Typical 2026 prices for the repairs Portland homeowners actually need — crowns, flashing, caps, liners, tuckpointing, and rebuilds — and what drives the number up or down.
“Chimney repair” covers a two-hundred-dollar cap and an eight-thousand-dollar rebuild, so a single average is useless. Here is what each job typically runs in the Portland metro. Every one of ours is quoted free, in writing, after we photograph what failed.
| Repair | Typical Portland cost | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection & report | From $69 | 1 hour |
| Chimney cap installed | $150 – $600+ | 1–2 hours |
| Waterproofing | $300 – $800 | 2–4 hours |
| Flashing repair or replacement | $300 – $1,500 | Half to full day |
| Crown repair or rebuild | $600 – $2,500 | Half to full day + cure |
| Tuckpointing / brick repair | $10 – $25 / sq ft | 1–2 days |
| Stainless liner installation | $1,500 – $5,000 | Same day (3–6 hrs) |
| Partial or full rebuild | $1,500 – $8,000+ | 1–4 days + cure |
| Chase cover replacement | Measured & quoted | Half day |
Ranges reflect typical Portland-area pricing as of September 2026 and vary with chimney size, height, and roof access. Your written estimate is the real number.
Nearly every large bill we write started as a small one. A $600 crown repair that gets deferred lets water into the stack, and two winters later the brick is spalling and hollow, which is a rebuild in the thousands. A $300 waterproofing job protects masonry that costs many times that to relay. The chimney leaks guide walks through how water actually gets in.
Repair, if the structure is sound. Rebuild when the stack leans, the brick is hollowed out from years of moisture, or the failure is below the roofline — repointing a structurally failed chimney just buys a short delay on the same invoice. We will tell you which one you are looking at, and we will show you the photos that led us there. Compare masonry repair against a rebuild.
If you do not yet know what is wrong, do not start with a repair quote. Book a chimney inspection from $69, or our $149 sweep and inspection, and you will get photos and a written recommendation. Heading into heating season, the winter prep checklist covers what to handle before the first fire.
It depends on what failed: caps $150 to $600, waterproofing $300 to $800, flashing $300 to $1,500, crowns $600 to $2,500, liners $1,500 to $5,000, and rebuilds $1,500 to $8,000 or more. Estimates are free and in writing.
Water-related work — cracked crowns, failed flashing, missing caps, and porous brick. Months of Pacific Northwest rain drive moisture into masonry.
No. On-site estimates are free and in writing. We photograph what we find and explain it before quoting.
Repair, if the structure is sound. A rebuild is the honest call when the stack leans, is hollowed out by water, or is failing below the roofline.
Sudden damage from a chimney fire, storm, or impact is often covered. Gradual deterioration usually is not. Our photo documentation helps when you file.
Free written estimate with photos — locally owned Portland chimney company, available 24/7.