Chimney crown repair in Johnson Village
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
The crown work we price for Johnson Village homes
- Bond break and sealant joint at each flue
- Height of each flue tile above the crown
- Sealant at a metal liner top plate
- Water staining on the chimney face below
Chimney crown repair, explained for Johnson Village homeowners
The drip groove most crowns are missing
Look closely at the underside of a crown's edge. A proper crown has a groove or drip line there that breaks the path of the water. Without one, rain clings to the underside, creeps back toward the wall and runs down the chimney face instead of dropping clear.
Dark streaks under the crown edge, or darker bricks at the very top of the chimney, often point to a missing drip. Our technicians check for it on every visit. On a new crown it comes standard, and on a sound crown we tell you honestly whether adding one is practical.
On some crowns a drip can be cut into the underside of a sound edge. On others the edge is too thin or too damaged to take one, and the drip only arrives with a new crown. Our crown pros check the edge thickness before promising either option.
Protecting the roof during crown work
Crown work puts people, tools and concrete right above your roof. Our crew lays protection under the chimney, keeps materials on boards and plans a path across the roof that avoids fragile spots.
When the job is done, we clear dust and chips from the roof and the gutters around the chimney. If we notice roof damage near the chimney that was there before we started, we point it out so you know, and we never fold roofing into the crown price without asking.
We also think about where the old concrete goes. Carrying it down in buckets or bags takes longer than tossing it, but it keeps shingles, tile and plants safe. Fresh concrete gets the same care, mixed and carried so drips stay off the roof.
Checking the crown after a storm
Strong wind can knock a loose piece off a crown, and falling branches can crack it. After a big storm, look up at the chimney top from the yard. A missing corner, a new crack or chunks on the roof are all worth a phone call.
Please stay off the roof. Our crew checks the crown up close, along with the cap and flashing, and tells you whether it needs attention now or can wait. Same-day inspection slots are available when the schedule allows.
If a storm damaged the crown badly enough that pieces fell into the flue, stop using the fireplace until it has been checked. Debris can block the flue, and a broken flue tile needs repair before the next fire. Our technician checks both during the storm visit.
Rust stains around the chimney top
Orange or brown stains on the crown or down the chimney face usually come from a rusting cap, rusted anchors or steel inside a cracked crown. Each one has a different fix.
Our technicians trace the rust to its source during the inspection. If the steel inside the crown is rusting and splitting the concrete, the crown needs replacing. If the cap is the source, the fix happens at the cap.
Rust streaks can usually be cleaned once the source is fixed. If the stain comes from steel inside the crown, cleaning it without fixing the crown only removes the evidence. We fix the cause first, then talk about cleaning if you want the brick restored.
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Crown repair questions we hear often
Is the crown the same thing as the chimney cap?
No. The crown is the concrete slab poured over the masonry at the top, around the flue, while the cap is the screened metal cover that shields the flue opening itself. Many chimneys need work on only one of them. Your written estimate lists each part separately.
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.
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