Chimney crown replacement and repair across Goulds
Book the crown work while your free inspection is less than 72 hours old, and 10% comes off.
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Clues that the chimney crown lets water in
- A crack running outward from a flue
- Concrete chips in the gutter
- No overhang past the brick face
- Pieces missing from the crown corners
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Crown repair that starts with an assessment
The drip edge under a crown overhang
The residential code asks for a drip edge on the top of a masonry chimney. The drip breaks the path of water along the underside of the overhang, so it falls clear instead of creeping back to the brick. A missing or blocked drip lets the top courses stay wet.
On a new cast crown, the drip is formed into the underside as the concrete is shaped. On a precast unit, it is part of the casting. When we inspect an existing crown, we look under the edge to see whether a drip exists and whether it still works.
Layers of old patches on a crown
Some crowns carry several patches from different visits. Each layer may be a different material, and they do not always bond to each other. Water can travel between layers and appear somewhere unexpected.
Tell us what you know about earlier crown work, even if it is only a rough idea. We assess whether the layers can stay or need to come off. A new product applied over a stack of failing patches can only perform as well as the weakest layer underneath it.
Start with a free crown inspection
Crown work begins with a free inspection. We look at the crown surface, edges, slope, overhang and drip, the joints at each flue, the cap fixings and the brick just below. The findings are explained on site in plain words.
You then receive a free written estimate with each item on its own line. There is no charge for the visit and no obligation to proceed. If the crown is sound and needs nothing yet, we tell you that too, and explain what to watch for.
Thin edges and broken crown corners
Crown corners take weather from two sides and can be the first place to break. Where the concrete thins near the edge, small pieces loosen and fall. The broken edge then lets water into the top of the brick.
A broken corner can sometimes be rebuilt with a compatible repair material if the rest of the crown is sound. If several corners have gone or the edge is thin all the way round, we explain replacement instead. Coating over a crumbling edge only hides it for a short time.
The crown repair items you approve
- Overhang and drip edge check
- Elastomeric crown coating where suitable
- Reinforcement planned for a new crown
- Upfront price for each crown item
Answers about chimney crown work
Is a mortar wash on top of my chimney the same as a crown?
It sits in the same place, but a thin sloped mortar topping is not built like a formed crown. Brick industry guidance warns that thin, feathered edges are more prone to deterioration. We check whether yours can be coated or should be replaced.
Do I need to be home while you work on the crown?
Not always. We need access to the roof and a clear area below the chimney. Tell us about gates, pets or parked cars. We walk you through the findings before work starts and again when the job is finished.
Can I coat the crown myself with a product from the store?
A crown coating only works on firm, clean and dry concrete, and it cannot hold loose pieces together. Roof work also carries real risk. If you are considering it, ask us first whether your crown is a suitable surface for any coating.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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