Chimney crown repair serving Edgewood
We rebuild failed crowns with a proper slope, a drip edge and a flexible seal at the flue. Free inspection for Edgewood homes.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
What the free crown inspection looks at
- Tap test for hollow or loose crown sections
- Slope and drainage off the crown top
- Forms, reinforcement and a new cast crown
- Loose top courses of brick under the crown
The crown work behind a dry chimney
Flue tile that stands above the crown
The flue liner should rise above the finished crown so water running off the top cannot spill into the flue. On some chimneys the crown has been built up around the tile until the liner barely shows, and on others the tile has broken off right at the crown line.
We check tile height and condition at every crown inspection. A cracked or short flue tile is a separate repair, and it goes on its own line of the estimate. Rebuilding a crown around a broken tile only moves the leak a few inches.
If the tile is short, the fix depends on the flue. Some tiles can be extended with a new section set on the old one, while other chimneys call for a liner or a different top arrangement. Our technicians explain which applies before any crown work starts, so the order of repairs makes sense.
Renewing the sealant joint around the flue
Even a well-built crown has a soft joint where it meets the flue liner. That sealant ages in sun and heat, pulls away from the tile and opens a thin gap. Rain then runs straight down that gap into the chimney, even though the crown itself looks fine.
Sometimes the whole repair is cutting out the old sealant and installing new. It is a far smaller job than a new crown. Our technicians check this joint first because it is the simplest crown leak to fix and one of the easiest to overlook.
The right sealant for this joint stays flexible through heat and sun and sticks to both the crown and the tile. Our crew removes the old bead completely, cleans both faces and tools the new one so water runs away from the joint. The product name goes on your handover sheet.
Broken corners and crumbling crown edges
Crown edges and corners take the most weather and usually fail first. Once a corner breaks off, water runs into the gap and the damage spreads along the edge. Homeowners often find the broken pieces on the roof, in the gutter or in a flower bed.
Small edge damage on a sound crown can sometimes be rebuilt with a repair mortar made for the job. When the edges are crumbling all the way around, a new crown is the honest answer. We show you the damaged sections so the recommendation makes sense to you.
Fallen pieces can also scuff shingles and clog gutters and downspouts. When our crew repairs a crown, we collect loose pieces from the roof and the gutters around the chimney, so the damage stops spreading once the crown itself is fixed.
Save on crown repair booked within 72 hours
Any service booked within 72 hours after your free inspection is 10% off, and chimney crown repair qualifies. Mention the offer when you call or note it on the form.
The inspection and written estimate are free either way. Book within 72 hours after the inspection, and the discount shows on your estimate before any work starts, so you see the savings in writing.
The discount applies to every service you book within the 72 hours, so if your crown repair includes cap work or a new sealant joint, the savings cover those lines too. Our office confirms the offer when you book, and it appears on the written estimate.
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What homeowners ask about crown work
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.
Do you offer a discount on chimney crown repair?
Crown repair booked within 72 hours after your free inspection is 10% off. Mention the offer when you book and we note it on your written estimate.
Request your free estimate
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- Free inspection
- No hidden fees
- Family owned and operated
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