Chimney crown repair and sealing for homes in Hollywood
Crown repair from a locally owned team that explains each step and backs the work with a warranty.
- 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
- Concrete chips in the gutter
- Pieces missing from the crown corners
- Sections of crown that look lifted
- Water marks on a ceiling beside the chimney
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Crown repair choices for homes in Hollywood
When a crown coating is the right answer
A crown coating is a flexible membrane brushed over the top. It suits a crown that is still firm, still sloped and still attached, with cracks that have not broken it apart. In that situation it can be a measured, proportionate repair.
We explain what the coating will and will not do before you approve it. It keeps water out of the surface it covers. It does not restore missing concrete, add slope to a flat top or fix a failed seal at the flue. Those need their own work.
Using the fireplace during and after crown work
A fire sends heat and gases up past a crown that may still be curing. For that reason, fireplace use is usually paused while crown work is in progress. The waiting time afterwards depends on the material used and the weather during curing.
We give you written instructions at the end of the job. They say when the fireplace can be used and what to watch for. If an appliance other than the fireplace vents into the chimney, tell us before we start so its flue stays clear throughout.
Comparing chimney crown estimates fairly
Crown estimates can describe very different jobs under the same name. One may mean a coating, another a patch and another a new crown. Comparing prices only makes sense when the scopes match.
Ask each contractor how they handle slope, overhang, drip edge and the bond break at the flue. Ask what happens to loose concrete and what product is used. Our estimate answers those questions in writing, so you can compare it line by line with any other proposal.
Protecting a new crown while it cures
New concrete needs the right conditions while it gains strength. Strong sun, drying wind and heavy rain can all harm a fresh surface. The protection used depends on the weather on the day and the material chosen.
We explain how the new crown will be protected and how long the work area must be left alone. If the chimney has to stay covered, we say so. Keep ladders and roof traffic away from the crown until we confirm it can be touched.
Crown work we price line by line
- Crown surface and edge condition
- Slope and drainage off the top
- Bond break at each flue liner
- Reinforcement planned for a new crown
What people ask about crown sealing
Will a new cap stop water coming through the crown?
No. A cap covers the flue opening, while the crown covers the masonry around it. Water that enters through a broken crown keeps entering under a new cap. We check both parts and price each one on its own line.
How does the inspection discount apply to crown repair?
Approve crown work in the 72 hours after your free inspection and a 10% discount applies to it. The window runs from your own inspection, and it covers any service on the estimate you book in that time.
Do you seal the crown and the chimney brick at the same visit?
They are separate products and decisions. A crown coating treats the top surface. A water repellent for brick is considered only after cracks and joints are repaired, and it should let the masonry breathe. Each appears as its own line.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo