Custom Chimney Cap Installation and Fireplace Restoration in Mockingbird Valley, Louisville, KY
A homeowner in the Mockingbird Valley area off Brownsboro Road in Louisville contacted us after bats had entered the home and they believed the chimney system was the point of entry. During our inspection, we found that the two existing chimney caps had been previously constructed by another contractor and were failing. We also identified needed interior repairs within both chimney systems. We completed the interior corrective work, brought both fireplaces back into an operational state, and installed two custom stainless steel chimney caps painted to match the home’s shutters.
Before
AfterProblem Identified
The homeowner’s immediate concern was animal entry after bats were discovered inside the house. The condition of the existing chimney caps raised concern because they were no longer providing reliable top-end protection. In addition to the failing caps, both chimney systems had interior deficiencies that needed to be corrected before the fireplaces could be considered properly operational.
What We Found
- Two chimneys, with one fireplace connected to each chimney
- Previously constructed chimney caps were failing
- The cap design and condition were no longer providing dependable protection against animal entry and weather exposure
- Both chimney interiors needed repairs before the fireplaces could be restored to an operational state
- The homeowner needed a solution that addressed both function and appearance
Work Performed
- Inspected both chimney systems
- Identified failing top-end cap construction and interior repair needs
- Completed the necessary interior repairs within both chimney systems
- Restored both fireplaces to an operational state
- Fabricated and installed two custom stainless steel chimney caps
- Finished the caps in a painted finish selected to match the shutters on the home
- Improved top-end protection against animal entry, rain, and debris
Outcome
The finished project addressed the homeowner’s original concern about bats entering through the chimney system while also correcting hidden issues within both chimney interiors. Both fireplaces were brought back into an operational state, and the new custom chimney caps provided a cleaner appearance, improved protection, and a more appropriate long-term solution for the home.
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