Chimney Cap Installation cost · Kirkland & the Northshore, WA
$235–$850
What we charge for chimney cap installation.
Elsewhere on the Northshore it typically runs from $199.95. Market rates observed on the Northshore (King County, WA), surveyed September 29, 2026 — not our quote.
We charge $235–$850 for chimney cap installation in Kirkland and the Northshore. 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 Northshore price | When you need it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimney Sweep | $189–$459 | $70–$279.95 | Annual maintenance, or you burn regularly and it has been a year |
| Chimney Inspection | $99 plus tax | $99.95–$811 | Buying or selling a house, after a chimney fire, or before a new appliance |
| Chimney Relining | From $1,900 | no Northshore data published | Cracked clay liner, an unlined chimney, or fitting a stove or insert |
| Chimney Repair | From $425 | $120–$3,000 | Cracked bricks, open mortar joints, a leaning or spalling stack |
| Chimney Cap Installation | $235–$850 | from $199.95 | Missing or rusted cap, rain or animals getting into the flue |
| Masonry Repair (Crown / Repointing) | From $475 | $150–$550 | Cracked or crumbling crown, failing mortar joints across the stack |
| Chimney Waterproofing | $285–$795 | no Northshore data published | White staining on the brick, or damp showing inside |
| Chimney Flashing Repair | $375–$1,500 | $300–$550 | Water stains on the ceiling around the chimney |
| Gas Fireplace Service | $189–$479 | no Northshore data published | Annual service, or the unit will not light or stay lit |
| Creosote Removal | From $245 | no Northshore data published | Several seasons since the last sweep, or a hard glaze in the flue |
| Dryer Vent Cleaning | $105–$295 | no Northshore data published | Clothes need two cycles, or it has been over a year |
| Air Duct Cleaning | From $525 | $357–$415 | After a renovation, or after water damage |
Market rates observed on the Northshore (King County, WA), surveyed September 29, 2026 — not our quote. Sources: Emerald City Chimney (Kirkland) — Prices, Homeyou — Air Duct Cleaning in Kirkland, WA costs, Homeyou — Chimney Repair in Bothell, WA costs, Homeyou — Chimney Repair in Kirkland, WA costs, Homeyou — Chimney Sweeping in Kirkland, WA costs.
Published by others — not our quote
Figures published by other companies and cost guides, local first, national for context. Not our quote.
$199.95 per flue
Kirkland/Northshore · Not our quote
Standard stainless steel chimney cap including installation, '$199.95 + tax'; custom caps by estimate; top-mount damper system from $695 + tax.
$300–$600 per flue
US national · Not our quote
National range, average $425 (updated August 29, 2025).
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 | $136 |
The total came to $235 before sales tax — our listed starting price for chimney cap installation, with the inspection counted inside it, not on top.
Published figures, not our quote: Emerald City Chimney (Kirkland) — Prices: $199.95 per flue (Kirkland/Northshore, accessed 2026-09-29); Fixr — Chimney Cap Replacement Cost: $300–$600 per flue (US national, accessed 2026-09-29). Not our quote — what we charge is shown at the top of this page.
Where a spark arrestor is installed (R1003.9.2), its net free area must be at least four times the flue outlet area, its screen must resist heat and corrosion like 19-gauge galvanized or 24-gauge stainless steel, its openings must stop spheres larger than 1/2 inch but pass 3/8 inch, and the screen or cap 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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