150 \u2013 $200, Installed<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
The cost to install a chimney cap on your fireplace is around $45 \u2013 $80 for a basic cap with DIY installation. To have a professional install the chimney cap, the cost with installation is around $150 \u2013 $200.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Average Cost of Chimney Cap Installation<\/h2>\n
The average cost to have a new chimney cap installed is $175 if you hire a handyman and have them do the work. To buy and install a chimney cap yourself, the average cost is around $60.<\/p>\n
When a pro installs the chimney cap, they often include the cost of the cap, removal and disposal of the old if needed, as well as installation and cleanup.<\/p>\n
Average Do It Yourself cost<\/p>\n
$65<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Average Contractor Installed Cost<\/p>\n $175<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Typical Cost Average<\/p>\n $80 \u2013 $250<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Last Updated: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 <\/p>\n Chimney caps are a very important component to your fireplace and chimney system. While technically, your chimney will operate fine without a chimney cap, a properly installed cap will prevent water from running into your fireplace and causing damage to your chimney liner or other important parts of the fireplace like the damper. They also prevent small animals and birds from entering the stack when its not in use, and help to prevent sparks or burning embers from rising out of the chimney and catching your roof on fire.<\/p>\n This Costimate gives accurate prices for the range of caps available, plus labor costs to have it installed or replaced. You\u2019ll have the information needed to know what to expect when you shop for a chimney cap at local stores or online, or if you get chimney cap installation estimates from local installers. We\u2019ll\u00a0 help you decide if DIY installation is right for you or if hiring a professional to take the risk of working on the roof makes more sense. In addition to the accurate and current costs we list, you can find cap installation costs submitted by other homeowners, plus links to other websites with similar data.<\/p>\n Installing a chimney cap is a low-cost project unless you choose an upscale specialty cap or if the crown of the chimney requires repair. Here\u2019s an overview of what affects cost:<\/p>\n Besides the cap, the costs are minimal. You can find chimney caps at home improvement stores like Lowe\u2019s and The Home Depot, local fireplace stores and from online sellers like Amazon. Supplies prices:<\/strong><\/p>\n A permit isn\u2019t necessary when adding just a chimney cap. If extensive work is being done to a brick chimney such as rebuilding it or replacing the lining, a permit probably is needed. A permit includes an inspection that will ensure the work is done properly to protect your safety and investment. Call your local building department to determine if a permit is needed. Don\u2019t rely on your installer for that information because a few unscrupulous installers will seek to cut time and cost by not getting a necessary permit.<\/p>\n To save potential costs, make sure anyone that goes on your roof has liability insurance because of the possibility of injury from a fall. If your roof is not in good condition, disclose this to the installer or have the roof repaired before the chimney cap is installed.<\/p>\n There are two steps and two trips onto the roof when installing a chimney cap. First, the single flue or multiple flues must be measured to determine what size cap is needed. Then, the cap must be installed. Many installers charge a minimum service fee for any job they do, and that should be sufficient to cover your chimney cap installation cost.<\/p>\n That\u2019s a significant installation cost range. Your options are a handyman ($50-$100), pest control service or chimney sweep ($75-$125) and a fireplace company ($100-$200).<\/p>\n As long as you\u2019re OK with heights and working from a ladder or roof, you should have no issues installing your own chimney cap. If repairs to the flue are needed, you may want to rethink the job.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve installed my own chimney caps several times and while it\u2019s a pretty straight forward job of getting the right size and style cap you want, it\u2019s not for anyone who is afraid of heights, doesn\u2019t like climbing onto their roof, or just wants to leave the dirty work to a professional or handyman.<\/p>\n While you\u2019re up there is a great time to take a visual chimney inspection as well, and if a pro does the job, consider having the chimney cleaned at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/main><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 150 \u2013 $200, Installed The cost to install a chimney cap on your fireplace is around $45 \u2013 $80 for a basic cap with DIY installation. To have a professional install the chimney cap, the cost with installation is around $150 \u2013 $200. Average Cost of Chimney Cap Installation The average cost to have a…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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