Your chimney crown repair team in Thornton Park
A free inspection, straight answers about repair or rebuild, and crown work backed by our workmanship warranty.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
Crown repair items on your written estimate
- Tap test for hollow or loose crown sections
- Condition of the crown edges and overhang
- Debris removal and roof cleanup
- Cure time before the next fire
How we repair chimney crowns in Thornton Park
Why thin crown edges break first
When a crown tapers to a thin edge at the outside of the chimney, that edge has almost no strength. It cracks, lifts and lets water under the rest of the crown. The Brick Industry Association advises against feathered cap edges for exactly this reason.
A crown our crew builds keeps its thickness all the way out to the drip edge. If your crown has feathered edges that are already cracking, patching them usually buys little time. We explain the difference in the estimate and let you choose the route.
Thin edges also hint at how the crown was built. A top finished by troweling mortar out to nothing usually lacks reinforcement and a bond break as well. When we see feathered edges, we check those details too, since they tend to fail together.
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.
Cleanup once the crown is finished
Concrete work is messy. Chips, dust and form lumber end up on the roof, in the gutters and around the yard when nobody takes charge of them.
Our crew carries the old crown down, sweeps the roof around the chimney, checks the gutters below and hauls everything away. The last thing we do before leaving your property is walk the yard with you.
We also check the firebox and the area around the fireplace inside, in case any dust found its way down. The flue is covered during the work, but a final look costs nothing and makes sure you find the house the way you left it.
What you receive when the crown work is done
At the end of the job we show you the finished crown and explain what was done. You get the product names, the cure time before the next fire and any care instructions in writing.
If we noticed anything else on the chimney that needs watching, it goes on the same sheet. You will know what was fixed, what was left alone and why, long after the ladder comes down.
The handover sheet is useful later too. If you sell the house, it shows a buyer's inspector what was done and when. If a question comes up down the road, you have the product names and the scope in one place.
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Chimney crown repair questions in Thornton Park
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.
What if more damage turns up once the old crown comes off?
Sometimes the top rows of brick under a failed crown are loose. If we find that, we stop, show you and explain the extra work and its price before going further. Nothing is added to the job without your approval.
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- Free inspection
- No hidden fees
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