Chimney Cap Installation in Richardson, TX: Rusted Flashing and an Open Joint Found

Ember Chimney & Fireplace installed a new chimney cap on a painted brick chimney in Richardson, TX in September 2026. While on the roof, our technician also photographed two things the homeowner should know about: rusted flashing along the roofline and a mortar joint that had opened up.

The home is in the 75080 ZIP, the same part of Richardson as UT Dallas.

What We Found

The chimney is painted white brick. Where it meets the roof, the metal flashing had rust along its edges.

Higher up on the chimney, one of the mortar joints had opened. You can see the gap between the bricks in this photo and in the short video at the top of this page.

These are the two most common ways rain gets into a chimney. Flashing that rusts or pulls loose lets water into the attic. Open joints let water soak into the brick, and in winter that water freezes and pushes the bricks apart.

What We Did

We installed a new chimney cap that covers the top of the chimney. It has a flat metal lid and mesh sides. Smoke leaves through the mesh, while rain, birds and leaves stay out.

Chimney Cap Installation in Richardson, TX

A cap is the simplest way to stop rain and animals from coming down the flue. Our chimney cap installation page covers the cap types we install. For typical price ranges, read how much a chimney cap costs installed.

Chimney Repair for Flashing Leaks

Rusted flashing is one of the top causes of a chimney leaking when it rains. Our chimney repair team photographs the flashing and gives you a written price before any work starts.

Masonry Repair for Open Mortar Joints

Open joints are fixed by repointing: grinding out the loose mortar and packing in new mortar. Our masonry repair page explains how it works and when it is needed.

Richardson homeowners can call (817) 809-2184 for a free written estimate. We also serve Dallas and Garland.