Chimney crown repair and rebuilds in Ocoee
Keep water out of the brick below. Our crown repair pros serve Ocoee with free inspections and honest written estimates.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
What we check on your chimney crown
- Height of each flue tile above the crown
- Crown coating where the concrete is sound
- Loose top courses of brick under the crown
- 10% off any service booked within 72 hours
How we repair chimney crowns in Ocoee
Loose brick under a failed crown
Water coming through a cracked crown for a long time loosens the top few rows of brick. The mortar washes out, the bricks shift, and a new crown would have nothing solid to sit on.
If we find loose brick at the top, we relay those courses before casting the new crown. That work goes on the estimate as masonry, separate from the crown itself, so you see what each part involves. The same local crew handles both, so nothing falls between two contractors.
Relaid courses use a mortar suited to the existing brick where practical, so the repair blends in. Once those courses have set, the crown forms go on and the job continues. Your estimate shows how many courses we expect to relay, based on what the inspection found.
Room for the flue to vent under a cap
When a cap sits on a new crown, it still has to let the flue vent freely. Section R1003.9.3 of the Florida Building Code, Residential, covers rain caps on masonry chimneys and requires enough open area under the cap for the flue it serves.
Our technicians match any cap we fit to the flue size and set it so the new crown drains around it. A cap that chokes the flue causes draft trouble inside the house, so sizing it correctly is part of the crown job from the beginning.
Caps also carry screens that keep animals and debris out. A clogged screen restricts the flue much like an undersized cap. When we check the crown, we look at the screen as well and clean or replace it as needed, listing any cap work separately.
Yearly checks that catch crown cracks early
NFPA 211, the national standard for chimneys and fireplaces, sets a yearly chimney inspection. Crown cracks start small, and a yearly look catches them while a coating can still handle the job.
If it has been a while since anyone looked at the top of your chimney, book a free inspection. Our technician checks the crown along with the cap, flue and firebox, and you get a written summary of what was found and what can wait.
A yearly check does not have to be a big event. Our technician looks at the crown, cap and flue top from the roof and at the firebox from inside, then tells you whether anything needs attention. Plenty of years the answer is simply that everything looks fine.
Crown pieces turning up in the gutter
Small gray chunks of concrete in the gutter below the chimney are a common first clue that the crown is breaking up. They usually come from edges and corners that have cracked loose.
Keep a piece if you find one and mention it when you call. Our technician checks the whole crown, since loose edges rarely fail alone, and explains how much of the top is still sound.
Pieces in the gutter can also clog downspouts and send water over the edge of the roof. Our crew clears the gutters around the chimney after crown work, and we mention any gutter issues we notice so you can deal with them.
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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 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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