Flue Covers, Chase Covers & Top-Sealing Dampers
Although you can’t see the top of your chimney very well, a lot goes on there — and it’s a critical area of your overall chimney system. ChimneySweeps IncPro of Lakeside, CA provides several services to keep your chimney tops protected and in excellent condition.
Flue cover repair & installation
Flue covers are handsome components that cover the flue opening at the top of your chimney. Their key features are:
- Keeping out rain, snow, leaves and airborne debris
- Blocking the entry of small animals, birds and insects
- Acting as a spark arrestor — preventing flying embers from igniting a roof or nearby vegetation
- Reducing downdrafts in windy weather
We inspect, repair and install quality stainless-steel and copper flue covers — sized and sealed correctly for your flue, so they stay put in the next Santa Ana.
Price a cap installation
Chimney chase cover repair & installation
Chimney chase covers are found on factory-built chimneys. They provide a protective covering over the top of the chase structure.
A common issue with chase covers is rusting. Many of these components are made of galvanized steel, which is prone to rust. When a chase top is rusted out, water can get in and cause serious problems — staining the siding, rotting the framing and corroding the chimney system inside.
In some cases, we can repair chase covers. If damage is severe, we’ll recommend a new chase top made from rust-resistant stainless steel with a cross-break and overhang that sheds water the way it should.
Top-mount chimney damper repair & installation
A top-mount chimney damper functions similarly to a common throat damper located just above the firebox: it regulates draft and helps smoke to move freely while fires burn efficiently.
In addition, a top-mount damper serves as a protective covering at the top of your chimney. When tightly closed, it prevents the intrusion of rain, animals and debris — the same as a flue cap. Our crew installs a lot of these components for customers throughout the greater San Diego area. We also provide top-mount damper inspections and repairs for minor damage.
Schedule damper serviceEverything we do up top.
- Stainless steel chimney caps
- Copper & decorative caps
- Multi-flue caps
- Spark arrestor retrofits
- Chase cover replacement
- Top-sealing damper installation
- Throat damper repair
- Chimney top waterproofing
