Chimney crown repair and sealing for homes in Fort Lauderdale
Sealing, patching or a new cast crown for homes in Fort Lauderdale, chosen from what the inspection finds.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Crown trouble you can spot without a ladder
- Water standing on the crown after rain
- Dried or split caulk around the flue
- Moss or growth holding on the crown
- Crown and brick separating along the top course
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How we approach crown repair in Fort Lauderdale
Naming the crown and the rain cap correctly
Two parts share the top of a masonry chimney. The crown is the concrete, stone or metal surface over the brick. The rain cap is the hood and screen fastened above the flue opening. People often use one name for both.
The names matter on an estimate. A cap priced for a crown fault leaves the water path open, and the reverse spends money in the wrong place. We name each part on your chimney, describe its condition separately and let you approve the work item by item.
The brick courses right under the crown
The top few courses of brick take water from any crown that fails. Their joints may wash out and their faces may flake. Once the old crown comes off, their condition is much easier to see.
We tell you before removal that the top courses will be assessed, and what happens if they are loose. Relaying or repointing that brick is masonry work with its own line on the estimate. We stop and explain before adding it, so the crown price does not grow without your approval.
Booking crown work soon after the inspection
The inspection costs nothing, and approving work promptly has a benefit. Book any service on the estimate inside 72 hours of your free inspection, and 10% comes off it. That includes crown sealing, crown replacement and any separate item you choose.
The window counts from your own inspection, not from a date on a calendar. Take the time you need to read the estimate and ask questions inside those hours. We answer by phone or in writing, whichever you prefer, so the decision is an informed one.
Coating a newly formed crown
A new concrete crown does not always need a coating. A well-formed crown with slope, overhang, drip and sealed flue joints sheds water on its own. Some owners still ask for a coating as extra protection.
If you want one, we explain what the product adds and when it can be applied after the concrete has cured. The coating is listed as its own item. We would rather tell you it is optional than add it to every job without a reason.
Crown inspection points for homes in Fort Lauderdale
- Sealant joint around the flue tiles
- Removal of loose or hollow sections
- Flue liner projection above the crown
- Water path notes for leak questions
Crown repair questions from homes in Fort Lauderdale
Can you repair the crown without removing the chimney cap?
Sometimes a coating can be applied around the cap fixings. A new crown usually means taking the cap off and setting it back afterwards. We explain whether the cap can be reused or whether its condition makes it a separate item.
What if my chimney has a metal top instead of concrete?
Some masonry chimneys carry a metal or stone top rather than cast concrete. A framed chimney with a sheet-metal cover has no crown at all. We identify which one you have before suggesting any crown work.
What should I tell you when I call about the crown?
Mention what you have seen, such as concrete pieces on the roof, a stain inside or cracks visible from the yard. Tell us about earlier patches or coatings and any appliance that vents through the chimney.
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