Professional chimney cap installation that actually fits right and keeps Portsmouth weather out for good.
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A properly installed chimney cap does more than you might think. It keeps rain from pouring down your chimney and damaging your firebox, damper, and flue liner. No more rust stains on your fireplace walls or that musty smell that comes with water intrusion.
You’ll also stop dealing with birds, squirrels, and other animals that see your uncapped chimney as prime real estate. Portsmouth’s coastal location means seagulls are particularly persistent – a quality stainless steel chimney cap ends that problem permanently.
The right cap also prevents downdrafts that can push smoke back into your home. When installed correctly with proper screening, it improves your chimney’s draft while keeping debris out. Your fireplace works better, your home stays cleaner, and you avoid the headaches that come with water damage repairs.
Certified Chimney Inspections has been serving Portsmouth homeowners since 2000, with the current company established in 2016. The same core team has been handling chimney work together for over twenty years – you’re getting experience, not someone learning on your property.
All our technicians are CSI (Chimney Safety Institute of America) certified, which means we understand proper installation techniques and safety standards. This isn’t a side business or seasonal work – chimney and fireplace services are what we do full-time.
We also operate a retail stove store and offer in-house financing, showing the kind of established business you can count on for both immediate service and long-term support. When you need chimney cap installation in Portsmouth, you’re working with professionals who’ll be here next year when you need us.
The process starts with a free estimate where we measure your chimney and assess what type of cap will work best. Portsmouth’s coastal environment often requires stainless steel to handle salt air corrosion, and many older homes need custom-made caps for proper fit.
Once you approve the estimate, we order or fabricate the right cap for your specific chimney. No generic, one-size-fits-most solutions that leave gaps or don’t seal properly. Installation involves securely mounting the cap to your chimney crown or flue tiles, ensuring it won’t shift in coastal winds.
We clean up completely when finished and show you how the new cap functions. You’ll understand what to look for during routine maintenance and when to call for service. The whole process typically takes a few hours once the right cap is on-site, and you’ll have immediate protection from weather and animals.
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Every chimney cap installation includes proper measurement, appropriate materials for Portsmouth’s coastal climate, and secure mounting that handles New England weather. We stock standard sizes but specialize in custom-made caps when your chimney needs a specific solution.
Stainless steel construction resists the salt air corrosion that destroys cheaper materials within a few years. The screening keeps animals out while allowing proper ventilation, and the design prevents downdrafts that can push smoke into your home.
Portsmouth’s historic homes often have unique chimney configurations that require custom fabrication. Rather than forcing a standard cap to fit poorly, we build what your chimney actually needs. This attention to proper fit prevents the water intrusion and structural issues that come from caps that don’t seal correctly around your flue tiles or chimney crown.
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