The typical range for chimney cap costs is $75 to $1,000 with a national average of $300. Cost factors for chimney cap installation can include material, size, shape, type, labor, and seasonality.

There are best practices when it comes to chimney caps or crowns. Unfortunately, most roofers, masons and chimney sweeps are either unaware of them or don’t use them. I estimate that fewer than 1 in ...

It is a good idea to have your chimney professionally inspected before installing a chimney cap. Chimney caps protect the chimney and flue from water and ice damage, enhance air flow and reduce the ...

Chimney caps are the workhorse of the rooftop: They help exhaust smoke and prevent downdrafts; they keep water at bay; they protect the chimney's brickwork and they ward off critters like birds, ...