Caps, Crowns & Chase Covers
The armor on top of your chimney — keeping water, animals and sparks where they belong.
Chimney Caps, Crowns & Chase Covers
Nearly every expensive chimney problem starts the same way: water getting in from the top. The cap, crown, and chase cover are your chimney’s armor — inexpensive parts that prevent very expensive damage.
The top-of-chimney system
- Chimney cap — a stainless steel guard that keeps out rain, squirrels, birds and raccoons while its spark screen protects your roof
- Crown — the concrete slab that sheds water away from the flue; cracks here funnel water straight into the masonry core
- Chase cover — the metal lid on factory-built/prefab chimneys; rusted-through covers are a leading cause of prefab leaks
Fast, high-value fixes
Cap installation is often same-visit. Crown repairs range from flexible sealant coatings for minor cracking to full recasting with a proper drip edge. We stock common cap sizes and custom-order the rest — always in stainless, never the big-box galvanized ones that rust in three winters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I really need a chimney cap?
Yes — it’s the cheapest insurance a chimney can have. An uncapped flue takes in hundreds of gallons of water per year, plus whatever wildlife is looking for a warm home.
What’s the difference between a crown and a cap?
The crown is the concrete top surface of the masonry itself; the cap is the metal cover over the flue opening. Both need to be intact to keep water out.
Why is my prefab chimney leaking?
Nine times out of ten: a rusted chase cover. Replacing it with stainless steel solves it permanently.
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