Do I need a cap on my chimney?

Yes, a chimney cap is essential for keeping birds, squirrels, rain, and debris out of the flue. By stopping stray embers and blocking downdrafts, a chimney cap helps your fireplace run safely and efficiently. The cap also protects the chimney’s inner walls from moisture damage, saving you from costly repairs down the road.

What’s the average lifespan of a chimney cap?

Most chimney caps last anywhere from three to 25 years. Galvanized steel sits at the low end, while stainless steel, aluminum, and especially copper can exceed the 25-year mark. Annual inspections, quick repairs, and routine chimney cleanings all help the cap reach its full lifespan and keep the flue protected.

What’s the best height for a chimney cap?

A good rule of thumb is to set the cap at least eight inches above the top of the flue. That clearance keeps the draft strong, lets smoke exit freely, and prevents back-puffing into your living room. Extra height also adds a little more protection from wind-driven rain and snow without hurting airflow.

What is the difference between a chimney crown and a chimney cap?

The crown is the solid concrete or mortar slab that sits on top of the chimney stack and sheds water away from the masonry. The cap, mounted above the flue, adds the final layer of defense by blocking rain, animals, and embers while still letting smoke out. Working together, the crown guards the structure and the cap safeguards the flue.

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Top Cat Chimney Sweep and Service

Top Cat Chimney Sweep and Service

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

49 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in chimney services and fireplaces. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Catlin Bowser owner of top cat chimney sweep and service/1 stop heating and cooling has over 16 years experience and over 10 years upholding a csia and ccp chimney certification, we are family owned and operated and strive on treating our customers as if they were family!

"Very professional. Cleaned and inspected both fireplaces. Returning in the spring to repair chimney outside."

Beverly S on February 2025

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in chimney services and fireplaces. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Catlin Bowser owner of top cat chimney sweep and service/1 stop heating and cooling has over 16 years experience and over 10 years upholding a csia and ccp chimney certification, we are family owned and operated and strive on treating our customers as if they were family!

"Very professional. Cleaned and inspected both fireplaces. Returning in the spring to repair chimney outside."

Beverly S on February 2025

Michener Chimney and Masonry

Reed Drive

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Michener Chimney and Masonry

Reed Drive

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Recommended by 95% of Angi customers

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139 local quotes requested

All your masonry needs from new brick, block or stonework.. Retaining walls..chimney repair..whole house repointing..lintel replacement..step cracks ..mortar matching..no job too big or small

"A Cut Above many other Contractors! We had needed brick pointing done on our home for a few years. We are also in the middle of a renovation project for our game room and that included the installation of a sliding glass door where a window was. The door install required that a steel lintel be moved up to accommodate the height of the new door. We were very fortunate that we called Michener Chimney and Masonry to come and have a look. They came out in a timely fashion and gave their estimate to us in just a few days. Once we agreed to get the work done, Jim and his team from Michener began the work quickly. They were professional and friendly and did a wonderful job on all of the aspects of the project. Communication with them was easy, clear and accurate. We would highly recommend anyone needing brick or masonry work to use Michener Chimney and Masonry. Thank you Jim for doing such an amazing job and keeping our renovation project on-time and with your quality craftsmanship!"

Darcy V on January 2025

All your masonry needs from new brick, block or stonework.. Retaining walls..chimney repair..whole house repointing..lintel replacement..step cracks ..mortar matching..no job too big or small

"A Cut Above many other Contractors! We had needed brick pointing done on our home for a few years. We are also in the middle of a renovation project for our game room and that included the installation of a sliding glass door where a window was. The door install required that a steel lintel be moved up to accommodate the height of the new door. We were very fortunate that we called Michener Chimney and Masonry to come and have a look. They came out in a timely fashion and gave their estimate to us in just a few days. Once we agreed to get the work done, Jim and his team from Michener began the work quickly. They were professional and friendly and did a wonderful job on all of the aspects of the project. Communication with them was easy, clear and accurate. We would highly recommend anyone needing brick or masonry work to use Michener Chimney and Masonry. Thank you Jim for doing such an amazing job and keeping our renovation project on-time and with your quality craftsmanship!"

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4007 Crabapple Ln

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4007 Crabapple Ln

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141 local quotes requested

Excellent Services has been servicing customer's for 30+ years and operates as a family owned and operated business. We are a full service professional Carpet - Upholstery - Area Rugs - Floor cleaning company servicing the surrounding areas of greater Pittsburgh, PA region. Jim Gallagher is the owner/operator of the business, and specializes in both residential and light commercial Carpet and Upholstery cleaning, as well as Area Rugs, Oriental Rugs, Ceramic Tile & Grout, Hardwood Floors, Vinyl Floors and Linoleum Floors. Excellent Services has been awarded the Angie's List Super Service award from 2014 - 2024. We use the industries best truckmount hot water extraction steam cleaning system. We also offer fabric protectors for both carpeting and furniture projects. If needed, we carry a complete line of specialized products to treat a variety of odor problems, including foods and pet odors. Fully trained, licensed, insured & certified. Spot, stain & odor removal experts! Quick drying time! Prompt reliable service! Depending on availability, emergency needs will be considered. Safe products for people, pets, and the environment! Guaranteed affordable pricing - no hidden cost! No false advertising - no bait and switch! Fully Insured For Your Protection! Day and limited weekend appointments available. Locally owned & operated – our 37th year. To learn more and review our weekly specials, please call our toll free # at (866) 802-5220, or visit us on the web at: www.excellentservices.biz or send an email to : jim@exservpgh.com or send a text message to: 412-331-5220 Excellent Services, "OUR NAME SAYS IT ALL"

"Arrived on time Very professional Great service"

Denise M on May 2025

Excellent Services has been servicing customer's for 30+ years and operates as a family owned and operated business. We are a full service professional Carpet - Upholstery - Area Rugs - Floor cleaning company servicing the surrounding areas of greater Pittsburgh, PA region. Jim Gallagher is the owner/operator of the business, and specializes in both residential and light commercial Carpet and Upholstery cleaning, as well as Area Rugs, Oriental Rugs, Ceramic Tile & Grout, Hardwood Floors, Vinyl Floors and Linoleum Floors. Excellent Services has been awarded the Angie's List Super Service award from 2014 - 2024. We use the industries best truckmount hot water extraction steam cleaning system. We also offer fabric protectors for both carpeting and furniture projects. If needed, we carry a complete line of specialized products to treat a variety of odor problems, including foods and pet odors. Fully trained, licensed, insured & certified. Spot, stain & odor removal experts! Quick drying time! Prompt reliable service! Depending on availability, emergency needs will be considered. Safe products for people, pets, and the environment! Guaranteed affordable pricing - no hidden cost! No false advertising - no bait and switch! Fully Insured For Your Protection! Day and limited weekend appointments available. Locally owned & operated – our 37th year. To learn more and review our weekly specials, please call our toll free # at (866) 802-5220, or visit us on the web at: www.excellentservices.biz or send an email to : jim@exservpgh.com or send a text message to: 412-331-5220 Excellent Services, "OUR NAME SAYS IT ALL"

"Arrived on time Very professional Great service"

Denise M on May 2025

D & G Chimney Sweeps

3149 Landis St

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D & G Chimney Sweeps

3149 Landis St

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Customers say: Quality work

85 local quotes requested

39 years of experience

D & G Chimney Sweeps, established in 1986, is dedicated to helping you ensure your family and home is safe. Specialized in chimney inspections, maintenance programs, and cleaning/sweeping services. Serving the greater Pittsburgh area and surrounding counties . Please call to schedule. Additional email - dg.mad.thews2341@verizon.net.

"They were prompt and thorough. Great service."

Jerry P on January 2024

D & G Chimney Sweeps, established in 1986, is dedicated to helping you ensure your family and home is safe. Specialized in chimney inspections, maintenance programs, and cleaning/sweeping services. Serving the greater Pittsburgh area and surrounding counties . Please call to schedule. Additional email - dg.mad.thews2341@verizon.net.

"They were prompt and thorough. Great service."

Jerry P on January 2024

Safe Wash Pressure/Soft Wash Cleaning

640 Deana Way

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Safe Wash Pressure/Soft Wash Cleaning

640 Deana Way

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Welcome to Safe Wash Pressure/Soft Wash Cleaning. I specialize in the exterior cleaning of your home, business, and multi-unit homes. I specialize in cleaning decks and revitalization of wood surfaces. I specialize in cleaning gutters and roofs. I specialize in cleaning driveways, walkway’s, patios, and around swimming pool areas. I also offer a service for surface sealing which can be very beneficial for your home because of the amount of rain we get through the summer and the snow and salt in the winter. Please choose Safe Wash Cleaning for all your exterior cleaning needs and thank you.

"Excellent! The house, gutters, soffit and facia look great! Mike did a wonderful job! His rates for this service are also very readonabke. We are recommending him to our HOA!"

Pat W on April 2025

Welcome to Safe Wash Pressure/Soft Wash Cleaning. I specialize in the exterior cleaning of your home, business, and multi-unit homes. I specialize in cleaning decks and revitalization of wood surfaces. I specialize in cleaning gutters and roofs. I specialize in cleaning driveways, walkway’s, patios, and around swimming pool areas. I also offer a service for surface sealing which can be very beneficial for your home because of the amount of rain we get through the summer and the snow and salt in the winter. Please choose Safe Wash Cleaning for all your exterior cleaning needs and thank you.

"Excellent! The house, gutters, soffit and facia look great! Mike did a wonderful job! His rates for this service are also very readonabke. We are recommending him to our HOA!"

Pat W on April 2025

Bactronix Corp

500 Lindbergh Dr

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500 Lindbergh Dr

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549 local quotes requested

Bactronix is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity. We carefully treat your home or business as if it were our own. The Bactronix team is certified through PMII and NADCA, they are experts in latest products, processes and technologies. Our specialists know how to help you create a healthier environment. Services include cleaning/disinfecting air ducts with the most powerful vacuum trucks and EPA registered proprietary disinfection, as well as, testing and treating viruses such as Coronavirus, bacteria, mold, allergens and odors anywhere in your home with the most advance equipment. These services include testing and certification. In addition, we provide equipment rental for wet environments, as well as, dryer vent cleaning certified through CDET. We test and treat homes for “Sick Home Syndrome” for people with high sensitivity (like Asthma and COPD). Our exclusive “ecoresponsible” Bactronizing process is applied electrostatically to assure 100% surface coverage. We focus on building lasting relationships with our customers with guaranteed satisfaction. Bactronix is the most trusted and highest rated company to “FIGHT THE INVISIBLE ENEMY” in your home or work place.

"Matt, Kevin, and Zack were extremely helpful explaining what they were doing every step of the way."

Brian P on July 2025

Bactronix is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity. We carefully treat your home or business as if it were our own. The Bactronix team is certified through PMII and NADCA, they are experts in latest products, processes and technologies. Our specialists know how to help you create a healthier environment. Services include cleaning/disinfecting air ducts with the most powerful vacuum trucks and EPA registered proprietary disinfection, as well as, testing and treating viruses such as Coronavirus, bacteria, mold, allergens and odors anywhere in your home with the most advance equipment. These services include testing and certification. In addition, we provide equipment rental for wet environments, as well as, dryer vent cleaning certified through CDET. We test and treat homes for “Sick Home Syndrome” for people with high sensitivity (like Asthma and COPD). Our exclusive “ecoresponsible” Bactronizing process is applied electrostatically to assure 100% surface coverage. We focus on building lasting relationships with our customers with guaranteed satisfaction. Bactronix is the most trusted and highest rated company to “FIGHT THE INVISIBLE ENEMY” in your home or work place.

"Matt, Kevin, and Zack were extremely helpful explaining what they were doing every step of the way."

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Vacation From Cleaning is an App based residential and office space cleaning services company. Our professional insured cleaners are best-in-class cleaning advisors who support your cleaning needs. We provide cleaning support for the following areas: kitchen, baths, bedroom, foyers/hallways, living room, dining room, etc. Visit our website www.vacationfromcleaning.com You can DOWNLOAD our app to view our full menu of services. Welcome to the VFC family.

"They were very through and professional"

Sandra M on July 2025

Vacation From Cleaning is an App based residential and office space cleaning services company. Our professional insured cleaners are best-in-class cleaning advisors who support your cleaning needs. We provide cleaning support for the following areas: kitchen, baths, bedroom, foyers/hallways, living room, dining room, etc. Visit our website www.vacationfromcleaning.com You can DOWNLOAD our app to view our full menu of services. Welcome to the VFC family.

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Lima's Cleaning Service

301 S Hills Vlg

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301 S Hills Vlg

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837 local quotes requested

17 years of experience

Expert house cleaning services you can trust. We are a small and reliable cleaning service with the knowledge to make your home spotless. We offer professional quality cleaning with a personal touch. One time, weekly, biweekly, monthly. Deep cleaning and move in/out cleanings are our specialty.

"The cleaning itself was great, really top-notch. Getting ahold of Ashley for anything (schedule change, additional cleaning, etc.) was impossible. I tried calling and emailing multiple times over 2 years. Responses were rare, and if they occurred it was generally so delayed that it no longer mattered. We have decided to change providers due to this issue."

Matthew B on June 2024

Expert house cleaning services you can trust. We are a small and reliable cleaning service with the knowledge to make your home spotless. We offer professional quality cleaning with a personal touch. One time, weekly, biweekly, monthly. Deep cleaning and move in/out cleanings are our specialty.

"The cleaning itself was great, really top-notch. Getting ahold of Ashley for anything (schedule change, additional cleaning, etc.) was impossible. I tried calling and emailing multiple times over 2 years. Responses were rare, and if they occurred it was generally so delayed that it no longer mattered. We have decided to change providers due to this issue."

Matthew B on June 2024

Mean Joe Clean

5520 Keefe Street

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Mean Joe Clean

5520 Keefe Street

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

908 local quotes requested

Mean Joe Clean offers a variety of cleaning packages to help serve you as best as we can. Additional details of what is included in each package is easily found on our website's pricing page http://www.meanjoecleanllc.com/pricing/ The Blitzburgh Package (Quick Clean or Airbnb Clean) The Touchdown Package (Standard Clean) The Steel Curtain Package (Deep Clean) The Free Agency Package (Move In/Move Out Clean) The Extra Point Section has some specialized cleaning extras that can be added to any clean. (Our deeper cleans already include most of these) Fridge/Freezer Clean Out Inside of Oven Clean Out Inside Kitchen Cabinetry Wall Cleaning Under Couch Cushion Cleaning Full Baseboard Cleaning Full Window Treatment

"Words cannot describe just how fantastic Evan and his crew are. I had an EXTREMELY dusty and dirty house that had sat empty for a number of years. It required a Herculean effort, and the owner Evan and his crew were more than equal to the task. Evan is extremely organized and had a checklist for what needed to happen in each room. He and his crew worked non-stop for over 10 hours the first day, and came back for a few more hours to finish the next day. Initially, he came over to look at the state of the house and gave me an estimate, but I recognized that it was hard to estimate and that the cost might go over a little, which it did, but I was fine with that because of the unique situation of such a disasterously dirty house, and because I witnessed first hand how hard they all worked. There was no goofing off or slow-rolling. They worked hard every minute and more than earned every penny. The only break was a quick one for lunch the first day and then they got right back to it. The entire crew are incredible -- not only first rate cleaners, but more importantly, first rate people. Young men of character -- intelligent, diligent, hardworking, focused, honest, extremely trustworthy -- and above all, they all take great pride in doing an excellent job (which they did). I almost hesitate to recommend them so highly as I want Evan to continue to have time on his schedule for me! I cannot thank him and his crew enough and look forward to using them on a regular basis going forward."

Alice P on July 2024

Mean Joe Clean offers a variety of cleaning packages to help serve you as best as we can. Additional details of what is included in each package is easily found on our website's pricing page http://www.meanjoecleanllc.com/pricing/ The Blitzburgh Package (Quick Clean or Airbnb Clean) The Touchdown Package (Standard Clean) The Steel Curtain Package (Deep Clean) The Free Agency Package (Move In/Move Out Clean) The Extra Point Section has some specialized cleaning extras that can be added to any clean. (Our deeper cleans already include most of these) Fridge/Freezer Clean Out Inside of Oven Clean Out Inside Kitchen Cabinetry Wall Cleaning Under Couch Cushion Cleaning Full Baseboard Cleaning Full Window Treatment

"Words cannot describe just how fantastic Evan and his crew are. I had an EXTREMELY dusty and dirty house that had sat empty for a number of years. It required a Herculean effort, and the owner Evan and his crew were more than equal to the task. Evan is extremely organized and had a checklist for what needed to happen in each room. He and his crew worked non-stop for over 10 hours the first day, and came back for a few more hours to finish the next day. Initially, he came over to look at the state of the house and gave me an estimate, but I recognized that it was hard to estimate and that the cost might go over a little, which it did, but I was fine with that because of the unique situation of such a disasterously dirty house, and because I witnessed first hand how hard they all worked. There was no goofing off or slow-rolling. They worked hard every minute and more than earned every penny. The only break was a quick one for lunch the first day and then they got right back to it. The entire crew are incredible -- not only first rate cleaners, but more importantly, first rate people. Young men of character -- intelligent, diligent, hardworking, focused, honest, extremely trustworthy -- and above all, they all take great pride in doing an excellent job (which they did). I almost hesitate to recommend them so highly as I want Evan to continue to have time on his schedule for me! I cannot thank him and his crew enough and look forward to using them on a regular basis going forward."

Alice P on July 2024

Fabby Rocha Clean

2507 Salisbury Ct

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Fabby Rocha Clean

2507 Salisbury Ct

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Regular cleaning services also provide deep cleaning, closets organizing garage cleaning Sofas, carpet and stairs desinfection

"Very pleased. I've had plenty of cleaners over last 20 years and can tell you that the Fabby Rocha team did a a great job on my large 4 bedroom home."

Lisa S on March 2025

Regular cleaning services also provide deep cleaning, closets organizing garage cleaning Sofas, carpet and stairs desinfection

"Very pleased. I've had plenty of cleaners over last 20 years and can tell you that the Fabby Rocha team did a a great job on my large 4 bedroom home."

Lisa S on March 2025

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