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What should this service address?
The cap covers a flue opening. The crown is the masonry top around openings, while flashing is at the roof/chimney junction. These are different components.
Confirm the chimney, appliance, cap suitability and assessed condition before replacement. A new cap does not establish that the crown, masonry or flashing is free of water-entry problems.
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What should be clear in the proposal?
Use these questions to compare written proposals. They are questions for an agreed job, not guaranteed inclusions.
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| Proposal item | What to confirm | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Flue and appliance | Which flue the cap serves and what appliance connects to it | Cap fit depends on the actual flue, not a general size |
| Cap compatibility | Whether the proposed cap suits the flue and its existing condition | A cap has to suit the flue to do its job |
| Removal and replacement | Whether the old cap is removed and how that work is priced | Removal is a separate question to settle in writing |
| Access | How the top of the chimney will be reached and what limits apply | Roof access should be planned and written into the scope |
| Adjacent components | Whether crown, flashing or masonry findings are excluded | Separate work needs its own written scope |
03
What helps the next conversation?
- Share the exact property address and known appliance or fuel.
- What was noticed at the cap and any prior top-of-chimney findings.
- Use only safely accessible photos; do not climb, dismantle or test the system.
- Describe access limits and agree the actual visit scope and schedule.
