Protect your chimney from water, wildlife, and sparks with a professionally fitted stainless steel or copper cap.
A chimney cap is one of the most cost-effective ways to protect your chimney. It prevents rain from entering the flue, blocks birds and raccoons from nesting, stops sparks and embers from landing on your roof, and reduces downdrafts. Eco Grizzly installs single-flue and multi-flue caps in stainless steel, galvanized steel, and copper.
Single-flue caps fit over one flue tile. Multi-flue or top-mount caps cover the entire chimney crown and protect multiple flues. Draft-increasing caps use wind-driven turbines or aerodynamic profiles to improve draft. Decorative copper caps add curb appeal while providing full protection.
An uncapped chimney is an open hole in your roof. Rain water enters the flue and accelerates mortar erosion, rusts the damper, and stains the firebox. Animals see an uncapped flue as a warm, sheltered nesting site. Sparks and embers that escape an uncapped chimney land on the roof and nearby vegetation, creating a fire hazard that is especially serious during Southern California wildfire season. A cap eliminates all of these risks for a fraction of the cost of the damage they cause.
We measure the flue tile or chimney crown dimensions, fabricate or select the correct cap size, and mount it with masonry screws or adhesive depending on the crown material. Mesh screening on every cap meets the California spark arrestor requirement of half-inch openings. After installation, we check the cap from ground level for aesthetic alignment and verify that the damper still operates freely.
Four simple steps from first call to finished job.
Reach us at (424) 258-9882 or submit the online form. We respond within two hours on business days.
A certified technician performs a thorough chimney and fireplace assessment at your home.
Receive a written report with photos, condition ratings, and an itemized repair estimate within 24 hours.
Choose the repairs or maintenance you need. Our crew completes the work on schedule with a clean jobsite.
Licensed, insured professionals delivering quality chimney and fireplace service.
Book online and get a professional Level I chimney inspection for just $49. Written condition report included.
All technicians hold California contractor licenses and carry full general liability and workers compensation insurance.
Our proprietary 21-point checklist covers every chimney component from crown to cleanout.
Call before noon and we can often arrive the same day. Next-day appointments are available for most service areas.
You receive a written, itemized estimate with photos before any work begins. No surprises on the invoice.
We use green cleaning agents, HEPA-filtered vacuums, and recyclable materials to minimize environmental impact.
From the Field
Real Results
See real chimney cap work completed by our licensed technicians.
BeforeSouthern California
The existing cap was rusted through and no longer keeping water out of the flue. We removed the failed cap, cleaned up the crown edges, and installed a heavy-gauge stainless steel chimney cap paired with a top-sealing damper. The top-seal closes the flue completely when the fireplace is not in use — eliminating cold downdrafts, preventing animal entry, and cutting heating and cooling energy loss. A second angle shot confirms the tight, level fit.
BeforeSouthern California
This chimney had been operating without a functional cap, leaving the flue open to rain, debris, and animals. Our technicians measured the flue tile, fitted a new multi-flue stainless cap, and paired it with a top-sealing damper. The assembly locks down tight between uses, dramatically reducing heat loss and preventing moisture damage inside the flue liner.
BeforeSouthern California
Without a chimney cap, the flue is exposed to rainwater that accelerates liner deterioration and masonry damage. We removed the old broken cap, cleaned the crown surface, and secured a correctly-sized stainless steel spark-arresting cap. The mesh sides prevent bird and animal entry while still allowing proper smoke exit — a simple upgrade with major long-term protection benefits.
BeforeSouthern California
The old cap was undersized and heavily corroded, allowing wind-driven rain to enter the flue on the sides. Our crew sourced a correctly-sized stainless steel cap, cleaned the crown, and installed the new cap with a secure fit. The homeowner now has reliable rain and animal protection without the rust staining that was streaking down the masonry.
Original CoverSouthern California
The original chase cover had begun pulling away from the stucco chase, leaving an open gap along the top edge under a set of weathered galvanized caps. Our crew lifted the old cover off to expose the wood chase framing and the three flue pipes running up inside it. We fitted new white sheet metal to the chase with a raised standing edge and an overhang that drops water clear of the stucco below, then sealed the perimeter and installed new flue caps with mesh screens. The finished chimney sits clean and bright against the tile roof and is sealed against rain, debris, and animals.
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Common questions answered by our certified technicians.
We provide chimney cap throughout Southern California. Search for your city or browse by county.
A damaged crown lets water seep into your chimney structure. We repair cracks and rebuild crowns to factory-new condition.
Cracked flue tiles are a fire and carbon monoxide hazard. We repair and reline flues to restore safe operation.
Stainless steel liners provide a lifetime of protection against chimney fires and carbon monoxide infiltration.
Factory chase covers rust and leak within years. We replace them with stainless steel covers that last decades.
Deteriorated mortar joints and cracked bricks weaken your chimney. Our masons restore structural integrity with precision tuckpointing.
Rough, corbeled smoke chambers trap creosote and reduce draft. We parge them smooth for better performance and fire safety.
Cracked firebricks and deteriorated mortar compromise fireplace safety. We repair and rebuild fireboxes to code.
A broken or missing damper wastes energy and lets cold air, rain, and animals into your home.
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