PB Chimney Services evaluates missing, loose, rusted or damaged chimney caps at Clifton homes. We measure the chimney top and flue arrangement, explain suitable cap options and provide a written installation or replacement scope. Cleaning, relining and masonry services are also available.
We schedule work at properties across Clifton, including Athenia, Delawanna, Montclair Heights and Botany Village. Call or text with your ZIP code and describe the cap, chimney or leak concern so we can discuss the visit.
An existing photo can help explain the problem, but the cap choice and attachment details are confirmed from the chimney itself. Roof access, weather and the condition of the supporting chimney top are considered before work is scheduled.
Clifton homes vary from compact older houses to larger suburban properties, which means chimney height, appliance input, roof access and exterior exposure can differ widely. We measure the system, identify the fuel and appliance connections and document exterior conditions before recommending a liner size or masonry repair.
Cap replacement starts with the existing flues, chimney-top condition and attachment points. The estimate should distinguish the new cap from any crown, masonry or flashing work.
For a missing cap or an uncovered flue, we document the opening and measurements, review the chimney system and explain a suitable cap and installation method. The selected product and work are identified in the written scope.
Cap installation details ↗We inspect the existing lid, mesh, mounting points and supporting chimney top. If replacement is appropriate, the proposal covers removal, the new cap and installation, with any supporting repairs listed separately.
Cap replacement options ↗A chimney with several flues may need a different cap arrangement from one with a single opening. We compare the existing layout, clearances, coverage and mounting surfaces before recommending an individual or full-coverage cap.
Compare chimney cap types ↗A new cap does not repair a cracked crown or faulty flashing. When those conditions are visible, we document them and explain the additional work so you can see what a cap replacement will address and what it will not.
Chimney crown repairs ↗See how a damaged cap compares with a replacement full-coverage assembly in this real PB Chimney Services project. The photos illustrate the work offered to Clifton homeowners.
Bent mesh and a displaced cover over the flue openings.
Replacement full-coverage cap in place over the chimney top.
Before-and-after photos show the damaged cap assembly and the replacement full-coverage cap in place over the same chimney top.
View this project in our New Jersey gallery ↗Read the full project story ↗This Clifton project documents crown repair and repointing at the chimney top. Compare the original surface and upper brick joints with the view after the work.
The chimney top and upper brickwork before the crown and pointing work.
The renewed crown surface and repaired upper mortar joints after the work.
Before-and-after photographs of crown repair and pointing work at a Clifton chimney. The finished view shows the renewed chimney-top surface and fresh mortar at the repaired upper brick joints.
View this project in our New Jersey gallery ↗Read the full project story ↗Answers about the services, estimates and coverage described on this page for Clifton homeowners.
Yes. We evaluate damaged, loose, missing or rusted caps at Clifton properties. The replacement is selected after checking the chimney system, measurements, flue arrangement and supporting surfaces. Any crown or masonry work is explained separately.
The price depends on the cap size and material, the number of flues, roof access, removal of the existing cap and any work needed at the mounting surface. Request an estimate that identifies the product, installation work and any separate repairs rather than relying on a price for the cap alone.
No. A cap addresses the chimney opening, while water can also enter at the crown, flashing, masonry or adjacent roof. Describe where and when the leak appears so the evaluation can consider those paths before a repair is proposed.
A chimney cap sits over a flue opening or a group of flues. A chase cover is the larger metal top over a framed chimney chase, fitted around its vent or chimney penetrations. We identify the existing construction before recommending which component needs attention.
Send a quick request. We’ll call or text to discuss the work and confirm a time that works for you.
