Chimney crown repair and rebuilds in Holden Heights
Keep water out of the brick below. Our crown repair pros serve Holden Heights with free inspections and honest written estimates.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
Crown repair items on your written estimate
- Full crown removal down to sound masonry
- Cure time before the next fire
- Separate lines for cap, flashing or masonry work
- Weather window for coating or pouring
Crown repair with the right materials
Streaks and white deposits below the crown
Dark streaks running down from the top of the chimney, or white powdery deposits on the brick just below the crown, both point to water moving through the masonry. The white deposit is efflorescence, minerals carried out of the brick as the water dries on the surface.
Brick Industry Association guidance on efflorescence ties it to water moving through masonry, so scrubbing the stain off does not stop it. We look for the source at the top, fix the crown or whatever is letting water in, and then the brick can finally dry out.
Once the source is fixed, the deposits usually fade as the brick dries and rain rinses the surface. Stubborn stains can be cleaned with methods suited to brick, and we explain the options. Cleaning before the leak is stopped only brings the stains back.
A rusty damper that starts at the crown
When the damper plate rusts shut or the firebox floor shows orange stains, water is reaching the inside of the chimney. A cracked crown is often how the water gets there.
We look at the top first when the damper is rusty, because repairing the damper without stopping the leak just brings the rust back. The estimate lists the crown work and any damper work separately, and you decide the order.
A damper rusted by crown leaks can sometimes be freed and cleaned once the water stops. If it has rusted through, it needs replacing. Our technician checks the damper during the crown inspection and tells you which situation you have.
Moss and debris on the crown
A crown with moss, leaves or dark growth on it stays damp longer after every rain. The growth holds water against the concrete and hides cracks underneath it.
Our crew clears the surface before inspecting, so we see the real condition. If the crown underneath is sound, cleaning it and correcting the drainage or adding a coating may be all it needs.
Growth on the crown also keeps the top damp, which wears out any coating sooner. After cleaning, our technicians look at why it was growing, whether shade, debris or a low spot, and address the cause when it is part of the crown repair.
Crown repair that fits the rest of the chimney
A new crown should look like it belongs on your chimney. The overhang, the thickness and the finish are sized to the chimney, so the top looks tidy from the street and the drip edge still does its job.
Our crew talks through the look before building the forms. If you have a preference about the edge profile or finish, tell us at the inspection and we will say what works with the drainage the crown needs.
Our crew also makes sure the new crown lines up with the chimney faces. A crown that is square and even looks better and sheds water more evenly. We check the finished edges from the ground before we pack up.
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Common questions about crown repair
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.
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.
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