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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Chimney cap and crown work in Tigard runs $285-$1,450 depending on whether you need a standard cap replacement, a custom stainless cap for an offset flue, or full crown repair with waterproof coating. Most jobs are completed in a single visit. That price range reflects what we actually see on Tigard’s 1970s-1990s ranch homes and split-levels, where original masonry crowns are cracking and builder-grade caps have rusted through after decades of Tualatin Valley rain. Call (980) 580-8641 for a written quote before any work starts.
Why Emberly Chimney Cleaners Is Tigard’s Preferred Chimney Cap & Crown Company
We’ve worked on chimneys across Tigard for years, from Bull Mountain’s steep-lot homes to the original ranch tracts near Cook Park and along Hall Boulevard. Homeowners here tell us the same thing: they want to see what’s wrong before paying to fix it. That’s exactly how we operate. Every visit includes a camera-scan inspection under NFPA 211 Level 2 standards, with a documented photo record you keep. You’ll see the cracked crown, the rusted cap seam, the spalling clay tile before anyone quotes a dollar figure.
Our Chimney Cap & Crown team is background-checked and uniformed, with license information on every page and a named tech assigned to your job. You get a text when we’re on the way. And because we’ve completed more than 38,000 inspections and cleanings since 2009, we’ve seen basically every failure mode Tigard’s older housing stock can produce. Corrine Halstead leads our crew, and she holds every job to the same standard: written price, written scope, written warranty, all before work begins.
Our Chimney Cap & Crown Services in Tigard
Cap Installation
A proper stainless steel cap stops rain, keeps out birds and raccoons, and prevents downdrafts that push smoke into your living room. Most Tigard homes we visit either have no cap at all or a galvanized cap that’s rusted through at the seams. We install multi-flue and single-flue caps sized to your specific chimney, with stainless hardware that won’t loosen in the wind-driven rain common on Bull Mountain.
Cap Replacement
If your current cap is rusted, bent, or pulling away from the flue, replacement usually runs $285-$650 for a standard stainless cap. Homes on Tigard’s steep lots often need heavier-duty caps with reinforced mounting brackets because wind exposure is worse at elevation. We’ll show you exactly what’s failing before we recommend anything.
Crown Repair
Your chimney crown is the concrete slab at the top that sheds water. On Tigard’s 30-50-year-old masonry chimneys, hairline cracks from freeze-thaw cycles let moisture seep into the flue and smoke chamber. Crown repair in Tigard typically runs $450-$950 depending on how much of the crown needs rebuilding. We remove loose material, re-form the crown with a proper overhang and drip edge, and seal it with Gelco crown sealer. This is the single most common repair we do on original ranch and split-level homes here.
Crown Coating
For crowns that are structurally sound but showing early cracking, a crown coating applied before winter rains arrive can buy years of protection. Crown coating runs $250-$450 and prevents water from working into existing hairline cracks. On Tigard’s moss-prone chimneys, we also clear organic growth from the crown surface before applying the coating so it bonds properly.
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We stock parts from Olympia Chimney, Gelco, and Famco specifically because they hold up to the Tualatin Valley’s damp climate. Galvanized caps fail fast here. We install stainless steel caps and Gelco crown sealer rated for continuous moisture exposure, not the cheaper options that rust through within a decade. If you’ve got a factory-built fireplace with a prefabricated chase, we can source manufacturer-specific cap replacements rather than forcing a universal part that doesn’t seal correctly. Parts arrive quickly, and we keep common cap sizes on hand for Tigard customers who need a replacement before the next storm front moves in.
Common Chimney Cap & Crown Problems We See in Tigard Homes
- Rusted-out prefab chase caps. Tigard’s newer homes, especially those built in the 1980s-1990s with factory-built fireplaces, often have cheap galvanized caps that rust through at the seams within 10-15 years. Rain pours directly onto the firebox, damaging the refractory panels.
- Eroded masonry crowns on original ranch homes. The 1970s tract houses around Tigard High School and along Durham Road were built with builder-grade masonry fireplaces. After 30-50 years of 37-39 inches of annual rain, those crowns develop hairline cracks that let water seep into the flue and cause clay tile spalling.
- Wind-rattled caps on Bull Mountain. Homes on Bull Mountain’s steep terrain have taller chimneys with angled offsets. Those extra feet of height expose caps to stronger wind-driven rain, which accelerates rust and loosens mounting hardware. We see far more loose caps up there than in flatter parts of Tigard.
- Moss and lichen on crowns. The persistent dampness in the Tualatin Valley encourages organic growth on chimney crowns. Moss holds moisture against the concrete, accelerating mortar joint erosion. A crown cleaning followed by Gelco sealer application is the standard fix before burning season starts.
Pricing for Chimney Cap & Crown in Tigard, OR
Here’s what we charge in Tigard, in writing:
- Standard stainless cap with installation: $285-$650
- Custom stainless cap for angled or multi-flue chimneys: $600-$1,450
- Crown repair (partial rebuild with proper drip edge): $450-$950
- Crown coating with Gelco sealer: $250-$450
- Camera-scan inspection (NFPA 211 Level 2) with photo record: included on every visit
What moves the price is chimney height, access difficulty (Bull Mountain lots are steeper), and whether your flue has offsets that require custom fabrication. You’ll get a written price before any work starts. No call-back surprise quotes. And if you bring us a competitor’s written estimate, we’ll give you a free second opinion on it. Call (980) 580-8641 to book an inspection.
We Also Serve Cities Near Tigard
Our crews handle Chimney Cap & Crown in Tigard and regularly work in Portland, Gresham, Hillsboro, and Beaverton. If you’re just outside Tigard’s city limits, call (980) 580-8641 and we’ll confirm coverage and scheduling. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from the brand’s Portland office, but our techs live and work in the Tigard area.
Serving Tigard, OR - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Tigard 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 Tigard
Because Tigard receives 37-39 inches of rain concentrated between October and April, and most of the city’s original masonry chimneys were built without proper caps or with crowns that have since cracked. The rain enters through those openings regardless of whether you’re burning fires. Damage accumulates silently. The fix is inspection, cap installation or replacement, and crown sealing before the wet season turns hairline cracks into full relining jobs. Call (980) 580-8641 for a camera inspection and written quote.
Yes. Factory-built fireplaces have metal chases that require purpose-built caps, not masonry crown repair. The galvanized caps used on many 1980s-1990s Tigard homes rust through at the seams, letting rain fall directly onto the firebox. We replace those with stainless chase covers sized to the manufacturer’s specs. If your home off Scholls Ferry Road or near Washington Square has a factory-built fireplace, the cap may be the only thing standing between your firebox and standing water.
Bull Mountain’s elevation and steep terrain create taller chimneys with angled offsets. Those offsets trap creosote at every elbow, and the extra height exposes your cap to stronger, more persistent wind-driven rain. We use heavier-gauge stainless caps with reinforced mounting hardware for Bull Mountain homes. Loose or rusted caps are far more common up there than in the flatter neighborhoods below. Call (980) 580-8641 and we’ll send a tech who knows the terrain.
Hairline cracking from freeze-thaw cycles, compounded by moss and lichen holding moisture against the concrete. The original crowns on Tigard’s 1970s ranch houses off Hall Boulevard and Durham Road were poured thin with poor drip edges. After 40 years of Tualatin Valley rain, they’re shedding water into the flue instead of away from it. The fix is a crown rebuild with a proper overhang and Gelco sealer.
Yes. An uncapped flue lets rain fall directly onto the smoke shelf and into the firebox. Over time that water works into the clay tile liner, causing spalling. In an unused fireplace that means rusted dampers, damaged refractory panels, and eventually water stains on interior walls. In a used fireplace it’s worse because creosote absorbs water and becomes acidic. Caps are cheap compared to relining. Get a camera inspection to see what’s actually happening inside your flue. Estimates are free at (980) 580-8641.
Written by Corrine Halstead, Owner at Emberly Chimney Cleaners, serving Tigard since 2009.