Chimney crown repair serving Dover Manor
We rebuild failed crowns with a proper slope, a drip edge and a flexible seal at the flue. Free inspection for Dover Manor homes.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
The crown work we price for Dover Manor homes
- Crack mapping across the whole crown surface
- Tap test for hollow or loose crown sections
- Drip edge on the underside of the overhang
- Height of each flue tile above the crown
Crown repair details that keep water out
Slope that moves rain off the crown
A flat crown holds puddles. Standing water finds every hairline crack and sits in it until it evaporates or soaks in. The code language for masonry chimney caps is plain on the point, the top has to be sloped to shed water.
We check the pitch with a straightedge and look for dark rings where water has been sitting. If the slope is wrong, no coating will fix it for long, and your estimate will say that plainly. A recast crown gets the correct pitch built into the forms.
Slope matters most around the flue, where water tends to gather against the tile. A new crown our crew casts falls away from each flue toward every edge, so rain leaves in all directions. On a sound crown with one small low spot, a repair mortar can sometimes build up the pitch.
Crown repair and a new cap in one trip
When both the crown and the cap need work, doing them together saves a second trip up the roof. Crown work comes first, a repair or a full recast, and the cap is fastened on only when the new surface will hold its anchors.
We still price them as separate lines because they are separate parts. You can approve the crown now and the cap later, or both at once. When both are done together, our crew fits the cap and checks it before the ladder comes down.
Some caps cover several flues at once and rest on the crown itself. Those need a crown that is flat enough where the cap sits and sloped everywhere else. Our crew plans the crown with the cap in mind, so the two work together from day one.
Damp smells from the fireplace after rain
A musty or damp smell from the fireplace after rain usually means water is sitting somewhere in the chimney. The crown, the cap and the top of the flue are the usual suspects.
Tell us when you notice the smell and how long it lingers. Our technician checks the crown and the flue top during the free inspection and explains how the water is getting in, then what it takes to stop it.
Smells tend to be stronger on humid days, when air moves up and down the chimney. Fixing the crown stops the water, and a damper that closes tightly keeps the smell out of the room. We check both on the same visit.
Details that help when you call about the crown
A few details help our technician plan the visit. Tell us what you have noticed, when it started, whether water shows up inside and whether anyone has worked on the chimney top before.
If you have an old estimate or inspection report, keep it handy. We read it at the free inspection so we can explain what has changed since, and whether the earlier advice still holds.
It also helps to know how the fireplace gets used. A fireplace lit every week in the cooler months puts more heat through the flue than one lit a few times a year, and that affects how the crown and flue joint behave.
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What homeowners ask about crown work
Will your crew walk on my roof, and how do you protect it?
Yes, our crew handles all the roof access. We plan the path, lay protection under the work area and carry the old concrete down by hand. Before leaving, we clean the roof, the gutters near the chimney and the yard.
Does a new crown come with a new cap?
Not automatically. If your cap is rusted or loose, we list a cap replacement as its own line so you can decide. When both are done together, the cap is fitted after the crown has cured enough to take fasteners.
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