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Famco Chimney Cap Installation: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide
We stock and install Famco-compatible chimney caps throughout Fort Lauderdale, with most replacements running $340 – $685 installed depending on flue size, roof access, and which Famco model matches your setup. We carry common Famco sizes on the truck, so a single-visit install is typical when we confirm your measurements ahead of time. Most Fort Lauderdale homeowners discover cap failure the same way: they find rust flakes on the patio, hear rattling during a storm, or spot a cap hanging half-off the flue after hurricane season. Give us the flue dimensions and we’ll tell you the exact cap and the exact price before anyone climbs a ladder.
Which Famco Models This Applies To
Famco makes two chimney cap lines we see most in Fort Lauderdale: the standard single-flue caps sized by outside flue tile dimensions (typically 8″x8″ through 13″x13″) and the larger multi-flue or custom caps often spec’d for masonry chimneys on older homes in areas like Victoria Park and Rio Vista. The compatibility gotcha most homeowners miss: Famco caps are sized to outside tile dimensions, not the inner flue opening. Measure the exterior width and length of the clay tile at the top of the chimney, not the hole smoke passes through. Order from that number. We’ve fixed enough mis-ordered caps to know this is where the mistakes happen.
Identifying your part takes thirty seconds. Famco stamps the model number on the underside of the cap lid or the mounting flange, usually a three or four digit code like FC-88 or FC-1212. If that stamp is rusted away, measure the tile and we’ll match it. As for OEM versus aftermarket: genuine Famco caps are well-built, but we also install equivalent Olympia Chimney and Gelco caps when lead time or size availability makes them the better call. We’ll tell you which and why, and the price difference is always in writing.
Styles & brands we work with
Signs Your Famco Chimney Cap Installation Is Failing
- Water streaking on the fireplace wall or ceiling below the chimney. A cap that’s shifted or rusted through lets rain fall straight down the flue. In Fort Lauderdale’s summer downpours, that’s gallons per storm, not a few drops.
- Rust stains on the chimney crown or cap itself. Salt air accelerates corrosion fast here. A Famco cap that lasted 15 years inland might show serious rust in 7 near the Intracoastal.
- Debris in the firebox: leaves, twigs, even palm fronds. That means the cap mesh has torn or the cap has lifted. Open flue means anything falling or flying gets in.
- Animal noise from the chimney, especially at night. Raccoons and squirrels in Fort Lauderdale don’t need much of a gap. A damaged cap is an open door.
- Draft problems: smoke backing into the room. A cap that’s collapsed inward or clogged with nesting material restricts airflow. Your fireplace gets harder to light and smokier when it does light.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
In Fort Lauderdale, expect $340 – $685 installed for a standard Famco or equivalent single-flue cap replacement: the cap itself, stainless mounting hardware, and labor including roof access. Multi-flue or custom-size caps run $600 – $1,100 depending on span and whether we need to fabricate a bracket. The price range reflects flue size, roof pitch, and whether your existing mounting holes are reusable. What’s included on every install: removal of the old cap, inspection of the top row of flue tile while we’re up there, new cap matched to your measurements, and cleanup of any rust or debris knocked loose. We also haul the old cap away. The work carries the same written one-year guarantee as every repair we do: if the cap fails or the install doesn’t hold, we come back at no charge under the 365-Day Done Right Promise. You’ll get the price in writing before we start, and that’s the number on the invoice.
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This is roof work. A chimney cap install in Fort Lauderdale usually means climbing onto a tile or shingle roof, often on a pitch, often after rain makes it slick. That’s how homeowners get hurt, and we’d rather you didn’t. What you can safely do: measure your flue tile from the ground with a measuring tape and a good pair of binoculars, clean visible debris off the cap lip if you can reach it from a stable ladder, and take photos so you know what you’re dealing with. But once you’re off the ladder and onto the roof, one wrong step on a barrel tile is a hospital trip. Our crew does this every week with proper gear and roof anchors. If you’ve confirmed the cap is bad, call (754) 354-1430 and let us handle the ladder work. You’ll see the written price before we climb.
FAQs
In Fort Lauderdale’s salt air and humidity, a stainless Famco cap typically lasts 8 – 12 years before rust or mesh failure sets in, which is shorter than the 15 – 20 years you’d see inland. If you’re within a mile of the ocean, check it every spring. Call (754) 354-1430 and we’ll inspect yours during a standard chimney inspection.
Sometimes, if the damage is limited to a torn mesh screen or loosened bracket. If the lid is rusted through or the mounting flange is compromised, replacement is cheaper than patching steel that’s already failing. We’ll show you the damage and quote both options when repair makes sense.
Most Famco cap replacements take 45 – 90 minutes on site once we confirm the size, including old cap removal and cleanup. Multi-flue or custom installations can run two to three hours. We book a window and arrive inside it.
We carry the most common single-flue Famco sizes on the truck: 8×8, 9×9, 11×11, and 13×13. For odd sizes or multi-flue caps, we order and schedule a return visit. We also install equivalent Olympia Chimney, Gelco, DuraFlex, and HeatShield products when they’re the better match for the chimney.
Written by Hank Delano, Owner, Flint Chimney Co Fort Lauderdale at Flint Chimney Co Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
Contact Flint Chimney Co Fort Lauderdale
If your Famco chimney cap is failing or you just want a professional assessment, call Hank Delano and the crew at Flint Chimney Co Fort Lauderdale. We’ll put the price in writing, confirm the model and measurements, and get it installed clean. Reach us at (754) 354-1430 for a free estimate. A live person answers, day or night.