper, flashing, and crown while we are up there, because a cap rarely fails alone.
Most Pleasant Grove homeowners call us after they spot rust streaks on the cap, hear birds or squirrels in the flue, or find water staining on the firebox ceiling. Utah County's freeze-thaw cycles and summer hail beat up cheap galvanized caps fast. If you have been searching for chimney cap repair Pleasant Grove UT near me, we run same-day service across 84062 and the surrounding neighborhoods, and we can usually tell you over the phone whether you need a repair or a full chimney cap replacement in Pleasant Grove.
- ✓ Stop water before the flue
- ✓ Keep animals out for good
- ✓ Protect the liner and damper
- ✓ Pass inspection and stay safe
What's included
What our chimney cap repair includes
Every cap job we run in Pleasant Grove covers the inspection, the repair or replacement, and the sealing work that keeps water out. If we find something bigger going on under the cap, we tell you before we touch it, and you decide.
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Full cap inspection
We photograph the cap, mesh, flue tile, crown, and flashing from the roof. You see exactly what we see before any work starts. Takes about 20 minutes.
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Repair or new cap
If the frame is sound, we rebuild it with new stainless mesh and reseal. If it is rusted through, we install a new stainless or copper cap sized to your flue.
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High-temp sealing
We seal the cap to the flue tile with high-temp silicone rated to 500°F. That stops water from wicking between the cap and the tile during heavy rain.
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Crown and flashing check
We inspect the crown sealant and the roof flashing while we are up there. Loose flashing or a cracked crown gets flagged and quoted before we leave.
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Smoke pen draft test
A smoke pen confirms the flue is drafting correctly with the new cap in place. If draft is weak, we check the damper and liner before calling the job done.
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Cleanup and photos
Old cap, mesh, and hardware go in the bucket. We blow off the roof, walk the yard, and send you the before-and-after photos the same day.
How it works
How our chimney cap repair process works
01
Phone triage
Call (855) 927-7517 and describe what you see: rust, a missing cap, birds in the flue, or water in the firebox. We ask about the chimney type and roof pitch. Most calls take five minutes and we can usually quote a range on the spot.
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On-site inspection
A technician climbs the roof with an inspection camera and a moisture meter. We photograph the cap, crown, flashing, and flue tile. You get a written scope the same day, usually within 60 to 90 minutes of arrival.
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Repair or replace
If the cap frame is sound, we rebuild it with new mesh and reseal the seams. If it is rusted through, we set a new stainless or copper cap sized to your flue. Most jobs take two to four hours on the roof.
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Seal and test
We seal the cap to the flue tile with high-temp silicone, check the crown sealant and flashing, and run a smoke pen test to confirm draft. Any gap that would let water in gets closed before we pack up.
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Walk-around and warranty
We show you the photos, explain what we did, and hand you the warranty paperwork. Our workmanship warranty covers the cap install for as long as you own the home. Same-day estimate, no charge.
Tools & methods
Tools and methods we use on every cap job
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians — so the job is done accurately the first time.
Inspection camera
Lets us see the flue tile and damper from the roof without pulling the appliance. We photograph anything cracked or spalled so you see the evidence.
Moisture meter
Confirms whether a leak is active and how far water has traveled into the brick or framing. We use it before and after the repair.
Smoke pen
Tests draft after the new cap goes on. If smoke does not pull cleanly, we check the damper and liner before we call the job done.
Masonry trowel and jointing tool
Used to reseal the crown, repack mortar at the cap seam, and finish the joint so it matches the existing brick.
Chimney brush and flue brush
Clears creosote and soot from the flue so we can inspect the tile and so the new cap sits on a clean surface.
Rotary chimney sweep
For heavier creosote or glazed buildup, the rotary sweep clears the flue without damaging the tile.
ChimneySaver and HomeSaver cap systems
Stainless and copper cap lines we stock on the truck, sized to fit standard and oversized flues without a special order.
Real results
Before and after.
Rusted galvanized cap on 1980s brick chimney
Before
A homeowner on Pleasant Grove Boulevard had a galvanized cap that had rusted through in three spots. Rain was running down the flue and staining the firebox ceiling. The crown had a hairline crack from the previous winter.
After
We pulled the old cap, packed the crown with refractory cement, and installed a stainless cap with 3/4-inch mesh. The firebox ceiling dried out within two weeks and the stain stopped spreading. Job took about three hours.
Animal nesting in an open flue
Before
A family in Battle Creek heard scratching in the flue for two weeks before calling. Squirrels had built a nest on top of the damper. The cap had been missing since a windstorm the previous fall, and there was no mesh at all.
After
We removed the nest, sanitized the flue, and installed a stainless cap with proper mesh. Draft improved immediately. The homeowner reported no animal noise the following week and the fireplace burned cleaner.
Hail-dented cap with torn mesh
Before
A June hailstorm dented the cap on a Pleasant Grove East home and tore the mesh loose. The homeowner found mesh scraps in the gutter and called us the next morning. Rain was forecast for the weekend.
After
We tarped the flue the same afternoon and installed a copper cap two days later. The copper will patina over time and holds up to hail far better than the builder-grade galvanized it replaced. Total downtime was under 48 hours.
Problems we solve
Problems a bad cap causes in Pleasant Grove
A failed cap is not just a cosmetic issue. It is the entry point for water, animals, and sparks, and the damage compounds every season it is left alone.
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Missing mesh and animal nesting
We remove the nest, sanitize the flue, and install a cap with 3/4-inch stainless mesh. That size blocks animals without choking airflow, and it holds up to Utah hail better than the cheap expanded metal on builder-grade caps.
Cracked crown behind a loose cap
We reseal or recast the crown with crown sealant and refractory cement, then set the new cap on top. The cap and crown work as a system, so we fix both at once.
Sparks escaping onto the roof
We install a spark-arresting cap that meets NFPA 211 and IRC chimney code. The mesh catches embers while letting smoke out, and we check roof clearances while we are up there.
Proof you can check
Licensed, insured, and warrantied
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CSIA Certified Chimney SweepChimney Safety Institute of America
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NFI CertifiedNational Fireplace Institute
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Utah contractor licenseUtah Division of Professional Licensing
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General liability and workers compCarried on every job, certificate available on request
Most chimney cap repairs in Pleasant Grove run $180 to $450, and full replacements run $350 to $850 depending on cap material and flue size. Stainless and copper cost more than galvanized but last 15 to 25 years instead of 5 to 8. We quote the exact price on-site before any work starts.
We remove the old cap, inspect the flue tile and crown, then set a new stainless or copper cap sized to your flue and sealed with high-temp silicone. The job takes two to four hours on the roof. We also check the flashing and damper while we are up there and document everything with photos.
Yes, if the cap has the right mesh. We install 3/4-inch stainless mesh that blocks birds, squirrels, and raccoons while still letting smoke and gases out. Solid-top caps with no mesh will not stop animals. If you already have nesting, we remove it and sanitize the flue before installing the new cap.
A galvanized cap lasts 5 to 8 years in Utah County's freeze-thaw and hail cycle. Stainless steel lasts 15 to 20 years, and copper can go 25 years or more. If your cap is rusted through or the mesh is torn, it is time to replace, not patch. We stock all three materials on the truck.
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