Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Masonry repair
Gas fireplace serviceLevel 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.
Chimney Company in Portland, OR
If you’ve noticed crumbling mortar at the top of your chimney, a cap that’s gone missing, or water stains spreading across the ceiling near the fireplace, you’re looking at the kind of repair work Portland chimneys need most. The city’s older masonry chimneys take a beating from long, wet winters, and many were built for wood long before anyone thought about liners or modern venting. We repair what we find, using professional-grade materials rather than hardware-store substitutes. Call (866) 413-9023 to set up a free estimate.
Why Portland Homes Are Different
Portland’s inner east side is dense with Craftsman bungalows and four-squares built between 1900 and 1940, and most of them still have their original masonry fireplaces. Those fireplaces were built for wood, and plenty of homeowners still burn fir and alder through the damp months. That combination means creosote builds up faster here than in cities where gas logs took over decades ago, and heavy glaze is a routine concern rather than an occasional one. Eastmoreland, Laurelhurst, and Sellwood have some of the highest concentrations of this housing stock.
The rain matters as much as the fuel. Portland’s wet, cool winters soak chimneys between fires, and atmospheric-river storms push water against exterior masonry for days at a time. Mortar crowns soften, dampers rust, and water finds its way into flues that were never lined properly to begin with. On the west hills, larger older homes sit alongside newer construction, so the repair conversation changes block by block. Out in outer east Portland, postwar ranches often have insert retrofits that need their own look. Frequent summer burn bans idle the wood stoves, and the phone shifts toward cap and crown work.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Our Main Portland Services
Portland homeowners call us most often about two things: routine chimney maintenance and the dryer vent work that so many chimney-only companies skip entirely.
Chimney Sweep in Portland
A sweep here is not a quick brushing. We work through the firebox, the damper, the smoke chamber, and the flue, and we look at what the wood-burning season left behind. Fir and alder burned damp from a woodpile that never fully dried leaves sticky creosote, and glaze that has baked onto clay tiles takes more effort than a surface sweep. Because Portland chimneys sit wet between fires, the inspection that comes with a sweep tells you whether moisture is already working on the mortar. If you want the full rundown on what a sweep covers, read about chimney sweep in Portland.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Portland
Lint and creosote are both fire fuels, and a clogged dryer vent carries the same risk profile as a neglected flue. In Portland’s older homes, dryer vents often run long distances through crawlspaces and up exterior walls, and some were routed with flexible foil that sags and traps lint. We clear the whole run and confirm the vent actually exhausts outdoors, which matters more than people expect in a rainy climate where vents can also pull moisture back in. Our dryer vent cleaning covers the full path, not just the short stretch behind the dryer.
Chimney Repair in Portland
Chimney repair in Portland usually comes down to water and age. The 1900-1940 masonry chimneys across the inner east side have spent decades absorbing rain, and their crowns, flashings, and clay-tile liners were never built to last forever. Many flues in these homes are cracked, spalling, or unlined entirely.
That’s the reality we plan around. A full-service approach like our Chimney Repair work means we can sweep, diagnose, and fix the problem without handing you off to another contractor. Our technicians have up to 9 years of experience with liners, crowns, caps, and flashing, and we carry the materials that certified chimney professionals actually specify.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You’ll know a cap is missing or rusted through when rain runs down the flue, birds or squirrels find their way in, or you can see straight down the chimney from the ground.
What it costs in Portland
Cap installation typically falls in the $250 – $650 range, depending on the flue size and whether we’re adding a full rain cover with a spark screen.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, set a stainless or copper cap with the correct mesh, and fasten it to the crown so wind off the west hills doesn’t work it loose.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
A crown is failing when you see cracks across the concrete top, chunks of masonry in the firebox, or water stains on the ceiling below the chimney.
What it costs in Portland
Crown repair runs about $350 – $900, and a full crown rebuild sits in the $600 – $1,500 range when the original has to come off.
How we do it
We chip out the failed crown, form a new overhang with the right slope so water sheds away from the flue, and finish it with a flexible sealant that moves with the masonry.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Portland
These figures are estimates only. The written estimate sets the final price once we’ve seen the chimney in person.
| Item | Typical range in Portland |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $900 |
| Crown rebuild | $600 – $1,500 |
| Flashing repair | $300 – $750 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $4,500 |
| HeatShield flue resurfacing | $1,200 – $3,200 |
| Masonry tuckpointing | $500 – $1,800 |
| Standard chimney sweep | $150 – $300 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $250 |
Do I really need a new liner in Portland?
Not always. If your clay tiles are sound and properly sized for the appliance, you may only need a sweep and a crown repair. Cracked or unlined flues do need relining before you burn again.
Does Portland require a permit for chimney repair?
Most structural masonry and relining work needs a permit, so we’ll tell you plainly whether your job falls under one and what the city will ask for. Ask your building department before work starts.
Brands We Service in Portland
We install and work with materials from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, and Olympia Chimney – the same professional-grade products specified by certified chimney technicians. These aren’t big-box substitutes. If you want to see what we work with, visit our brands. Most materials arrive within a few days.
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| Service | Typical range in Portland |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $900 |
| Crown rebuild | $600 – $1,500 |
| Flashing repair | $300 – $750 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $4,500 |
| HeatShield flue resurfacing | $1,200 – $3,200 |
| Masonry tuckpointing | $500 – $1,800 |
| Standard chimney sweep | $150 – $300 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $250 |
Price climbs fastest when a liner has to be replaced rather than resurfaced, or when water damage has reached the masonry below the roofline and needs tuckpointing. Heights and roof access on the west hills can add time as well. We give you the price upfront before any work starts, so nothing changes once we’re up there.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Portland
We work across Portland’s east side and the west hills, covering the neighborhoods where the older masonry stock is densest. If your home sits anywhere in the city limits, we can schedule a visit and give you a straightforward estimate. Crews are dispatched Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm.
- Eastmoreland
- Laurelhurst
- Sellwood
- West Hills
- Outer East Portland
Service Area – Cities Near Portland
We also serve homeowners just outside Portland’s borders. If you’re in Milwaukie, OR or Lake Oswego, OR, we can schedule your sweep or repair. Homes out toward Happy Valley, OR and Beaverton, OR are covered too. Call (866) 413-9023 to book and confirm availability for your address.
Serving Portland, OR – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Portland and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Company in Portland
We answer 24/7 and dispatch across Portland Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, and a call outside those hours gets booked into the next opening. Chime in early in fall before the burn season crowds the schedule.
Often yes. Structural masonry repair, relining, and crown rebuilds typically require a permit from the city, while a straightforward sweep usually doesn’t. We’ll tell you when your job needs one, and your building department can confirm the specifics.
All of them within city limits, from Eastmoreland and Laurelhurst to the west hills and outer east Portland. We also cover Milwaukie, Lake Oswego, Happy Valley, and Beaverton. Call (866) 413-9023 to confirm your address.
Call (866) 413-9023 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Come prepared, and we’ll fix what we find.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees. Talk to a local chimney cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you. The visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Portland Customers Say
"Liner was cracked in two places. He walked me through the repair options honestly, including the one that was cheaper for him and better for me."
- Dustin Walsh"Cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises is worth every penny."
- Riya Patel"Level two inspection before we bought the house. The report was detailed enough to use as a negotiating point and he explained every photo in it."
- Jodi Ziegler