We Provide Chimney Cap Installations Near Columbus, New Albany & More

Protecting your chimney starts at the top – and that’s where a quality chimney cap comes in. At Blackburns Chimney, we specialize in professional chimney cap installation near you in Columbus, New Albany, Canal Winchester, Pickerington, Pataskala, and more. Whether you’re looking to keep out rain, animals, or debris, our expert team ensures your chimney is properly sealed and protected with a durable, well-fitted cap.

If you’re not sure if your current cap is doing its job, we’re happy to inspect your flue and recommend the best solution to keep your chimney system safer and running more efficiently with each season. Call or reach out online today.

What Do Chimney Caps Do?

1. Stop Rain

A chimney cap prevents rain from entering the chimney, which helps protect the interior components of your fireplace and chimney system. Moisture can cause rust on metal parts, deterioration of the flue liner, and even damage to the chimney’s masonry. By keeping rain out, chimney caps help extend the life of your chimney and reduce the risk of costly repairs.

2. Stop Birds

A well-fitted chimney cap should not allow birds, bats, squirrels, or other animals to enter the chimney to nest. This is especially important because nests and animal debris can block airflow, create fire hazards, and lead to unpleasant odors – or even pest infestations – in your home. A properly installed chimney cap with protective mesh keeps wildlife out…while still allowing smoke and gases to safely vent from your fireplace or stove.

3. Discourage Backdraft

Where certain wind conditions exist, a chimney cap will discourage downdrafts. Some caps are specifically designed to prevent wind from blowing across the chimney, while others actually create an updraft when wind blows through them!

4. Arrest Sparks

Many chimney caps include 18 gauge wire mesh to reduce the amount of sparks and large ash that is normally blown into the air and onto rooftops. This helps prevent flammable roofing materials or piles of leaves/debris from accidentally lighting on fire.

Rely on our Experts: Reach Out Today

Where the standard chimney cap does not fit the chimney or isn’t appropriate, Blackburn’s Chimney has the expertise to recommend and install the appropriate chimney cap for any chimney or vent. Special caps (for large or unusual sizes), copper chimney caps, wind directional and draft inducing chimney caps, and UL-Listed caps for manufactured fireplaces are all available from our trained staff.

We even can install damper caps that help prevent heat loss and will reduce your heating bills! Be sure to ask one of our technicians which chimney cap is the best for you.

If you need chimney relining services, we can help with that too – our full list of services is exhaustive!