Chimney Caps Atlanta, a chimney service provider in the metro Atlanta area, has announced custom masonry chimney cap installation and replacement services for homeowners with brick or stone chimneys.
More information is available at https://chimneycapsatlanta.com/
The announcement comes as the region contends with consistently high annual rainfall. According to climate data, Atlanta receives an average of 50 inches of rain per year, well above the U.S. national average of approximately 30 inches. Chimney Caps Atlanta says its services address this exposure by fitting a cap directly over the chimney crown, blocking water before it can reach the masonry underneath.
The company's masonry chimney cap offerings include a flat-top style starting at $849 and a hip roof, or sloped, style starting at $899. A Chimney Caps Atlanta spokesperson said both designs provide equal protection for brick and stone chimneys, with style chosen based on homeowner preference rather than differences in performance or durability.
Each cap includes a screen that functions as a spark arrestor, containing sparks produced by wood fires while also blocking squirrels, raccoons, birds, and other animals from entering the flue. Caps are available in steel, stainless steel, copper, and aluminum, with the metal type selected based on chimney requirements and homeowner preference.
Before installation, technicians visit the home to evaluate the existing chimney and take precise measurements. Homeowners are shown available cap styles and materials on-site and receive a cost estimate before any work begins, allowing them to compare options such as flat and hip roof caps before committing to a replacement.
"Installation involves drilling pilot holes through the cap's skirt and fastening the unit to the chimney chase using masonry screws," a Chimney Caps Atlanta spokesperson said. "This close fit is essential, since an oversized or improperly seated cap can allow water entry despite installation. Since chimney mortar absorbs moisture more readily than concrete, a properly fitted cap helps prevent water infiltration and slows deterioration of the masonry over time."
Chimney Caps Atlanta has provided chimney services in the Atlanta metro area since 1977 and is licensed and insured for masonry chimney cap installation and replacement work. The company reports serving surrounding communities including Marietta, Alpharetta, Roswell, Decatur, and Sandy Springs, in addition to Atlanta proper.
Homeowners seeking chimney cap installation or replacement can contact Chimney Caps Atlanta at (770) 285-0551 or visit https://chimneycapsatlanta.com/ for an estimate.