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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Before
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We provide independent Copperfield chimney cap & crown service in Arlington Heights, with most jobs quoted same-day and completed within a week of booking. A standard Copperfield cap replacement runs $280-$520; crown repair or coating typically falls between $340-$780 depending on accessibility and whether the flue needs reseating. We are not affiliated with or authorized by Copperfield - we are an independent service provider - and we source parts through Haven’s buying network to keep pricing honest.
This page is for Arlington Heights homeowners who already know they have a Copperfield cap or crown and need someone who understands how these products age in our freeze-thaw climate. If you’re seeing rust streaks on the brick, hearing flapping in a northwest wind, or your Copperfield cap shifted after last winter’s ice, call (331) 202-2419. We answer live, 24 hours a day.
How Copperfield Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Copperfield Multi-Flue Series - screen blowout in Arlington Heights wind corridors. The Multi-Flue’s stainless mesh is factory-crimped at 18-gauge, which fatigues faster than the 16-gauge mesh Gelco uses. Near Campbell Street and the older colonials west of Arlington Heights Road, we see screens detach entirely after 3-5 winters of combined lake-effect gusts and thermal cycling. We replace with 304 stainless mesh at 16-gauge minimum, secured with mechanical fasteners rather than crimp tabs, and we document the gauge change on your written warranty.
- Copperfield Single-Flue Draft King - lid separation from the base flange. The Draft King’s stamped lid attaches to a galvanized base with spot welds that corrode from the inside out, especially where Arlington Heights’ clay-heavy soil produces slightly acidic runoff that splashes the chimney shoulder. Homeowners notice a rattle before they see the gap. We remove the lid, assess the flange for pitting, and either reattach with stainless rivets and a fresh bead of crown sealant or recommend full replacement if the base metal is too far gone.
- Copperfield Band-Around-Brick models - band rust and mortar joint damage. These caps tension around the flue tile with a stainless band, but the band’s interior surface is unfinished 430 stainless, not 304. In Arlington Heights, where spring rains sit on north-facing chimneys for days, we see 430-band caps rust through in 6-8 years while the 304-band Gelco equivalent lasts 12+. We upgrade to 304 or 316 bands and repoint any spalled mortar before reinstallation.
- Copperfield Crown Wash systems - cracking at the flue interface. Copperfield’s pre-formed crown wash is a polymer-modified cement that shrinks slightly during cure. In our climate, that shrinkage opens a hairline crack at the flue tile penetration by year 4 or 5, letting water track straight to the smoke chamber. We don’t just caulk over it. We cut back to sound concrete, apply a bonding agent, and pour a new wash with integral fiberglass mesh, sloped 1/4 inch per foot minimum per NFPA 211.
- Copperfield Custom Caps - solder joint failure on copper builds. For the Arlington Heights homes that spec’d Copperfield’s custom copper line, usually on 1920s Tudor revivals near Scarsdale Road, the cap solder is 50/50 tin-lead that creeps in summer heat and opens in winter contraction. We resolder with 95/5 tin-silver for a joint that moves with the metal, or we fabricate a replacement through our Haven network if the original is too warped to save.
Our Copperfield Chimney Cap & Crown Process
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Call and schedule. A live person answers. We book a Level 2 inspection with camera scan, not a “free estimate” bait-and-switch. You get a 2-hour arrival window and a text when your tech is en route.
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Camera inspection and documentation. Corrine’s crew runs the camera down the flue before touching the cap or crown. We document liner condition, creosote stage, and any water staining that tells us how long the cap has been leaking. The camera doesn’t guess. Neither do we.
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Parts decision: OEM Copperfield vs. quality aftermarket. If your Copperfield part is still in production, we quote OEM with Haven network pricing. If it’s discontinued - the Draft King II line ended in 2019 - we spec an equivalent from Olympia Chimney or Famco, explain the trade-off in writing, and note any warranty implications.
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Written price, written scope, written warranty. Before any tool comes out, you have Clause 1 of the Haven Standard in hand: the exact work, the exact price, the exact warranty terms. No surprises.
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Repair and test. We complete the cap or crown work, then run a water test - simulated rainfall at the chimney top - and a final camera pull to confirm no debris entered the flue during the job.
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Photo record and sign-off. Clause 4 of the Haven Standard requires a documented photo record on every job. You get before, during, after, and the water test result, archived for your records and any future insurance or real estate transaction.
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| Service | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
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| Copperfield single-flue cap replacement (standard height) | $280-$420 | Flue tile condition, need for new storm collar |
| Copperfield multi-flue cap replacement | $380-$520 | Screen gauge upgrade, chimney width over 30 inches |
| Crown repair (partial, under 25% of surface) | $340-$480 | Depth of spalling, need for mesh reinforcement |
| Crown coating (full resurfacing) | $520-$780 | Number of flue penetrations, accessibility (steep roof pitch) |
| Custom copper cap fabrication | $680-$1,200+ | Complexity of solder work, patina matching |
These are Arlington Heights-specific ranges based on our 2024-2025 Haven Standard pricing. We don’t charge for the estimate, and we don’t charge for the camera inspection that comes with it. Bring us a competitor’s written quote and we’ll give you a free second opinion. Call (331) 202-2419 for your exact number.
Why Arlington Heights Homeowners Call Level Two Chimney Arlington Heights for Copperfield Work
We’ve inspected and cleaned more than 38,000 chimneys since 2009, and a surprising number of them in Arlington Heights have been Copperfield caps that outlived their design life in our freeze-thaw zone. Corrine Halstead and her crew know the difference between a Draft King and a Draft King II, between a 430 band and a 304 band, and between a cap that needs tightening and a cap that needs replacing before the next hard freeze.
Every job carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right. Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and named on your appointment - not dispatched from a pool of subcontractors. And because we source through Haven’s buying network across DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield, we can recommend the right part rather than the only part we stock.
We also service DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Gelco systems if your Arlington Heights home has mixed materials or a liner project alongside the cap work.
FAQs
Copperfield’s original warranty on caps and crowns typically expires after 5 years for stainless products and 2 years on galvanized lines; most Arlington Heights homes we see are past that period. If your cap is still under warranty, we note that in our written scope and can coordinate with Copperfield directly, though as an independent service provider we cannot process warranty claims on your behalf. Call (331) 202-2419 and we’ll check your install date against the series warranty terms.
Some Copperfield lines, including the Draft King II and early Multi-Flue variants, were discontinued between 2017 and 2021. We stock cross-reference fittings through our Haven network and can fabricate custom solutions for orphaned caps, usually at or below original OEM pricing. For a specific parts check, text us your cap model and a photo to (331) 202-2419.
We repair when cracks are under 1/8 inch, isolated to the surface, and the concrete substrate is sound. We replace when cracks penetrate to the rebar or mesh, when spalling exceeds 25% of the crown surface, or when the crown has lost its slope and ponds water. Our camera inspection and hammer test give you the answer in writing before you decide. Estimates are free - call (331) 202-2419.
Standard cap replacement is 2-3 hours on site. Crown repair runs 3-4 hours; full crown replacement or coating needs a return visit after cure time, typically 48 hours between pours. We book the follow-up before we leave the first day, and your written scope includes both appointments with fixed prices for each.
A compromised Copperfield cap lets water into the flue, where it mixes with creosote to form acidic slurry that eats clay flue tile from the inside. A cracked crown channels water to the smoke chamber and firebox, accelerating spalling and, in worst cases, allowing carbon monoxide to escape through deteriorated mortar. The repair cost typically doubles between year one and year three of delay. Call (331) 202-2419 for a camera inspection - the estimate is free, and we’ll tell you plainly if the work can safely wait.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner, Level Two Chimney Arlington Heights at Level Two Chimney Arlington Heights, serving Arlington Heights and nearby areas.