# Chimney Cap Installation West Hartford CT > Chimney cap, chase cover & custom top installation in West Hartford, CT. Stainless & bluestone tops, flue screening. Keep out rain & animals. Free estimate. URL: https://westhartfordchimneyrepair.com/chimney-caps-chase-tops/ ![Stainless steel chimney cap installed at the top of a brick chimney](/images/misc/stainless-steel-chimney-cap-being-installed-at-top.webp) # Chimney Cap & Chase Cover Installation in West Hartford Chimney cap, chase cover, and custom top installation. Stainless steel, bluestone, and flue screening — keep out rain, animals, and downdrafts. Schedule Now [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call (860) 305-5234 [tel:+18603055234 →](tel:+18603055234) CSIA CertifiedSweeps & Techs 30+ YearsServing Central CT FreeVirtual Estimates Financingvia Synchrony Last Updated: July 23, 2026 A quality cap keeps rain, animals, and debris out of your flue and stops downdrafts and sparks. We install stainless steel and custom bluestone chimney tops, whole-top chase covers, and flue screening sized to your chimney. ## The Cheapest Chimney Repair You’ll Ever Buy For $250–$500, a proper chimney cap prevents thousands of dollars in future damage. It’s the highest-ROI chimney upgrade there is, and yet it’s the item most homeowners forget about — until they hear scratching in the flue or find water in the firebox. ## What a Chimney Cap Actually Does A chimney cap [/guide/what-does-a-chimney-cap-do/ →](/guide/what-does-a-chimney-cap-do/) sits at the top of your flue and does four important jobs: 1. **Blocks rain and snow** from falling directly into the flue and rotting the damper 2. **Keeps out animals** — birds, squirrels, raccoons that nest, block draft, and create odor problems 3. **Arrests sparks** — the mesh screening stops burning embers from reaching your roof 4. **Reduces downdrafts** — the design deflects wind that would otherwise blow smoke back into the room ## Cap vs. Chase Cover vs. Chimney Top Terminology matters when you’re ordering: - **Chimney cap** — covers a single flue on a masonry chimney - **Chase cover** — big rectangular sheet-metal cover for the whole top of a framed (prefab) chimney chase - **Chimney top / decorative cap** — bluestone, cast concrete, or custom masonry pieces used on historic and estate homes - **Multi-flue cap** — one large cap covering two or more flues on the same chimney See the differences in our caps vs chase covers guide [/guide/chimney-caps-vs-chase-covers-vs-tops/ →](/guide/chimney-caps-vs-chase-covers-vs-tops/) . ## What We Install - **304 or 316 stainless steel caps** — our standard, backed by lifetime warranties from top manufacturers - **Copper caps** — for historic and estate homes where copper matches other trim - **Custom multi-flue caps** — fabricated to fit oversized or shared-flue chimneys - **Full chase covers** — stainless replacement for rusted-out chase tops on prefab chimneys - **Bluestone and custom masonry chimney tops** — decorative pieces for high-end homes - **Flue screening** — 3/4-inch mesh that keeps out birds and small animals ## When to Replace Your Cap - Visible rust or corrosion on the cap or mesh - Cap is loose or missing (blown off in a storm) - You hear scratching, chirping, or animal noise in the flue - Rain shows up in the firebox after a storm - Your damper is rusting from top-down water - You never had a cap in the first place ## What’s Included - Stainless steel & custom chimney cap installation - Full chase cover fabrication & fitting - Bluestone & decorative chimney tops - Flue screening & spark arrest - Multi-flue cap options - Written manufacturer warranties ## Recent Work ![Multi-flue stainless steel chimney cap on a wide brick chimney](/images/features/multi-flue-stainless-steel-chimney-cap-installed-o.webp)![Stainless steel chase cover fitted over a wood-framed chimney chase](/images/features/full-chimney-chase-cover-in-stainless-steel-fitted.webp)![Decorative bluestone chimney top on a historic colonial home](/images/features/decorative-bluestone-chimney-top-installed-on-hist.webp)![Flue screening blocking birds and animals from a chimney](/images/features/flue-screening-mesh-installed-in-chimney-cap-to-bl.webp) Our Process ## How Our Chimney Service Works Simple, transparent, and safe from booking to cleanup. 01 ### Free Estimate Schedule online, by text, or by phone. Choose an in-person visit or a free virtual assessment. 02 ### Diagnostic & Quote Our CSIA-certified tech inspects your chimney, sends a photo-documented report, and gives you a clear written quote. 03 ### Job Day (Spotless) We arrive on time in a branded truck, protect your home with drop cloths and HEPA vacuums, and do the work right. 04 ### White-Glove Cleanup After masonry work, we wash the roof, clean gutters, water plants, and rake footprints out of the lawn. ![Chimney sweep finishing work on a New England home](/images/cta/chimney-sweep-technician-finishing-job-on-brick-ch.webp) ## Ready to Book Your Caps & Chase Tops? Get a free virtual estimate in minutes, or schedule an in-person visit this week. Schedule Now [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call (860) 305-5234 [tel:+18603055234 →](tel:+18603055234) ## What Our Customers Say 5 average from 1,000+ reviews > “Found a leak during the heavy rains last week. They were out the next morning, traced it to the flashing, and fixed it same day. Clean, professional, and fair pricing.” > “Our 1920s chimney needed a full rebuild. The crew rebuilt it beautifully and then washed the roof and raked the lawn afterward. You'd never know they were here, except the chimney looks brand new.” > “Booked a sweep and inspection by text. The tech laid down drop cloths, used a HEPA vacuum, and showed me the video scan of the flue. Genuinely the most thorough chimney company I've used.” ## Questions About Caps & Chase Tops ### What's the difference between a chimney cap and a chase cover? + A chimney cap covers the top of a single flue. A chase cover seals the entire top of a framed chimney chase (usually on prefab or box-frame chimneys). Masonry chimneys typically need caps; framed chases need a chase cover plus caps for the flues. ### Do I really need a chimney cap? + Yes. Without a cap, rain, snow, animals, and debris all end up in your flue. Rain corrodes your damper and liner. Animals nest and block draft. A cap is cheap insurance against expensive problems. ### How long does a stainless steel chimney cap last? + Quality 304 or 316 stainless steel caps typically last 15+ years and often come with a lifetime warranty. Aluminum caps are cheaper up front but rust or fail in Connecticut winters. ### Can you match a decorative or historic chimney top? + Yes. We install custom bluestone, cast-concrete, and brick chimney tops on historic and estate homes across the Farmington Valley and Old Wethersfield. We work from photos or a site visit to match the original style. Learn More ## Guides Related to Caps & Chase Tops In-depth answers to the questions homeowners ask us most. ### What Does a Chimney Cap Do and Why You Need One A chimney cap keeps out rain, animals, and debris, arrests sparks, and helps draft. What a cap does and the risks of not having one. Read guide [What Does a Chimney Cap Do and Why You Need One →](/guide/what-does-a-chimney-cap-do/) ### Chimney Caps vs Chase Covers vs Chimney Tops Cap, chase cover, or decorative top — what’s the difference? Which covers a single flue, which covers the whole top. Read guide [Chimney Caps vs Chase Covers vs Chimney Tops →](/guide/chimney-caps-vs-chase-covers-vs-tops/) Service Areas ## Serving West Hartford & Central Connecticut Based in West Hartford, we serve Hartford, Tolland, and Litchfield counties. Same-week scheduling for most towns. 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