Cover/Cap Replacement

A high quality chimney cap is a necessity to insure the long term life of your chimney. Dirty Deeds recommends that your chimney flue be fitted with a stainless steel or copper chimney cap. In addition to regular caps, top mounted damper caps are also recommended replacements to your chimney’s damper system.
Chimney caps keep rodents and debris out of your chimney. Squirrels, raccoons, and small birds will nest in your chimney if pro-active steps are not taken. These visitors and their droppings carry disease that can be quite harmful to humans and pets, and their nests will prevent your fireplaces and/or furnace from drawing properly. This will force smoke and carbon monoxide back into your home. Most Memphis neighborhoods have tall trees, and organic debris can easily stop up your chimney flue. Rain and water can also do thousands of dollars of damage to your masonry work. Because brick and mortar chimneys are porous, the surface will absorb rainwater. A cap ensures that rain rolls away from the flue opening, against the waterproof crown, preventing collection and absorbtion into the chimney structure.
Chimney caps also act as spark arrestors. The same cap that keeps rain from falling into your flue will also catch any burning embers or sparks that are caught in the updraft of your fireplace. This floating fiery debris can cause damage to nearby structures like the roof, possibly leading to house fires. This is a possible risk in the event of a chimney fire, as flaming creosote and high flue temperatures can represent a threat to your home. Chimney caps can help contain and minimize the damage done by chimney fires.
Dirty Deeds Chimney Sweep installs only the highest quality chimney caps and dampers, and we guarantee all of our work. If you buy a cap from us and any anything EVER goes wrong with it, you're covered! A simple phone call is all that's necessary - we will come out to your home and take care of it!