Project: Chimney chase cover & cap replacement · Location: Richardson, TX · Completed: May 2025
This Richardson chimney had been standing wide open to the sky — no cap, no cover, and masonry at the top courses deteriorating from years of direct rain. From the living room, nothing looked wrong. From the roof, the problem was obvious.
What an Open Chimney Actually Costs
An uncapped flue is an invitation: rain funnels straight down the chimney with every North Texas storm, soaking the smoke chamber and rusting the damper; birds and squirrels nest in the flue; and the wet-dry cycle crumbles mortar joints from the inside. The repair bill grows every season the top stays open — this is exactly the kind of damage a $149 annual inspection catches early.
The Work
- Fabricated and installed a new stainless steel chase cover sized to the chimney, replacing the failed open top
- Installed a mesh-sided chimney cap — rain stays out, drafts stay right, animals stay in the trees
- Inspected the flue and smoke chamber below the damage before closing it up
The Result
A sealed, vented, weatherproof chimney top — and a masonry problem stopped before it reached the four-figure rebuild stage.
Chimney Service in Richardson
Richardson’s housing stock carries thousands of original masonry chimneys from the 60s through the 80s, and caps are the most common failure we find — they rust, blow loose in spring storms, or were never installed at all. We handle chimney sweeps and inspections at a flat $149 across Richardson and the rest of DFW, with cap and cover work quoted in writing with photos, like this job. Fall booking fills fast — our guide on how often chimneys need cleaning explains why late summer is the smart slot.
Why Homeowners Choose Elite American Home Services
Licensed and insured, photo documentation on every job, published prices, and honest findings — including when your chimney needs nothing. See more completed projects or call (469) 210-8092.
