Chimney Cap Installation cost · Tacoma & the South Sound, WA
$265–$750
What we charge for chimney cap installation.
We charge $265–$750 for chimney cap installation in Tacoma and the South Sound. Stainless cap fitted; multi-flue and custom at the top. The exact figure is set in writing after the $99 plus tax inspection, credited toward an approved quote, and you approve it before any work starts.
What the price includes
What we charge for each service. Chimney Cap Installation is highlighted.
| Service | What we charge | Typical South Sound price | When you need it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimney Sweep | $189–$449 | $70–$399 | Annual maintenance, or you burn regularly and it has been a year |
| Chimney Inspection | $99 plus tax | from $69 | Buying or selling a house, after a chimney fire, or before a new appliance |
| Chimney Relining | From $1,900 | no South Sound data published | Cracked clay liner, an unlined chimney, or fitting a stove or insert |
| Chimney Repair | From $375 | $112–$3,000 | Cracked bricks, open mortar joints, a leaning or spalling stack |
| Chimney Cap Installation | $265–$750 | no South Sound data published | Missing or rusted cap, rain or animals getting into the flue |
| Masonry Repair (Crown / Repointing) | From $425 | $150–$300 | Cracked or crumbling crown, failing mortar joints across the stack |
| Chimney Waterproofing | $320–$795 | no South Sound data published | White staining on the brick, or damp showing inside |
| Chimney Flashing Repair | $330–$1,500 | $300–$400 | Water stains on the ceiling around the chimney |
| Gas Fireplace Service | $189–$475 | $150–$220 | Annual service, or the unit will not light or stay lit |
| Creosote Removal | From $245 | no South Sound data published | Several seasons since the last sweep, or a hard glaze in the flue |
| Dryer Vent Cleaning | $105–$260 | $175–$350 | Clothes need two cycles, or it has been over a year |
| Air Duct Cleaning | From $535 | $340–$1,780 | After a renovation, or after water damage |
Market rates observed on the South Sound (Pierce County, WA), surveyed September 24, 2026 — not our quote. Sources: Chimcare — Chimney Sweep Tacoma, WA, HomeBlue — Air Duct Cleaning Cost in Tacoma, HomeBlue — Chimney Sweep Cost in Tacoma, Homeyou — Air Duct Cleaning in Tacoma, WA costs, Homeyou — Chimney Repair in Tacoma, WA costs, Homeyou — Chimney Sweeping in Tacoma, WA costs, Horizon Chimney Sweep — Gig Harbor Fireplace Services, Pacific Heating & Cooling — Do I Need Dryer Vent Cleaning? (Tacoma guide), Safe Chimney — Tacoma Chimney Sweep.
Published by others — not our quote
We found no Tacoma or South Sound company outside our network publishing a price for this, so the figures below are national. Not our quote.
$300–$600 per flue
US national · Not our quote
National range, average $425 for a standard 8x17-inch aluminum cap (updated August 29, 2025).
$75–$500 per flue
US national · Not our quote
National normal range, average about $300 (updated June 20, 2026).
Every figure below is published by a third party. Not our quote.
A typical job, at our prices
A job at the bottom of our listed price for chimney cap installation — yours is set in writing after the inspection.
| Step | Cost |
|---|---|
| On-site inspectionPaid at the visit, credited toward the quote once you approve it | $99 |
| The chimney cap installation itselfBalance due after the inspection credit | $166 |
The total came to $265 before sales tax — our listed starting price for chimney cap installation, with the inspection counted inside it, not on top.
No Tacoma or South Sound price for chimney cap installation was found from a company outside our network, so we publish national figures only, not our quote: Fixr — Chimney Cap Replacement Cost: $300–$600 per flue (US national, accessed 2026-09-24); HomeAdvisor — Chimney Cap Replacement Cost: $75–$500 per flue (US national, accessed 2026-09-24). Not our quote — what we charge is shown at the top of this page.
Under the 2021 Washington State Residential Code (R1003.9), a masonry chimney must extend at least 2 feet higher than any part of a building within 10 feet and at least 3 feet above where it passes through the roof; where a spark arrestor is installed (R1003.9.2) its openings must stop spheres larger than 1/2 inch but pass spheres of 3/8 inch, and its screen must be removable for cleaning.
Common questions
The exact price for your chimney is set on site, in writing, after the $99 plus tax inspection. Our FAQ covers booking, the inspection and where we work.
Book your inspection — $99 plus tax on-site inspection, credited toward an approved quote.
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