After asking several questions and checking out the samples of the product i filled out a request for a quote and made an appointment to get pricing. My wife runs a family day care from our home and needed to agree on a date and time that would meet our schedule, on February 17th we sat down with the salesman Greg. After about a 90 minute session and some pictures along with a short inspection of the inside roof in the attic we talked pricing, to be truthful,I thought the the metal would be way out of my pay scale!--(why you ask?) over the years i had several estimates on replacing the roof, many of them were very costly just to take off and replace this very large house (about 25 square) with 4 total layer of old roofing. At this point I thought the price was appealing and was ready to make a deal, just knowing myself I have a tendency of agreeing to the service only to come back a day later to cancel the job. under state law we have 3 days to cancel in writing the agreement you signed which i was very close to doing, that is when i pulled out the old quotes to review and found this was not too far off other jobs estimated. Greg our salesman was great and worked with us to get things going forward. when presented the quote in agreeing and signing the paperwork you need to put down (1/2) the money of the job to keep the show discount pricing offered at the time of the visit. At the time of this meeting i had no ideal i was buying into the job and did not have the money in hand ,so we agreed to write a check and make a transfer to cover the check an few days later. once the money and paperwork was taken care of the Greg kept in contact to let me to know the progress of the materials and supplies along with the scheduled start up with the roofers start date of 3/11/15 to begin tearing off the roof. I was excited and worried at the time, when the guys started to take off old roofing from each side of the house they discovered that I had more layers than 4 on this house, I received a call at work to see if i could stop at home to discuss the new found problem which means MORE money to take the roofing off because they found (7) total layers on this beast! Greg and i hashed out a price on the extra layers and agreed on the amount as the roofers continued tearing off. This OLD house has (5 dormers) / witches hat @12-12 pitch(4 sided Cone type) / 8-sided sun room/ and 6 x 8 porch --ALL ROOF!! all needed to be taken off, the tear off took about a week -including break down of the chimney and removal of dish. all structure was sound with little or no rafter damage to board over with OSB sheeting to close the roof in, with a great deal of cutting of the OSB to fit all the dormers and angles,this became a very rough and time consuming task. the roofers were great at keeping me in the know and what my thoughts might be, along with any questions that i had. I have to commend the roofers with working throughout a very cold and windy week along with rain and snow to get the job done. good crew of workers --GREAT JOB! I also requested to have a gable vent installed on the west side of the house and a rubberized roof on the porch and a solar roof vent in the witches hat to help vent the attic-which is Included in the quote. Once the roofer started to lay down the metal channels and edges and several layer of shingles on the west side i noticed that the shingles look like there was saggy looking shape to the slope in the roof and asked about how they could change it, I was told that was because when the last several layers were applied- that the roof needed to be built up to allow the drip edge to meet the new layer of shingles and gutters. I was not happy with how that looked and needed to talk to the salesman Greg again about what can be done to correct the problem? what was needed, was to remove the built up edge and replace any material to make the roof fit and look better, once again Greg and I agreed on a price to make the change and the roofers needed to take off all the new roofing they started and remove the material I requested to the roof and reshape the edges. once the edge was rebuilt the new metal roofing reapplied the roof started to take shape very quickly, there was an unbelievable amount of cutting of shingles to the roof of the dormers where two roof lines meet in the valleys and the witches hat, all went well up to- when the sun room 8 sided roof line and the dormer roof meet -all cutting of each piece to finish. re-install the gutters and pickup and before you know it they were done.
After about 2 weeks and driving around looking at several other houses with metal roofing i noticed that not one had any bad looking areas on the roof but mine--the one thing i see is that at the end of the valleys on each side of the house all have bare metal exposed which is the first thing i notice now when i drive or walk around my house. I have called to talk to Greg if there is a way to cover those valley ends? Still working on that--- Overall I really like the roof and would recommend Armor Shield and if you call for an appointment i would also request to have a roofer along to evaluate the roof at the beginning to catch any surprises! .
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Chimney Cap Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in Algoma, WI
Last update on October 14, 2025
Roxann Z.
4.0
03/2015
I had been looking to update the roof on my 100+ year old house for the last few years and my wife and i attended a show to look at the metal roofing systems as we strolled around the booths of supplier and fill out forms for a chance to win products of sorts of different stuff, we came...
Jean W.
5.0
05/2014
Talked to Neil on the phone the night before, he said he was looking forward to doing the work...very good sign I had a winner! Neil got there about 5 minutes before he was supposed to be there. He asked me what I wanted to do first, which was the gutters. He got right to work, cleaning...
Judy R.
5.0
09/2012
THIS WAS PROBABLY THE EASIEST, MOST THOUROUGH CONTRACTOR I HAVE DEALT WITH. AS THIS WAS MY ELDERLY FATHER'S HOME, AND HE WAS NOT RESIDING IN THE HOME AT THE TIME, I WAS ABLE TO LEAVE A KEY WITH THE NEIGHBOR AND IT WAS ONLY NECESSARY FOR ME TO SHOW UP TO TIDY UP THE BILL. I AND MY BROTHER...
Bay Area Fireplace and Stoves is a company built on sales, install, and service of all fireplaces and stoves. Servicing any Gas, wood, or pellet appliances in any household, Wether your looking for a service on a excisting appliance or a new one. Bay Area is here to help. With 16 years of experience in the industry we are sure to get the issue solved fast and correct.
Bay Area Fireplace and Stoves is a company built on sales, install, and service of all fireplaces and stoves. Servicing any Gas, wood, or pellet appliances in any household, Wether your looking for a service on a excisting appliance or a new one. Bay Area is here to help. With 16 years of experience in the industry we are sure to get the issue solved fast and correct.
Hello from Marcell's Specialties Inc.! Since 1949, we have been building, repairing, and renovating fireplaces all across Wisconsin for both commercial and residential locations. Our showroom offers a wide variety of fireplaces including accessories, fire pits, fire tables, and pellet style stoves. We even do stonework, chimneys, and mantles! With our full-service chimney sweep service, we can keep your fireplace prepared and safe. Marcell's Specialties Inc. is available for either indoor or outdoor work, with the best equipment available. Give us a call or visit our showroom to have a member of our staff help you pick out the perfect piece for your home! We can even create a custom design based on your specifications!
Hello from Marcell's Specialties Inc.! Since 1949, we have been building, repairing, and renovating fireplaces all across Wisconsin for both commercial and residential locations. Our showroom offers a wide variety of fireplaces including accessories, fire pits, fire tables, and pellet style stoves. We even do stonework, chimneys, and mantles! With our full-service chimney sweep service, we can keep your fireplace prepared and safe. Marcell's Specialties Inc. is available for either indoor or outdoor work, with the best equipment available. Give us a call or visit our showroom to have a member of our staff help you pick out the perfect piece for your home! We can even create a custom design based on your specifications!
ZH LLC. Will provide all of your General Contractor, Remodeling and Property Management services necessary. We have people that handle every aspect of full remodels, repairs and maintenance to residential and commercial properties. We can handle the regular repairs and your emergency needs. We also remodel forclosure homes for investors currently and complete all repairs. We have people available at all times. We can also handle all of your Rental Applications, Repairs and Remodels, etc. We have all tools available at all times, to assist We provide Property Management Services to all Northeast Wisconsin. We are Licensed and Insured. We are your Company to handle all your Real Estate Management and Repairs Needs.
ZH LLC. Will provide all of your General Contractor, Remodeling and Property Management services necessary. We have people that handle every aspect of full remodels, repairs and maintenance to residential and commercial properties. We can handle the regular repairs and your emergency needs. We also remodel forclosure homes for investors currently and complete all repairs. We have people available at all times. We can also handle all of your Rental Applications, Repairs and Remodels, etc. We have all tools available at all times, to assist We provide Property Management Services to all Northeast Wisconsin. We are Licensed and Insured. We are your Company to handle all your Real Estate Management and Repairs Needs.
I am a general contractor with 22 years of experience. I don't just do it all I do it all WELL, and I take my time to make sure that the customer is happy with the end result. I generally work on a half down, half when the job is completed basis, but I will look at each situation individually and determine what is fair to the customer.
I am a general contractor with 22 years of experience. I don't just do it all I do it all WELL, and I take my time to make sure that the customer is happy with the end result. I generally work on a half down, half when the job is completed basis, but I will look at each situation individually and determine what is fair to the customer.
FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED COST IS DETERMINED BY JOB PAY WOULD BE HALF DOWN AND THE REST UPON COMPLETION OF THE JOB REFERNECES IF YOU NEED THEM BEEN DOING HOME IMPROVEMENTS FOR 19 YEARS
FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED COST IS DETERMINED BY JOB PAY WOULD BE HALF DOWN AND THE REST UPON COMPLETION OF THE JOB REFERNECES IF YOU NEED THEM BEEN DOING HOME IMPROVEMENTS FOR 19 YEARS
FAQs for chimney cap service projects in Algoma, WI
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.
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.
The Algoma, WI homeowners’ guide to chimney cap services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Chimney cap repair costs depend on the material, type of repair, and whether you need any prep work. Here’s a guide to help you budget for your chimney cap project.
Not all chimneys have caps, but most fireplaces can benefit from having one. But what is a chimney cap, and why is it important? Our guide breaks it all down.