Chimney Cap Installation
A stainless-steel cap keeps rain, animals and embers out of your flue — the cheapest way to prevent expensive water damage.
$235–$850
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Don't let its modest size fool you: your chimney cap performs an absolutely vital role, acting as the primary guardian against unwelcome rain, snow, birds, squirrels, and stray embers entering your flue. An absent or damaged cap is, in fact, the leading cause of preventable chimney water damage and animal infestations in South Seattle homes. We precisely measure your flue to install a robust, corrosion-resistant stainless-steel cap—available for single or multi-flue systems—complete with animal-guard mesh and hardware engineered to bravely withstand the relentless Pacific Northwest weather.
The unique combination of South Seattle's consistent dampness and occasional strong winds means a meticulously sealed, corrosion-resistant chimney cap isn't just an option—it's an absolute necessity for protecting your home's integrity against the elements.
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What's included
Without question, an unsealed or absent chimney cap is the chief culprit behind most instances of preventable chimney water damage and the frequent nuisance of animal nesting within the flue.
How it works
We size your single or multi-flue opening exactly.
Stainless cap with mesh and spark arrestor, matched to your chimney.
Fitted and fastened to stay put through Pacific Northwest wind.
Photos verify a clean, weather-tight fit.
Local & accountable
Why it matters
An exposed flue is a veritable open door, inviting incessant rain, drifting snow, curious birds, and opportunistic squirrels directly into your chimney. Worse, it provides a dangerous escape route for incandescent embers, potentially igniting your roof. Water infiltration from an uncapped flue mercilessly rusts your damper, saturates your masonry, and drastically reduces the lifespan of your liner. Simultaneously, animal nests can create dangerous blockages, forcing deadly carbon monoxide back into your South Seattle home. A properly installed cap, complete with a spark-arrestor screen, provides a comprehensive solution to all these hazards.
If any of these sound familiar, it's worth a free inspection:
See the difference
The before is an open flue with nothing over it — wide open to rain, snow, leaves and nesting animals. The after carries a stainless cap with spark-arrestor mesh. The cap keeps water out of the flue (the single biggest driver of interior chimney decay) and stops birds, squirrels and embers, for very little cost relative to the damage it prevents.
A bare, open flue topped with a stainless cap — rain and nesting birds shut out.
Representative example of a typical chimney cap installation — not a specific customer job. We add photos of our own completed South Seattle projects as we finish them.
A common find on older south-end roofs: a flue standing wide open — no cap, water stains inside the firebox, and the twigs of a starling nest at the top. An open flue is the fastest way for Seattle rain and wildlife to ruin a chimney from the inside. The fix is modest: a stainless cap with spark-arrestor mesh, measured to the flue. Small part, quick install, and it heads off a repair many times its cost.
South Seattle
Licensed local crews, free on-site inspection and a written quote before any work. Book a real open slot on our calendar.
What you can count on
Licensed local crews, an honest written quote, and photos of every job. No call centers, no scare tactics.
Licensed and insured for South Seattle home-improvement work. We carry what the state requires and stand behind every repair.
You get a clear written quote — with the deposit and balance shown up front — before any work begins. We recommend only what your chimney actually needs.
Every job is documented with before-and-after photos, so you can see exactly what was inspected and what was repaired — no guesswork.
Completed work comes with a written warranty document, so your repair is backed in writing — not just a handshake.
A clear deposit — never more than 50% — shown up front on your written quote, with the balance due only once the work is finished and you're satisfied.
The crew that quotes your job is the crew that does it — no call centers, no rotating subcontractors.
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