From Interlochen to South Arlington, we repair storm-battered chimney caps on the mid-century and modern homes that make up this city — no full teardown required.
Arlington homes take a beating from the sky. Whether it's a 1980s ranch in East Arlington, a newer build near Viridian, or an established property close to Dalworthington Gardens, chances are the chimney cap up top has already survived a few rounds of Tarrant County hail and straight-line wind. Most of the time, that cap doesn't need to be torn off and replaced — it needs a focused repair. Lowes Chimney Sweep handles chimney cap repair throughout Arlington and the surrounding DFW area, seven days a week, with services starting at $99.
A damaged chimney cap rarely announces itself with a dramatic failure. It's usually smaller clues that add up over a season or two of Arlington weather:
If the base, crown, and flue are still sound, these issues are almost always repairable rather than a sign you need a full new chimney cap installation.
Arlington sits in one of the more hail-prone corridors in the country, and that matters for anything mounted on a roofline. Chimney caps take direct hits during spring hailstorms, and the thin mesh and sheet-metal housings on older caps dent or tear well before the rest of the roof shows damage. Add in gusty frontal winds that roll through neighborhoods like Interlochen and Viridian, and fasteners work loose over time, especially on the taller, more exposed factory-built chimneys found on many 1990s and 2000s homes. Clay-soil shifting across the region can also cause slight settling that throws a cap slightly out of alignment on its mount. None of this means the whole unit is ruined — it means the cap has taken exactly the kind of localized damage a repair is built to fix.
Not every damaged cap needs to come off. A repair makes sense when the base and mounting are still solid and the damage is limited to the mesh, lid, or fasteners — common after hail or wind events across Arlington. Replacement becomes the smarter move when rust has eaten through the housing, the cap no longer seats properly on the flue, or repeated storm damage has weakened the metal past the point of a durable fix. Part of our chimney inspection process is figuring out which category your cap actually falls into before we recommend anything.
Serving Arlington homes from East Arlington to the Viridian area, seven days a week.
(214) 225-8874We start by getting eyes directly on the cap rather than guessing from the ground — important on Arlington's mix of steep mid-century rooflines and taller prefab factory-built chimneys. From there, we identify exactly what's failed: mesh, fasteners, seams, or the lid itself. Where the surrounding chimney crown or flashing has also been affected by the same storm or settling, we'll flag that too, since a cap repair only holds up long-term if what it's mounted to is sound. Most repairs are completed same-visit, and our chimney sweep team can handle a full inspection at the same time if it's been a while since your last one.
Chimney cap repair pricing depends on a handful of real factors rather than a flat rate: the extent of the rust or mesh damage, whether fasteners or the entire mounting bracket need replacing, how accessible the chimney is on your particular roofline, and whether storm damage has affected anything beyond the cap itself, like the crown. A single-story home in South Arlington with easy roof access is a different job than a steep two-story near Viridian with a tall factory-built chimney. That's exactly why we don't quote blind — every job gets an up-front price before any work starts, arranged through a Free Online Quote or a quick phone call. If you've noticed hail dents, rust, or a rattling cap after a recent storm, our guide to hail damage on chimneys walks through what to watch for, and our signs your chimney cap needs attention post covers more warning signs specific to North Texas weather.
"Very pleased with the professionalism and promptness of service. The chimney sweep was done quickly and efficiently at significantly less cost than the first quote I got from another company. Happy to recommend Lowes Chimney Sweep to anyone in Plano!"
"Outstanding chimney sweep service from start to finish. They were punctual, courteous, and left our chimney spotless with no mess in our home. I won't use anyone else for chimney services in Dallas TX!"
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It depends on how far the rust has spread. If it's surface rust on the mesh or lid, we can usually treat and repair it. If rust has eaten through the housing or base, especially on older caps common in East Arlington and South Arlington homes, replacement is the more durable option.
Look for small dents in the metal lid, torn or bulging mesh, or a cap that sits slightly crooked after a storm. Arlington gets some of the worst hail in the country, so it's worth checking the cap any time you're already inspecting your roof for hail damage.
Yes. Many homes near Viridian and other newer Arlington developments have factory-built chimneys with different cap mounting systems than older masonry chimneys, and our repairs are matched to the specific type installed.
They won't fix themselves, and Arlington's frequent high winds tend to make loose fasteners worse over time. Left alone, a rattling cap can eventually shift out of place or fall, so it's better to have it secured before that happens.
We serve Arlington and the surrounding DFW area seven days a week, including Sundays, since storm damage doesn't wait for a weekday. Call (214) 225-8874 or request a Free Online Quote and we'll get you scheduled promptly.
Straight answers from our DFW chimney pros before you book.
