Stainless Chimney Caps in Portland, Oregon. Built to Last.
We exclusively install ChimCare Chimney Caps. It's our sister-company line of heavy-gauge stainless, copper, and custom caps built right here in the USA and backed by a limited lifetime warranty. No cheap imports. No rust streaks two years in.
years is how long a typical Chinese import cap lasts.
Most of the $30-$60 chimney caps sold online are made from thin-gauge 430 stainless (low chromium, high rust risk), spot-welded, and shipped with carbon-steel screws that bleed orange rust down your brick within a single winter. Oregon's wet climate accelerates every one of those failures. A real stainless or copper cap lasts for decades.
Source: CSIA & independent installer reports
Which ChimCare Cap Fits Your Chimney?
Answer three quick questions and we will match you with the exact ChimCare cap that fits your flue, aesthetic, and climate.
Why Cheap Chinese Caps Fail So Fast
If you've ever seen a rust-streaked chimney cap sagging under the weight of a little snow, you've seen an imported discount cap in action. Here's why they fail, and why we refuse to install them even when customers bring them to us.
Thin-Gauge Metal
Import caps are typically stamped from 24-gauge sheet metal. A ChimCare cap uses 18 to 20-gauge, which is almost twice as thick. That difference is the reason one dents from a pinecone and the other shrugs off a fallen branch.
"Stainless" That Rusts
Cheap caps labeled "stainless" are almost always 430-grade, a low-chromium alloy that rusts visibly within a year or two in the Pacific Northwest. Real 304-grade stainless (what ChimCare uses) resists rust for decades in the same climate.
Carbon-Steel Screws
Hardware-store caps ship with plated carbon-steel screws. The plating wears off, the screws rust, and orange streaks run down your brick. Every fastener on a ChimCare cap is stainless from day one.
Spot Welds That Pop
Imported caps are spot-welded at the joints to save production time. Those welds crack under temperature cycling and wind load. Quality caps use continuous TIG welds that last the life of the cap.
Mesh That Crushes
The mesh spark arrestor is where discount caps lose first. Thin wire and wide weaves get crushed by snow, clogged by leaves, and unraveled by squirrels. ChimCare uses heavy-gauge 304 mesh that holds its shape.
No Warranty, No Recourse
The moment the import fails there's nobody to call. ChimCare caps carry a limited lifetime warranty you can actually redeem, and we handle the claim directly because we install their product every day.
One Cap for Every Chimney in the Portland Metro
ChimCare builds the caps. We install them. Here's the full lineup we stock and what each one is best suited for.
Round Single-Flue Caps
The most common cap on American homes. Sized 6", 8", 10", and 12" to fit standard round flue tiles. 304 stainless, limited lifetime warranty, spark arrestor mesh included.
Black Powder-Coated Caps
Same heavy-gauge 304 stainless construction, finished in a baked-on matte black powder coat that blends into dark roofing without the industrial stainless glare.
Copper Caps
Hand-fabricated solid copper for historic homes, craftsman-era bungalows, and anywhere the chimney is a visible architectural feature. Develops a warm natural patina over time.
Wind-Directional Cowls
A spinning top that always aims downwind, killing backdraft in windy locations. Essential for homes near the Columbia Gorge or coastal areas where prevailing winds cause smoke rollback.
Multi-Flue Caps & Shrouds
Single cap that covers two, three, or four flues at once on larger masonry chimneys. Available in stainless, copper, or powder-coated finishes with custom sizing.
Chase Covers
Full-top covers for pre-fab metal chimney chases. 24-gauge or 18-gauge stainless, custom fabricated to your exact chase dimensions, with built-in collar and drip edge.
Custom Caps
Architectural custom caps for unusual flue configurations, historic homes, and high-end new construction. Built to spec in our sister-company shop, any size or material.
Flue Stretchers
Tall extension caps that raise the effective flue height to fix draft problems caused by nearby trees or tall neighboring structures. Stainless or copper.
Every cap in the lineup is built by our sister company ChimCare Chimney Caps and carries a limited lifetime warranty.
Four Jobs of a Chimney Cap
A chimney cap looks like a simple piece of metal. It is actually one of the hardest-working components on your entire roof. Here is what a good cap is doing every single day.
Blocks Water
Rain pouring straight down an open flue soaks the smoke chamber, rusts the damper, and rots everything it touches. A cap deflects 99% of that water before it ever enters.
Stops Animals
Squirrels, raccoons, bats, starlings, and chimney swifts all nest inside uncapped flues. We pull nests out every single week during Oregon fall. A cap with proper mesh prevents 100% of intrusions.
Kills Sparks
The spark arrestor mesh on a quality cap catches burning embers before they land on a cedar-shake roof or dry landscaping. Required by most fire codes, especially in wildfire zones.
Fixes Draft
Wind-directional and tall-stretcher caps solve downdraft and rollback problems caused by nearby trees, tall houses, or prevailing winds. A $300 cap often eliminates a $3,000 draft-fix bill.
Four Steps. Done in One Visit.
A cap install is one of our fastest services. Most single-flue caps are measured, fabricated (if custom), and installed within a week of the first call.
Measure
We measure the flue tile ID, OD, and crown dimensions on our first rooftop visit and recommend the right ChimCare cap for your setup.
Quote
Written estimate with the exact ChimCare model, material, finish, and warranty terms. No surprise charges at the end of the job.
Install
We fit the cap, seal any crown cracks with Dynaflex 230, and fasten with stainless screws or a stainless hose-clamp band depending on the cap style. Most installs finish in under an hour.
Warranty
You get the ChimCare limited lifetime warranty paperwork and our 10-year workmanship warranty on the install itself. Photographed before and after for your records.
Why We Only Install ChimCare Chimney Caps
We only install high quality chimney caps, our reputation is on the line.
Made in the USA
Every ChimCare cap is fabricated in a dedicated US shop. No container freight, no mystery alloys, no language barrier if something needs to be re-made.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
ChimCare backs every cap with a limited lifetime warranty. We process the claim directly because we install their product every week.
Custom Fabrication
If your chimney does not match a standard size, we measure and have ChimCare build a cap to spec. You get a perfect fit on a flue that an import cap could never serve.
Heavy-Gauge Construction
18 to 20-gauge 304 stainless on every standard cap. Continuous TIG welds, stainless fasteners, heavy mesh. Twice the metal of an import cap.
10-Year Install Warranty
On top of ChimCare's warranty, we back every install with a 10-year workmanship warranty. If anything comes loose, we come back and refasten at no charge.
Family-Owned Since 2010
15+ years installing ChimCare caps across the Portland metro. Same phone, same family, same crew. ChimCare has been building the caps even longer.
Why Off-the-Shelf Caps Often Don't Fit
A chimney cap is only as good as how tightly it seals against the flue. Off-the-shelf box-store caps are built for "average" flue sizes, which means a lot of them get jammed on with caulk and a prayer. A loose cap lets water creep in around the edges. That's the exact problem the cap was supposed to solve.
We measure the flue tile inside and outside diameter, the crown size, and any obstructions before we recommend a model. If a standard size won't fit, ChimCare builds a custom cap in their shop sized to exactly your flue. That's the whole point of having a sister company that fabricates caps.
304 Stainless and Solid Copper. No Substitutes.
ChimCare's entire product line is built from 304-grade stainless steel (the same alloy used on commercial kitchens and marine hardware) or solid copper. Both materials are weather-proof, rust-proof, and rated for life in coastal and wet climates like the Pacific Northwest.
Anything labeled "galvanized," "430 stainless," "aluminized," or "powder-coated carbon steel" is a false economy. Those materials look the part for a year or two, then fail in a way that is visible from the ground.
- 304-grade stainless, rust-proof for 25+ years
- Solid copper, ages to a natural patina and lasts 50+ years
- Stainless fasteners only, no carbon-steel screws
- Continuous TIG welds, not spot welds
- Heavy-gauge spark arrestor mesh that holds its shape
What Affects the Price of a Cap
Cap pricing depends mostly on size, material, and whether custom fabrication is involved. Here is what we look at when we write your quote.
- Flue size (6", 8", 10", 12", or custom)
- Material choice (304 stainless, powder-coated, or solid copper)
- Cap style (standard, wind-directional, multi-flue, or shroud)
- Custom fabrication if no stock size fits
- Chimney height and roof pitch (access difficulty)
- Crown repair or sealing required before install
Most standard ChimCare single-flue stainless caps land between $300 and $650 installed. Copper and custom caps run higher. Every quote is written and free.
Serving the Greater Portland Metro
We install ChimCare caps throughout Washington County and the south Portland metro. If your town isn't listed below, give us a call. We probably still cover you.
Full Chimney Care Under One Roof
A cap is only the top of the stack. Book a chimney sweep and inspection in Portland at the same visit, or schedule chimney repair and tuckpointing in Portland if the crown needs attention. Building new? Ask about fireplace installation in Portland, Oregon. Our cap specs follow guidance from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and NFPA 211.
Questions, Answered.
Don’t see your question here? Our team is happy to talk through your chimney concerns at no charge.
Ask a QuestionHow much does a chimney cap cost installed in the Portland metro?
Most standard ChimCare 304-stainless single-flue caps run between $300 and $650 installed, depending on size. Copper caps start around $500 and climb based on complexity. Multi-flue, shroud, and custom caps are quoted individually after measurement. Every quote is written and free.
Why won't you install a cap I bought online?
Most online caps are thin-gauge 430 stainless or galvanized steel with carbon-steel fasteners. We have seen them fail within two winters in the Portland climate, and installing one would put our 10-year workmanship warranty at risk over a product we cannot stand behind. We will gladly swap it for a ChimCare cap that will last decades.
What's wrong with cheap Chinese chimney caps?
Three main problems. First, they are usually stamped from 24-gauge sheet metal that dents and deforms under snow or debris. Second, what is labeled "stainless" is almost always 430 alloy, which rusts visibly within a year or two in Oregon. Third, the fasteners are carbon-steel with a thin plating that wears off and streaks rust down your brick. The cap itself may only cost $40, but the call-back to replace it costs a lot more.
What size chimney cap do I need?
Standard residential flue tiles are 6, 8, 10, or 12 inches. The correct cap depends on the outside dimensions of the flue tile, not the inside. We measure every flue before we quote so the cap fits perfectly with no caulk-and-pray workarounds.
Do you install multi-flue caps and shrouds?
Yes. For masonry chimneys with two, three, or four flue tiles, ChimCare builds stainless and copper shrouds that cover the entire top of the chimney in a single unit. We measure, order the custom size, and install typically within 2-3 weeks of the quote.
Will a wind-directional cap fix my smoky fireplace?
Often, yes. If your smoke rollback is caused by prevailing winds or nearby tall structures, a wind-directional (spinning) cap solves the problem immediately by always pointing the opening downwind. We diagnose draft issues during the consult to make sure a cap is the right fix before quoting one.
Is a chimney cap required by code in Oregon?
A spark arrestor cap is required by most local jurisdictions and by Oregon fire code in areas with shake or combustible roofing. Even where it is not legally required, uncapped flues are almost always flagged as a defect during a real estate inspection. We install to code every time.
How long does a chimney cap install take?
Most standard single-flue installs finish in under an hour on the roof, plus travel time. Custom and multi-flue caps add fabrication lead time (usually 1-3 weeks) but the actual install is still a single visit.
Do you service existing caps, or only install new ones?
Both. We re-secure loose caps, replace worn mesh inserts, fix bird damage, and remove nests from uncapped flues. If your existing cap is a ChimCare, we can service it under warranty. If it is an import, the honest answer is usually to replace it.
What is the warranty on a ChimCare cap?
ChimCare backs every cap with a limited lifetime warranty against rust-through, weld failure, and material defects. On top of that, we back the install with a written 10-year workmanship warranty. If anything comes loose or moves, we come back and refasten at no charge.
Trusted by Hundreds of Portland Metro Families
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