Chimney Cap Installation in Central Florida

An uncapped chimney is an open invitation to raccoons, squirrels, birds, bats โ€” and rain. We install stainless steel caps with 5/8″ mesh (small enough to keep out bats, large enough not to clog with creosote), lifetime warranty, sized custom to your flue.

โœ“ FWC Licensedโœ“ Same-Day Serviceโœ“ Humane Methodsโœ“ Warrantied Repairs

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Why a $50 Cheap Cap Is Worse Than No Cap

Big-box stores sell generic chimney caps for $40โ€“$80. Most fail within 2โ€“3 years in Florida’s climate, and a failed cap can be worse than none. Here’s the difference between cheap and right:

  • Galvanized steel rusts. Florida’s humidity and salt air corrode galvanized caps within a few years. Stainless steel costs more upfront but lasts decades.
  • Generic sizing leaves gaps. Universal caps don’t fit all flue tiles snugly. A 1/2″ gap is enough for bats, squirrels, and birds. Custom-sized prevents that.
  • Wrong mesh creates problems. Mesh too coarse lets bats through. Mesh too fine clogs with creosote and becomes a fire hazard. 5/8″ mesh in stainless is the right balance.

Custom-sized stainless steel cap, 5/8″ mesh, lifetime warranty. If wildlife is already in the chimney, we remove first (live trap or one-way exit at the cap), then install โ€” never trap an animal inside the flue.

FWC Licensed

Florida Fish & Wildlife certified.

Same-Day Service

Most calls scheduled within 24 hours.

Humane Methods

No poisons in living spaces.

Why Chimneys Need Caps

An uncapped chimney is an open invitation to raccoons (denning females), squirrels (food storage), birds (nesting), bats (roosting), and rain (water damage to flue tile and damper). A wildlife issue in a chimney is also a fire safety issue once you light up.

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Call our licensed trappers for fast, humane wildlife removal.

Our Caps

Stainless steel construction, 5/8" mesh (small enough to keep out bats and birds, large enough not to clog with creosote), lifetime warranty. Sized custom to your flue. Installation includes inspection of crown for cracks and any animal evidence inside the flue.

Already Have Wildlife in the Chimney?

We remove the animal first (live trap or one-way exit at the cap), then install. Don’t install over an active animal โ€” they’ll die in your flue.

What Customers Say

Real reviews from Central Florida homeowners we’ve helped.

Heard scratching above our bedroom for two weeks. Two other companies wanted to spray pesticide and call it done. Central Florida Trapper actually went into the attic, found the roof rat entry, sealed it, and replaced the contaminated insulation.

โ€” Sandra R.

Lake Mary, FL

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A raccoon tore through our soffit and was raising kits. They located the babies, reunited them with mom outside, sealed everything, cleaned the attic. Done in three days. Insurance paid most because the paperwork was so thorough.

โ€” Mike D.

Apopka, FL

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Same-day for a snake on our pool deck. Turned out to be a non-venomous black racer, but they explained the difference, removed it safely, and didn’t charge us a panic fee. Will absolutely call again.

โ€” Patricia L.

Orlando, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions

Insulation removal: 1 day for most homes. Decontamination + air sealing: 1 day. Re-insulation: 1 day. Total: 2โ€“3 days for a typical job.

Often yes, under “sudden and accidental” wildlife damage provisions. We provide before/after photos, scope of work, and itemized invoices formatted for claim submission.

Both. We can do removal-only, restoration-only, or full end-to-end including wildlife removal + exclusion + decontamination + re-insulation.

Florida code requires R-30 minimum for attics (R-38 recommended). We blow in cellulose or fiberglass to current code R-value or higher per your preference.

Related Services

Restoration starts with removing the cause โ€” we handle both.

Soffit, fascia, and structural repairs after wildlife.

Active wildlife? Get the cause solved before restoring.

Need Help Right Now?

Call our licensed trappers for fast, humane wildlife removal.