They fit us in right away and charged about the same as the building contractor, who had done other work for us, clean the chimney and replace the cap. As a result we had no draft at all. It was the wrong cap. Chimney Doctor sent us a certified professional. The new cap is correct for this...
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I used an Angie's List Deal to try out this gutter cleaning company. Getting the Angie's List Coupon and pre-paying for the work was easy to do. The work was scheduled through email communications. On the day of the gutter cleaning job, Alex, crew leader, and Ricardo, crew tech, did the...
Ned Stevens Gutter CleaningA gutter cleaning company reported to me that they observed broken shingles and damaged ridge caps on my roof. I have used Dr Roof previously with excellent results for roof, chimney cap, and exterior brick veneer leak repairs, so I gave Dr Roof a call. Cathy was the first to take my call. ...
Dr Roof Atlanta IncHe arrived right on time even though they never called the day before and confirm the appt like they told me they would do. I made this appt months in advance. He looked in the chimney said it was clean vacuumed out some of the soot and asked for $95.00. I asked him why didn't he clean the...
He called (Like promised) before he showed up. Was within the time , cleaned chimney. Couldn't access from outside due to tree branches in way. Didn't have other equip with for dealing w/this. I didn't tell him about tree, forgot. he checked the gasline into F.P.
The company's office staff were courteous and knowledgable about the required services. They explained my responsibility for contacting the utility. I explained my request for specific materials and the office staff verified who would be responsible for supplying the materials. ...
Chimney caps may be installed by a few different professionals, including a chimney sweep or a mason that specializes in fireplaces and chimneys. A gas fireplace technician is the best person to install a chimney cap on a gas log fireplace vent to be sure the cap is appropriate for the application.
A chimney cap costs about $300 on average. The prices range from about $75 to $1,000, depending on the material, size, any repairs needed, and if your chimney cap requires custom fabrication. Chimney caps are usually made from galvanized steel, copper, or stainless steel. Additional costs may include hiring a chimney sweep to clean the chimney before a cap is installed.
Yes, it’s worth capping a chimney. Here are several reasons to install a chimney cap:
Keep out rain, snow, wildlife, and other debris
Help prevent chimney fires
Reduce your chimney’s exposure to moisture
Maintain your chimney flue liner
Help reduce energy bills by helping regulate your home’s temperature
Typically, a chimney cap will last from three to 25 years. This wide range is due to variables like climate, the material the cap is made from, and how often you use your fireplace. Regular inspections and maintenance can help extend the life of your chimney cap.
The best style of chimney cap for a brick chimney is one that fits tightly around the brick top of the chimney. The cap should have a screen to fully enclose it to keep animals out. The best materials include stainless steel, copper, or aluminum that fit tightly or are custom fabricated for a perfect fit on your chimney.
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