Chimney crown repair in Wedgewood Groves
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
What the free crown inspection looks at
- Tap test for hollow or loose crown sections
- Condition of the crown edges and overhang
- Signs of water reaching the flue or firebox
- Roof access plan for the height and pitch
The crown work behind a dry chimney
Hollow spots under the crown surface
Some crowns look fine but sound hollow when tapped. The top layer has separated from the concrete underneath, usually because water got in and worked between the layers. Those sections can break away without much warning.
Our technicians tap every part of the crown during the inspection, including areas that look perfect. A coating over a hollow surface peels off with the loose layer, so hollow sections change the recommendation to a rebuild. You hear the reason before you approve anything.
Hollow areas often sit near the edges and around the flue, where water enters first. Tapping maps them out, and the pattern shows whether the whole crown is separating or only one area. That pattern is written into your estimate so the recommendation is easy to follow.
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.
Workmanship warranty on the new crown
The crown work our crew does is backed by our workmanship warranty. It covers the repair we performed, and the terms are written on your estimate before you sign off.
If a crack reopens or the sealant pulls away within those terms, call the office and we send a technician back. Keep the estimate and handover sheet with your house papers so the details are easy to find.
Warranty coverage depends on the work being cared for as intended. A coating, for example, needs its recommended cure time before rain or fires, and we write those conditions on the handover sheet so nothing catches you off guard.
Details that help when you call about the crown
A few details help our technician plan the visit. Tell us what you have noticed, when it started, whether water shows up inside and whether anyone has worked on the chimney top before.
If you have an old estimate or inspection report, keep it handy. We read it at the free inspection so we can explain what has changed since, and whether the earlier advice still holds.
It also helps to know how the fireplace gets used. A fireplace lit every week in the cooler months puts more heat through the flue than one lit a few times a year, and that affects how the crown and flue joint behave.
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Crown repair questions we hear often
How soon can I use the fireplace after a new crown?
It depends on the material. A coating needs dry hours to set, and a newly cast crown needs time to cure before a hot fire runs beneath it. We give you the waiting time for your product in writing at handover.
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.
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- Family owned and operated
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