Chimney crown repair in Dr. Phillips
We seal fine cracks or cast a new sloped crown, then show you the finished work. Free inspection and 10% off when you book within 72 hours after it.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
Your crown repair estimate, line by line
- Precast crown option where the chimney suits it
- Roof protection below the work area
- Signs of water reaching the flue or firebox
- Weather window for coating or pouring
Chimney crown repair, explained for Dr. Phillips homeowners
An overhang that throws water clear of the brick
A good crown sticks out past the face of the chimney. That overhang, with a drip formed under its edge, makes rain fall off instead of curling back and running down the brick. Without it, the top courses of masonry stay wet after every storm and wear out years early.
When we rebuild a crown, the overhang and drip are part of the form work from the start. If your current crown sits flush with the brick, the inspection notes it, and our technician explains what a new edge would change for the masonry underneath.
An overhang also protects the mortar joints in the top courses, which are the first to wash out when water runs down the face. Keeping those joints dry means fewer masonry repairs later, which is why our crew treats the edge of a new crown as part of the repair and never as trim.
Cap anchors set in a cracked crown
Many flue caps are fastened to the flue tile or anchored into the crown. When the crown cracks, those anchors loosen, the cap rocks in the wind and the fastener holes become another path for water.
If your cap is loose, our technicians check whether the problem is the cap or the crown holding it. Sometimes the cap only needs refastening once the crown is repaired. If the cap itself has rusted out, a chimney cap replacement goes on its own line of the estimate.
When a cap is refastened to a repaired crown, the anchors are chosen for the crown material and set so water drains away from them. Our crew seals around each one, and a cap sitting firmly on a sound crown keeps rain and animals out of the flue.
Workmanship warranty on the new crown
The crown work our crew does is backed by our workmanship warranty. It covers the repair we performed, and the terms are written on your estimate before you sign off.
If a crack reopens or the sealant pulls away within those terms, call the office and we send a technician back. Keep the estimate and handover sheet with your house papers so the details are easy to find.
Warranty coverage depends on the work being cared for as intended. A coating, for example, needs its recommended cure time before rain or fires, and we write those conditions on the handover sheet so nothing catches you off guard.
Crowns on older chimneys without a liner
Some older chimneys have no flue liner, only brick inside. The crown on those chimneys sits around a bare masonry opening, and there is no tile to seal against.
A crown repair on an unlined chimney is possible, but the missing liner is its own concern. We mention it in the estimate, along with chimney liner installation, so you can plan both together if you choose.
An unlined chimney also changes how we shape the crown around the flue opening, since there is no tile to separate from. Our crew sheds water away from the opening and keeps the top ready for a liner if you add one later.
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Crown repair questions we hear often
Do I need to be home during the crown repair?
Someone needs to be home for the inspection so we can look at the fireplace from inside. For the repair itself we mostly work from the roof, so many homeowners leave the gate open and a phone number. We call you when the work is done and walk you through it.
Is crown repair covered by a warranty?
Crown work falls under our workmanship warranty, with our 100% satisfaction guarantee alongside it. The warranty terms for your job are written on the estimate, so you know what is covered before you approve the work.
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