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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A properly fitted chimney cap and intact crown in Allentown typically costs between $180 and $850 depending on whether you need a standard cap installation or full crown reconstruction, and most jobs are completed in a single visit. Hearthstone Chimney Co. has been protecting Allentown homes from water intrusion, animal entry, and freeze-thaw damage for over 42 years, and we back every cap and crown job with our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Call (610) 632-1394 to speak with a live person right now, any hour of any day.
We’ve seen what happens when an Allentown Chimney Cap & Crown winter meets a cracked crown or a missing cap. Water seeps into the masonry, freezes overnight in January, and by March you’ve got spalling brick and a leak into your firebox. In neighborhoods like West End and the historic homes along Hamilton Street, we’ve found squirrels nesting above dampers and chimney swifts building in flues left open to the sky. The repair is straightforward when it’s caught early. When it’s ignored, the damage travels down through the chimney structure and into your home.
Russell Haines built this company in 1984 on the principle that a homeowner deserves to see what’s wrong before paying to fix it. Every cap and crown evaluation we perform in Allentown includes a Level-2 camera inspection with photos you can see and a plain-English verdict. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and carry professional-grade materials from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield on their trucks. Most cap and crown jobs are completed in a single visit with no-hassle upfront pricing, so the number on your estimate matches the number on your invoice.
What Our Chimney Cap & Crown Service Includes
Cap Installation
Cap installation is the first line of defense against rain, snow, and wildlife entering your chimney flue. You need a cap when your chimney has none, when the existing cap is improperly sized, or when you’ve had animals or water intrusion in the past. At Hearthstone Chimney Co., we measure your flue precisely and install caps from Gelco and Olympia Chimney that are engineered for your specific chimney dimensions, not universal-fit hardware store pieces that blow off in the first strong wind.
Cap Replacement
Cap replacement becomes necessary when rust has eaten through the mesh, the lid has detached, or the mounting brackets have failed. In Allentown, we see this most often on galvanized steel caps after 7-10 years of exposure to our freeze-thaw cycles and occasional ice storms. We remove the old cap, inspect the flue tile for hidden damage the failed cap may have allowed, and install a replacement from DuraFlex or Copperfield with stainless steel construction that holds up to Lehigh Valley weather.
Crown Repair
Crown repair addresses cracks, deterioration, or improper slope in the concrete slab that tops your masonry chimney. You need crown repair when you notice cracking, crumbling edges, or water pooling on top of the chimney instead of running off. Our Allentown technicians grind out damaged material, apply a bonding agent, and rebuild the crown with proper slope and overhang using professional-grade crown repair products, then document the finished work with photos for your records.
Crown Coating
Crown coating is a preventive treatment that seals minor cracks and restores waterproofing to a crown that is structurally sound but showing early wear. You should consider coating when cracks are hairline to 1/8 inch and the crown has not yet begun to spall or delaminate. We clean the crown surface thoroughly, apply a specialized flexible coating from HeatShield that expands and contracts with temperature swings, and guarantee the seal for the full 90 days of our Done Right Promise.
Multi-Flue Cap
Multi-flue caps cover chimneys with two or more flues emerging from the same structure, common in Allentown’s older duplexes and homes with both a fireplace and a furnace chimney, and we also offer our Chimney Cap & Crown in Catasauqua. You need a multi-flue cap when individual caps won’t fit the spacing or when you want a single, clean protective cover. We fabricate and install multi-flue caps from Olympia Chimney and Copperfield that are measured to your chimney’s exact footprint, with proper clearances for each flue and a design that sheds water away from the masonry.
Custom Cap
Custom cap fabrication is for chimneys with unusual dimensions, historic requirements, or homeowner preferences for specific materials like copper or black stainless, including Chimney Cap & Crown - Coplay. In Allentown’s historic districts and custom homes in Trexler Park, we’ve built caps that match architectural details while providing full protection. We take field measurements, discuss material options from Copperfield’s custom line, and deliver a cap that fits precisely and weathers to a finish you choose.
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’ve installed and serviced hundreds of Gelco caps across Allentown and the Lehigh Valley, from standard single-flue models to their multi-flue and wind-resistant lines. Gelco’s stainless steel construction and welded seams hold up to the temperature swings we see in Pennsylvania, and we keep their common sizes and mounting hardware on our trucks so replacements don’t require a second trip.
Our technicians are equally experienced with DuraFlex and HeatShield products. DuraFlex caps integrate cleanly with their liner systems, which matters when we’re doing cap and liner work together in Emmaus or Fullerton homes. HeatShield’s crown repair and coating materials are formulated specifically for chimney applications, not generic concrete patches that crack again in six months. Whether you have Olympia Chimney, Famco, Copperfield, or any other professional-grade cap or crown system on your Allentown home, we can service it, replace it, or improve it.
Signs You Need Chimney Cap & Crown Right Now
- Water stains on your ceiling near the chimney. This means moisture is finding a path through the crown or around a failed cap, running down the flue or between the chimney and framing. In Allentown’s older homes with plaster ceilings, these stains often appear as yellow-brown patches that grow after heavy rain or snowmelt.
- Rust in your firebox or on the damper. Rust indicates consistent water entry, and the damper is often the first metal component to show it. Once a damper rusts solid, you’re looking at damper replacement in addition to cap or crown work.
- Animals or nesting debris visible from below. Squirrels, raccoons, and chimney swifts enter through uncapped flues or caps with damaged mesh. We’ve removed nests from Allentown chimneys in every season, and in spring the problem compounds when young are present.
- Cracks or missing chunks on the crown surface. Concrete crowns deteriorate from the top down as water penetrates and freezes. What looks like surface cracking in October becomes a spalled, leaking mess by April if Allentown’s winter is typical.
- The cap is missing, tilted, or has detached mesh. A cap that has blown partially off or lost its screen is doing partial protection at best. We’ve found caps in Allentown yards after windstorms, and the flue they left exposed collects everything the weather delivers.
Our Chimney Cap & Crown Process - Step by Step
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Schedule and confirm. Call (610) 632-1394 and a live person answers, 24 hours a day. We find a time that works for your schedule, confirm your address in Allentown or a surrounding community, and email a reminder with your technician’s name.
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Level-2 camera inspection and photos. Your technician arrives in a marked vehicle, uniformed and background-checked. We set up our camera system and inspect the flue, crown, and cap from the top down and bottom up, taking photos you can see on a tablet in real time. You get a plain-English verdict on what’s wrong, what can wait, and what needs attention now.
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Upfront estimate with no surprises. We present pricing before any work begins. The estimate is itemized, the total is fixed, and it’s the same number that will appear on your invoice. Our current offers include $50 off any repair over $250, a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve received elsewhere, and a permanent 5% senior and veteran discount.
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Professional installation or repair. Most cap and crown work is completed in a single visit from our stocked trucks. We use DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, or Copperfield materials as appropriate for your specific chimney and the repair required. The work is documented with before-and-after photos.
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Written guarantee and follow-up. Every job is covered by our 90-Day Done Right Promise, backed in writing with no paperwork and no arguing. If something isn’t right, we come back and make it right. The K.E.Y.S. code governs everything we do: Krafted right, Every time, Your home first, Standing behind it.
How Much Does Chimney Cap & Crown Cost in Allentown?
A standard chimney cap installation in Allentown typically runs $180 to $350, depending on flue size, cap material, and whether the flue tile requires repair before mounting, per our Chimney Cap & Crown cost guide. Crown coating for minor crack sealing usually falls between $275 and $450. Crown repair with partial reconstruction ranges from $450 to $850, and full crown replacement on a larger chimney can reach $1,200 to $1,800. Custom caps, particularly in copper, start around $600 and increase with complexity and finish.
Several factors move the price within these ranges. Accessibility matters: a steep roof in Fountain Hill or a three-story stack in Center City Allentown requires additional safety setup. The extent of hidden damage we find beneath a failed cap or cracked crown can add flue tile repair or chimney liner work to the scope. Material selection affects longevity and cost, a Gelco stainless cap costs less than a custom Copperfield copper cap, but both outlast big-box alternatives by a decade or more.
To avoid overpaying, get a written estimate that specifies materials by brand and model, not generic descriptions. Be cautious of quotes that seem low but omit the camera inspection, or that pressure you toward immediate full rebuilds without photographic evidence. At Hearthstone Chimney Co., our free estimate includes the Level-2 inspection and photos at no charge, and we’ll tell you plainly when work can safely wait a season and when it cannot. Call (610) 632-1394 for your exact quote.
Chimney Cap & Crown Near Allentown - Our Service Area
We serve Allentown homeowners from our base in the Lehigh Valley, with regular calls to Fullerton, Emmaus, Ancient Oaks, Breinigsville, Macungie, Catasauqua, Fountain Hill, Hokendauqua, Coplay, Northampton, and Hellertown. Most cap and crown appointments are scheduled within a few days, and we route our technicians to minimize your wait without rushing the work. Whether you’re in a ranch in South Whitehall or a century home in the 18th Street historic area, we arrive when we say we will and stay until it’s done right.
Serving Allentown, PA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Allentown area and know this community well. 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 Allentown
Chimney cap and crown service protects the top of your chimney from water, animals, and weather damage. The cap is a metal cover with mesh sides that sits over the flue opening, while the crown is the concrete slab that seals the top of a masonry chimney and sheds water. Hearthstone Chimney Co. installs, replaces, repairs, and coats both components using professional-grade materials and documents every job with photos you can see.
Most cap installations and crown coatings are completed in two to four hours, and crown repairs typically take a half day. Complex jobs, such as full crown replacement on a large chimney or custom cap fabrication, may require a full day. We complete most jobs in a single visit and clean up thoroughly before leaving your Allentown property. Call (610) 632-1394 to discuss your specific timeline.
Standard cap installation runs $180 to $350, crown coating $275 to $450, and crown repair $450 to $850, with full replacement up to $1,800 on larger chimneys. The exact price depends on accessibility, materials, and any hidden damage found during inspection. We provide no-hassle upfront pricing after our free camera inspection, and the estimate number matches your invoice number. Call (610) 632-1394 for an exact quote.
Yes, we install, repair, and replace Gelco and Olympia Chimney caps regularly throughout the Lehigh Valley. We stock common sizes and mounting hardware for both brands and can source specialty items quickly. Whether your cap is from these manufacturers, DuraFlex, Copperfield, or another professional-grade brand, our technicians have the training and parts to service it correctly.
A missing or badly damaged cap and a severely cracked crown should be addressed promptly to prevent water damage, animal entry, and structural deterioration. However, a small crown crack or slightly rusted cap mesh is not an emergency and can be scheduled at your convenience. After our inspection, we’ll tell you honestly which category your situation falls into and whether it can wait for routine scheduling. Call (610) 632-1394 to arrange a priority inspection if you’re concerned.
Every chimney cap and crown job is covered by our 90-Day Done Right Promise, backed in writing with no arguing and no additional paperwork to file. If the repair fails, the seal leaks, or the installation has any issue within 90 days, we return and make it right at no charge. This guarantee reflects how Russell Haines has run Hearthstone Chimney Co. since 1984, a company that plans to be serving Allentown for decades more doesn’t gamble with its word.
Clear a path to your fireplace or stove area and move any fragile items from the mantel, as our inspection requires roof access and some vibration travels through the structure. Ensure we can reach your roof safely, which means unlocking gates and noting any aggressive pets. We bring our own drop cloths, tools, and materials, and we protect your floors and furniture as if it were our own. Call (610) 632-1394 when you’re ready to schedule.
Schedule Your Chimney Cap & Crown Service in Allentown Today
Call (610) 632-1394 now and a live person will answer, any hour of any day. We’ll schedule your free estimate with Level-2 camera inspection, provide upfront pricing with no surprises, and back every cap and crown job with our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Hearthstone Chimney Co. has protected Allentown homes since 1984, and we’re not going anywhere.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Allentown since 1984.