Scheduling in West Hartford
Visits in West Hartford are booked by phone or through the estimate form. Tell us the address, the kind of fireplace or appliance, and what you've noticed — that's enough to plan the visit.
What happens during the visit
A cap that's loose, bent or rusted can blow off in a storm or let animals in around its edges. The mesh keeps birds, squirrels and raccoons out and stops embers from leaving the chimney.
Measure the flue
Flue size, how far the tile sticks up, and whether a single-flue or a full-width cap suits the chimney.
Check the top
The crown and flue tile the cap mounts to, and any damage from water or animals.
Fit and fasten
The cap and mesh are secured to the flue or crown so wind can't lift them.
Confirm
Draft is checked and you see what was installed.
Animals in the flue
Don't light a fire to drive an animal out. Keep the fireplace cold and closed off and have the animal removed first.
What gets checked
- Clearance between the hood and the flue
- Fasteners and mounting
- Mesh size and condition
- Crown under the cap
- Rust or corrosion
- Flue size and tile condition
Before the technician arrives
- Note any animal sounds or debris in the firebox.
- Keep the fireplace unused the day of the visit.
- Make sure the roof can be reached from the driveway or yard.
Signs it's time for stainless steel chimney caps
- Rain dripping into the firebox
- Rust stains running down the chimney
- Animals or nesting material in the flue
- A cap that's missing, bent, rusted or leaning
For more detail, see the stainless steel chimney caps page, service in West Hartford, fireplace repair in West Hartford and sweep in West Hartford.
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Figures for West Hartford and the references used on this page.
