Chimney crown repair in McDonald
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
- Removal of failed coatings, tar or caulk
- Full crown removal down to sound masonry
- Sealant at a metal liner top plate
- Separate lines for cap, flashing or masonry work
Chimney crown repair, explained for McDonald homeowners
Hairline cracks on a sound crown
Fine cracks across a crown that is otherwise solid are common, and they are welcome news at any crown inspection. The concrete still has its strength, and the cracks can be cleaned, filled and covered with a coating made for chimney crowns.
Our crew taps the whole surface to confirm the concrete around the cracks is sound before recommending a coating. If it is, the repair is usually a single visit for McDonald homeowners. We give you the coating's name and the care instructions in writing.
Sealing hairline cracks early keeps a crown in service far longer than waiting for them to open. Once water starts moving through them, the concrete around the cracks weakens and a coating job turns into a rebuild. A yearly look is usually enough to catch them in time.
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.
A written crown estimate before any work
Every crown job starts with a free inspection and a written estimate. It lists what we found, what we recommend and what each item costs. Nothing starts until you approve it.
The estimate separates the crown from the cap, the flashing and any masonry, so you can compare it with another company's proposal item by item. You keep it whether you book with us or not.
The estimate also records what we did not find. If the flue, cap and flashing looked sound, we say so. That way you know the crown repair addresses the real problem and you are not left wondering about the rest of the chimney top.
Same-day crown inspections when available
If you just found a chunk of crown on the lawn or water in the firebox, waiting weeks for a look is hard. When our schedule allows, we offer same-day inspection slots.
Call early in the day for the widest choice of times. If the crown needs a quick temporary measure to keep rain out before the repair, our technician explains it and lists it on the estimate.
A temporary measure might mean a cover over a badly damaged crown or clearing debris from a flue it has fallen into. These are short-term steps to keep water out and the fireplace safe until the repair is scheduled, and we explain them clearly.
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Crown repair questions we hear often
Can you repair the crown on a stucco or block chimney?
Yes. Stucco and block chimneys have crowns too, and the edges need extra care where the crown meets the finish. We look at how water leaves the top and how the crown ties into the wall below before recommending a repair.
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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