Chimney crown repair serving Fairvilla
We rebuild failed crowns with a proper slope, a drip edge and a flexible seal at the flue. Free inspection for Fairvilla homes.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
The crown work we price for Fairvilla homes
- Removal of failed coatings, tar or caulk
- Precast crown option where the chimney suits it
- Cure time before the next fire
- Workmanship warranty on the finished crown
The crown work behind a dry chimney
Removing a failed crown the careful way
Replacing a crown starts with breaking out the old one. Our crew removes it in manageable pieces, carries them down and keeps debris out of the flue and off the roof. That leaves the brick underneath exposed so we can judge its condition.
We cover the flue opening during removal and check it afterward, so nothing ends up in your firebox. If the top courses of brick turn out to be loose once the crown is off, we stop and show you before any extra work. Surprise charges are not how our family runs a job.
Removal also shows what the old crown was hiding. Open block cores, loose brick or a buried flue tile all come to light once the top is off. Our technicians look at those details before the forms go up, so the new crown sits on a solid base.
Crowns on stucco-finished chimneys
On a stucco chimney, the crown edge has to throw water clear of the stucco. If water runs behind the finish at the top, it can travel down between the stucco and the block or brick and show up far below as cracks or bulges.
We check how the crown edge meets the stucco and whether the finish is sound near the top. Stucco repair, if needed, is a separate line from the crown. Our pros handle both, so one crew keeps the whole top of the chimney watertight.
Stucco chimneys often have a crown built flush with the finish and no overhang at all. Adding a proper overhang and drip during a crown rebuild keeps water off the stucco face. Our technicians explain how that changes the look before the forms go up.
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.
Crowns around a stainless liner top plate
When a metal liner has been installed in a chimney, it usually ends in a top plate that sits on the crown or the flue tile. The plate and the crown have to be sealed together so water cannot run down between them.
Our technicians check that seal during every crown inspection. If the crown is being recast, the liner top is protected during the work and resealed afterward. The estimate notes the liner connection so nothing gets overlooked.
Metal liners also expand and contract with heat, so the seal between the top plate and the crown needs some give. Our crew uses a sealant suited to that movement and checks that the rain cover on the liner is secure.
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What homeowners ask about crown work
Is the crown inspection really free?
Yes. The inspection and the written estimate are both free, and whether to book is your decision alone. You keep the estimate either way.
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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