Fast, Reliable Chimney Cap & Crown Across Goodlettsville
Chimney cap and crown repair in Goodlettsville typically runs $280–$750 depending on whether we’re sealing a cracked crown or replacing a corroded multi-flue cap, and most jobs are completed in a single visit. We’re usually on-site in Goodlettsville within 24–48 hours of your call, whether you’re in the brick ranches off Long Hollow Pike or the split-levels near Mansker Creek.

We’ve spent 14 years working on chimneys across Davidson and Sumner counties, and Goodlettsville’s housing stock keeps us busy with a very specific problem: those post-war brick ranches and split-levels built between 1958 and 1985, many still running their original factory-built fireplaces with caps and crowns that have quietly corroded past the point of safety. Richard handles these inspections personally. If you’re seeing water stains on your firebox, rust flakes around the damper, or you’ve never had your cap inspected since you bought the place, call (833) 753-1759 for a free estimate.
Why Landmark Chimney Cleaning Service Tennessee Is Goodlettsville’s Preferred Chimney Cap & Crown Company
Goodlettsville homeowners aren’t looking for a sales pitch—they want someone who recognizes what they’re walking into before they step out of the truck. Richard Anderson, our owner and lead technician, has spent 14 years specializing exclusively in chimney systems, and he’s seen the exact failure patterns that Goodlettsville’s 40–60-year-old prefab fireplaces produce. Our Chimney Cap & Crown work is guided by that hands-on experience, not a checklist from a franchise manual.
364 homeowners have rated us 4.9 stars, and a significant share of those reviews come from repeat customers right here in Goodlettsville and the surrounding 37070 and 37072 zip codes. They mention the same things: Richard shows up when he says he will, explains what he found without pushing unnecessary work, and fixes it properly in one trip. That’s not accidental—it’s what happens when the same technician who built the company’s reputation handles every job personally.
Our response time to Goodlettsville averages next-day for standard cap and crown work, and same-day when water is actively entering the system. We carry Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Famco caps in common sizes, plus the tools to fabricate custom solutions for oddball prefab chimneys that haven’t had parts available for decades. From your annual sweep to a full liner rebuild, we’re the single call you need to make.
Our Chimney Cap & Crown Services in Goodlettsville
Custom Cap Installation
Goodlettsville’s older prefab fireplaces were built to dimensions that standard big-box caps don’t fit. We measure on-site and order or fabricate custom caps from Copperfield and Gelco lines that seal properly against your existing crown. In the ranch neighborhoods near Mansker Creek, we’ve replaced dozens of original caps that had corroded through at the corners, letting rainwater straight into the firebox. A proper custom cap runs $340–$580 installed, including sealing the crown interface.
Multi-Flue Cap Replacement
Split-levels off Long Hollow Pike and the surrounding 37072 area often have multi-flue chimneys serving both a basement fireplace and an upper-level unit. When one cap fails, it compromises both systems. We recently replaced a rusted-through multi-flue cap on a 1965 split-level along Long Hollow Pike. The original DuraFlex cap had corroded where it mated to the zero-clearance chimney, allowing water to seep into the firebox. Our crew installed a heavy-gauge Copperfield custom cap with a sealed crown coating—one trip, no callbacks. Multi-flue replacements in Goodlettsville typically run $480–$750.
Crown Repair
The concrete crown on your masonry chimney is the only thing keeping water from saturating the brick and mortar below. In Goodlettsville, our freeze-thaw winters and humid summers work together to crack and spall these crowns faster than in drier climates. We see this constantly on the workshop chimneys and detached garage fireplaces that serve rural properties on the edges of 37070. Crown repair involves removing loose material, rebuilding with proper slope and overhang, and sealing with professional-grade compounds. Most repairs fall between $280–$450.
Crown Coating
For crowns with hairline cracking but solid structural integrity, we apply HeatShield crown coating—a flexible, waterproof membrane that bridges small cracks and prevents further water intrusion. This is often the right call for 1970s workshop chimneys that have developed surface cracking but haven’t yet spalled deeply. Crown coating in Goodlettsville runs $280–$380 and adds 10–15 years of protection when applied to sound concrete. We inspect first; if the crown is too far gone, we’ll tell you straight and quote repair instead.

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Trusted Brands We Service in Goodlettsville
We use the same materials the pros spec: Gelco and Olympia Chimney caps for standard and multi-flue applications, HeatShield for crown coating and resurfacing, and Famco for specialty venting components. For custom fabrication on obsolete prefab systems, we source through Copperfield’s professional catalog. We keep common sizes in stock for Goodlettsville’s faster turnaround, and Richard’s 14 years of field experience means he can identify your existing cap’s origin and compatibility without the guesswork that delays lesser outfits. When you’re dealing with a 1960s zero-clearance fireplace that hasn’t had factory support in decades, that knowledge matters.
Common Chimney Cap & Crown Problems We See in Goodlettsville Homes
- Corroded metal caps on 50+ year-old prefab fireplaces fail silently, letting moisture into expired fireboxes. The original galvanized or thin-gauge stainless caps on Goodlettsville’s 1958–1985 ranches rust from the inside out where condensation collects, and by the time you notice water in the firebox, the cap is often perforated beyond salvage.
- Unlined clay tile flues retrofitted for gas inserts crack when crown joints spall from trapped condensation. In the older neighborhoods flanking Long Hollow Pike and the Mansker Creek corridor, we regularly find original wood-burning masonry flues that were converted to vent gas inserts without relining. The unlined clay tile is too porous and oversized for the gas appliance’s exhaust—a code violation that Goodlettsville’s concentration of 1960s-era gas-conversion homes makes far more common here than in newer Nashville-area suburbs.
- Oversized heavy-duty caps on detached workshop chimneys shift under Tennessee freeze-thaw cycles, breaking the seal. Goodlettsville’s rural properties often have secondary structures with chimneys that don’t get the same attention as the main house. A cap that shifts even half an inch creates a gap that funnels water directly onto the crown, accelerating deterioration through our wet winters and humid summers.
- Factory-built crowns on zero-clearance systems delaminate after decades of thermal cycling. Unlike masonry crowns, these metal or thin-concrete assemblies weren’t designed for 40–60 years of service. We find them cracked and separating from the chase cover on homes throughout 37070 and 37072, particularly where original construction used lower-grade materials common to the era’s budget-conscious builders.
Pricing for Chimney Cap & Crown in Goodlettsville, TN
| Service | Typical Range in Goodlettsville | Most Common Price Point |
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| Crown Coating (sound crown) | $280–$380 | $320 |
| Crown Repair (cracked/spalled) | $280–$450 | $360 |
| Single-Flue Cap Replacement | $240–$420 | $310 |
| Custom Cap Installation | $340–$580 | $440 |
| Multi-Flue Cap Replacement | $480–$750 | $590 |
What moves you within these ranges? Crown size and accessibility are the big ones—a walkable roof on a single-story ranch is straightforward; a steep three-story split-level off Long Hollow Pike takes more time and rigging. Material matters too: a standard Gelco cap costs less than a custom-fabricated Copperfield unit for an obsolete prefab system. And the condition of what’s underneath affects whether we’re coating, repairing, or rebuilding. We inspect before we quote, and estimates are always free. Call (833) 753-1759 to schedule—Richard handles the inspection personally.
We Also Serve Cities Near Goodlettsville
We’re regularly in Millersville, Hendersonville, Greenbrier, and White House for cap and crown work, and we often schedule multiple jobs in the same corridor to keep response times tight. If you’re in Sumner County or northern Davidson County and your chimney’s showing its age, the same technician who handles Goodlettsville’s 1960s prefab systems can assess yours.
Serving Goodlettsville, TN — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Goodlettsville area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs — Chimney Cap & Crown in Goodlettsville
A quality stainless or copper cap should last 15–25 years, but the original cap on your 1960s prefab fireplace was never designed for that lifespan. We’ve removed factory caps from Goodlettsville ranches that had corroded through in 8–12 years due to condensation trapped in zero-clearance chases. The replacement caps we install—Gelco, Olympia Chimney, or custom Copperfield units—are heavier-gauge and properly vented, giving you two decades or more. Call (833) 753-1759 for an exact quote—estimates are free.
Maybe, but often the real problem is the unlined flue itself. In the Mansker Creek area, we frequently find gas inserts venting into original clay tile that was never relined when the conversion was done. The oversized flue allows exhaust to cool too quickly, causing condensation that mimics a cap leak. Richard inspects the full system to determine whether it’s a cap seal, crown crack, or liner issue before recommending a fix. Call (833) 753-1759 to schedule—estimates are free.
We measure both flue openings and the overall chase dimensions, then fabricate or order a cap with proper screen height and spark arrestor for each flue. On Long Hollow Pike split-levels, we often find the original cap has corroded at the mounting flange, allowing water into the chase wall. Replacement includes removing the old unit, inspecting the crown for hidden damage, and sealing the new cap with a waterproof membrane. Most jobs take 2–3 hours. Call (833) 753-1759 for an exact quote—estimates are free.
Only if the cracking is superficial and the concrete beneath is sound. We apply HeatShield crown coating to hairline cracks and minor weathering, but a crown with deep spalling, exposed rebar, or structural separation needs rebuilding first. Richard assesses this on-site—he’s done enough 1970s workshop chimneys in rural Goodlettsville properties to know the difference quickly. Call (833) 753-1759 for an exact quote—estimates are free.
Generally no—cap replacement is considered maintenance, not alteration. However, if we discover that your gas insert was installed without proper lining (common in 37070 and 37072’s 1960s conversion homes), the liner installation required to bring it to code may need permitting through the City of Goodlettsville or Sumner County depending on your exact address. Richard will flag this during inspection and advise if any paperwork is needed. Call (833) 753-1759 for an exact quote—estimates are free.
Ready to stop water from ruining your firebox? Call (833) 753-1759 today for a free estimate on chimney cap and crown work in Goodlettsville. Richard Anderson, our owner and lead technician, will inspect your system personally, explain what he finds, and get it handled in one trip whenever possible. 14 years, one specialty, and 364 homeowners who’ve rated us 4.9 stars—that’s what you get when the boss is the one on your roof.
Written by Richard Anderson, Owner at Landmark Chimney Cleaning Service, serving Goodlettsville and the greater Nashville area since 2010.