Level 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
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Chimney cap and crown work in Orland Park Chimney Cap & Crown typically runs $285-$1,450 depending on whether we’re installing a standard cap, rebuilding a cracked crown, or fabricating a custom multi-flue cover. Most jobs are completed in a single visit, and every project starts with a camera-scan inspection so you see what we see before any work begins. Call (708) 294-2571 to book a free estimate with a written price.
We’ve inspected more than 38,000 chimneys since 2009, and the cap and crown is where we find the most preventable damage in Orland Park homes. Water gets in through hairline cracks in the crown, rusted-out caps, or missing flue covers, then freezes through our brutal January nights and thaws by March. That cycle turns small gaps into spalling brick, deteriorated mortar, and liner damage that costs five times more to fix. In neighborhoods like Mallard Landing and the older sections near 143rd and LaGrange, we’re regularly pulling caps that were installed wrong from the start - no overhang, no drip edge, galvanized steel that rusted through in four years. Our crews carry caps and crown-coating materials from Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Famco in the truck, so most replacements don’t require a return trip. Every job is quoted in writing before we start, backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise, and documented with photos under Haven Standard Clause 4.
What Our Chimney Cap & Crown Service Includes
Cap Installation
A chimney cap is a metal cover that sits over your flue opening, keeping rain, animals, and debris out while letting smoke escape. You need one if your flue terminates without any cover, or if the existing cap is the wrong size and leaves gaps. In Orland Park, we measure the flue tile or liner directly, then source a cap with proper screen height to match your appliance type - gas inserts need different clearances than open wood-burning fireplaces. We stock stainless steel and copper options from Olympia Chimney and Famco, and every installation includes a photo of the fit before we leave.
Cap Replacement
Cap replacement becomes necessary when the metal rusts through, the mesh screen clogs with creosote and won’t clean clear, or wind has bent the lid so it no longer sheds water. We see this constantly in Orland Park homes with original galvanized caps from the 1990s and 2000s builds - they last maybe seven years in our climate before the welds fail. Our replacement process includes pulling the old cap, inspecting the flue tile beneath for hidden cracks, and installing a new stainless or copper cap with a lifetime warranty on the metal. We give you the written price before we touch anything.
Crown Repair
The crown is the concrete slab that tops your chimney, sloped to shed water away from the flue. Cracks in the crown let water saturate the brick below, and in Orland Park’s freeze-thaw cycle, those cracks widen every winter. We repair crowns by chasing out loose material, applying a bonding agent, and packing new high-strength mortar or specialized crown compound into the damaged area. For crowns with minor cracking but solid structure, this restores waterproofing without the cost of full replacement. We document the before condition with photos, then the repair, so you have a dated record for your home file.
Crown Coating
Crown coating is a flexible, waterproof membrane brushed or rolled over an intact but weathered crown to seal hairline cracks and prevent new ones. It’s the right choice when the crown has surface deterioration but hasn’t cracked through to the chimney structure beneath. In Orland Park, we apply crown coating most often on chimneys between 15 and 25 years old - the concrete is sound but the top surface has eroded from salt and acid rain. We use HeatShield CrownCoat or equivalent elastomeric products that remain flexible to -20°F, which matters here. The job takes about two hours and extends crown life by a decade or more.
Multi-Flue Cap
A multi-flue cap is a single large cover that protects two or more flues on the same chimney, common in homes with a fireplace and a furnace or water heater sharing the structure. These need precise measurement - the cap must overhang the entire chimney top, not just the flues, to shed water onto the crown rather than the brick. We fabricate and install multi-flue caps from Gelco and Copperfield in galvanized, stainless, or powder-coated finishes. In Orland Park’s split-level and two-story homes near Centennial Park, these are often the only proper solution for chimneys with offset flues.
Custom Cap
Custom caps are fabricated to order when standard sizes won’t fit - oversized flues, unusual chimney dimensions, or architectural requirements in historic districts. We’ve built custom copper caps for Orland Park homes in the Tudor-revival cluster near 104th Avenue, where the HOA requires specific finishes. Our process: measure on-site, photograph the chimney profile, send specs to our fabricator, and install with a two-week turnaround. The price is quoted in writing before we order anything, and the cap carries the same lifetime warranty as our stock units.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Chimney Cap & Crown
We stock and install caps from Gelco, a Pennsylvania manufacturer whose stainless multi-flue caps we’ve been fitting since 2012. Their welded-seam construction holds up to Orland Park’s wind exposure better than stamped alternatives, and we keep their most common sizes on the truck for same-visit replacement. We’ve also installed hundreds of Olympia Chimney caps - their powder-coated galvanized line is a solid mid-price option for homeowners who want 15-year reliability without the copper premium. Their snap-lock single-flue caps fit the terracotta flue tiles we see in most Orland Park ranch homes built between 1965 and 1995.
For custom work and specialty applications, we source through Famco and Copperfield. Famco’s wind-resistant designs with internal bracing solve the lid-rattle problem we see on exposed chimneys in the higher sections of Orland Park near the Cook-Will county line. Copperfield’s copper and lead-coated copper caps develop the patina that certain architectural styles demand, and their fabrication tolerances are tight enough for historic-commission approval. Whether you have one of these brands or any other make, we can inspect it, repair it, or replace it with a documented photo record on every visit.
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- Water stains on the ceiling near your fireplace. This means moisture is entering above the damper, usually through a cracked crown or missing cap. In Orland Park, we see this most after the first hard freeze when water that seeped into cracks expands and finds new paths. Left alone, it rots the firebox and rusts the damper assembly.
- Rust streaks down the chimney face or on the roof below. Orange staining indicates a metal cap that’s corroding through or a galvanized chase cover on a factory-built chimney that’s failing at the seams. The rust is iron oxide washing onto your brick or shingles, and it means the cap is no longer protecting the flue.
- Pieces of concrete on the roof or ground near the chimney. Spalling crown material falls when freeze-thaw cycles break the bond between aggregate and cement. In Orland Park’s climate, a cracked crown can shed chunks within two winters. Each piece that falls is structural protection you no longer have.
- Birds, squirrels, or raccoons in the flue or fireplace. Animals enter through uncapped flues or caps with damaged mesh. A squirrel can fit through a gap as small as two inches, and once inside they build nests that block the flue and create fire hazards. We remove the obstruction, install proper screening, and document the repair.
- The cap is visibly tilted, dented, or missing entirely. Wind gusts off the prairie - common in Orland Park’s exposed subdivisions - can lift poorly installed caps or bend lightweight models. A tilted cap channels water into the flue instead of away from it. Missing caps leave the flue completely open to every storm.
Our Chimney Cap & Crown Process - Step by Step
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Camera-scan inspection of the flue and crown. We run a chimney camera down the flue to document liner condition and check for hidden damage that water may have caused. We photograph the crown from the roof, measuring cracks and deterioration with a crack-width gauge. You see these images before we quote any work.
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Written price and scope delivered on-site. We calculate material and labor for the specific repair or replacement your chimney needs. The price is itemized - cap type, crown repair compound, labor hours, warranty terms - and we leave a copy with you. No work starts until you approve in writing. This is Haven Standard Clause 1.
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Material selection and preparation. For cap replacements, we verify fit against the flue tile or liner and select the appropriate metal grade and screen mesh. For crown work, we prepare the surface by grinding out loose concrete and applying bonding agent. All materials come through our Haven buying network to keep pricing honest.
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Installation or repair with ongoing documentation. We install caps with stainless fasteners and proper clearances per manufacturer spec. Crown repairs are built up in lifts to prevent shrinkage cracking. We photograph completed work from multiple angles, including close-ups of critical details like drip edges and flashing integration.
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Final walkthrough and documented record delivery. We show you the completed work, explain what was done and what to monitor going forward, and email you a dated photo record within 24 hours. This archive - Haven Standard Clause 4 - is yours for insurance claims, home sale disclosures, or warranty service.
How Much Does Chimney Cap & Crown Cost in Orland Park?
A standard stainless steel cap installation in Orland Park runs $285-$485, including removal of the old unit, flue tile inspection, and new cap with lifetime warranty; see our Chimney Cap & Crown cost guide for full pricing details. Crown coating for a sound but weathered crown is typically $450-$725. Crown repair with mortar reconstruction runs $650-$1,150 depending on how many linear feet of crack we’re chasing out and rebuilding. Full crown replacement - removing the existing slab and pouring new - ranges from $1,200-$1,850 for a typical residential chimney. Custom copper caps start around $1,450 and scale with complexity.
Several factors move the price within these ranges. Chimney height and roof pitch affect labor time - a two-story steep roof takes longer and requires additional safety rigging. The number of flues determines cap size and material cost. Hidden damage discovered during inspection, like a cracked flue tile beneath a rusted cap, adds necessary repair scope that we quote separately with photos. You avoid overpaying by getting a camera inspection first - many companies quote cap replacement over the phone without seeing that the real problem is crown deterioration or liner damage. Our estimates are free, include the full camera scan, and come with no obligation. We also offer a Free Second Opinion on any competitor’s written estimate.
What’s included: the inspection, all materials, labor, cleanup, and our 365-Day Done Right Promise. What’s not included: repairs beyond the cap or crown that we discover and document - those are quoted separately with their own written price before any additional work proceeds.
Chimney Cap & Crown Near Orland Park - Our Service Area
We cover Orland Park and the surrounding communities with regular routes through Tinley Park, Homer Glen, Oak Lawn, Hinsdale, Downers Grove, Lansing, Joliet, Westchester, Naperville, Chicago, and Oak Park. Most Orland Park appointments are available within three to five business days, and we schedule longer custom-cap jobs to minimize return trips. If you’re in a neighboring city and found us searching for home chimney services, we likely already have trucks in your area.
Serving Orland Park, IL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Orland Park area and know this community well, and we also handle Chimney Cap & Crown - Tinley Park projects. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Chimney Cap & Crown in Orland Park
Chimney cap and crown service covers the installation, repair, and replacement of the metal cap that covers your flue opening and the concrete crown that tops your chimney structure, including Chimney Cap & Crown in Homer Glen. The cap keeps water, animals, and debris out of the flue; the crown sheds water away from the brick and mortar below. Together they form your chimney’s first line of defense against water intrusion, which is the single largest cause of chimney deterioration in Orland Park’s freeze-thaw climate. Call (708) 294-2571 for a free inspection and written estimate.
Most cap replacements and crown coating jobs are completed in two to four hours. Crown repairs with mortar reconstruction typically take a half day. Full crown replacement requires curing time and may span two visits - one to form and pour, a second to strip forms and seal. Custom caps need two to three weeks for fabrication before installation. We give you the specific timeline in your written quote before any work starts.
Standard cap installation runs $285-$485, crown coating $450-$725, crown repair $650-$1,150, and full crown replacement $1,200-$1,850. Custom caps start at $1,450. The exact price depends on chimney height, number of flues, material grade, and whether hidden damage is found during inspection. We quote every job in writing after a free camera inspection - call (708) 294-2571 to schedule yours.
Yes. We stock replacement caps from Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield, and our technicians are trained on the installation requirements for each manufacturer’s line. We can repair, replace, or upgrade any of these brands, and we source through Haven’s buying network to keep customer prices honest. If you have a different brand, we can inspect it and match the fit with an equivalent or superior unit.
Active water intrusion through the cap or crown should be addressed promptly to prevent interior damage, but it rarely requires after-hours emergency rates. If you see water entering during a storm, we can often install a temporary cover and schedule permanent repair within a few days. Our live phone support runs 24/7 to assess urgency and schedule appropriately - call (708) 294-2571 anytime.
All cap and crown work is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right. Stainless steel and copper caps carry a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty against defects and rust-through. Crown repairs and coatings are warranted for five years against failure from normal weather exposure. Every warranty term is written on your invoice before work begins - Haven Standard Clause 1 requires it.
Clear a path from your driveway to the fireplace area so our technicians can move equipment. If we’re working on the crown, we need roof access - unlock gates and secure pets indoors. You don’t need to clean the fireplace or move furniture; we lay drop cloths and protect your floors. The technician will call or text when en route, and you’ll receive a photo record of completed work by email within 24 hours.
Schedule Your Chimney Cap & Crown Service in Orland Park Today
Call (708) 294-2571 to book your free estimate. A live person answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - no voicemail, no web form. We’ll send a background-checked, uniformed technician with a camera and a written price before any work starts. Every job includes a documented photo record under Haven Standard Clause 4 and our 365-Day Done Right Promise. Orland Park homeowners have trusted Emberly Chimney Cleaners since 2009 because we name what we find, name what it costs, and prove what we did.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner at Emberly Chimney Cleaners, serving Orland Park since 2009.