Repairing and replacing chimney crowns in Lauderdale Lakes
Upfront pricing for crown work, with any extra item explained before it is added to the job.
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What a failing crown shows from the ground
- A gap beside a flue tile
- Dried or split caulk around the flue
- A crown patch that has cracked again
- Dampness at the fireplace after heavy rain
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Crown sealing, patching and rebuilding
The workmanship warranty on crown work
The agreed crown work is covered by our workmanship warranty. That covers how we did the job you approved. It sits alongside the product instructions, which describe how the material itself should be treated while it cures.
If something about the crown concerns you after the job, call us and describe it. The written record helps us compare what you see with what was done. Problems from a separate part, such as a damaged cap or flashing, are discussed openly as their own items.
Straight cracks across the middle of the crown
A single straight crack across a crown often follows a line of stress from shrinkage or movement. It may be fine and stable, or it may widen over time. The difference shows in its edges and whether the concrete on both sides is still firm.
We look at the crack width, whether the sides sit level with each other and whether water has stained the brick below it. A stable crack in sound concrete may be filled and coated. A crack with one side lower than the other points to movement and a different repair.
Crowns on homes with more than one chimney
A house may have more than one chimney, and their crowns may not fail at the same pace. One may face more weather or have been repaired more recently. Each needs its own look.
We inspect each chimney you ask about and list its findings separately. You can approve work on one without committing to the others. If a chimney is no longer used, we still check its crown, because an unused chimney can let water into the house just as easily.
Renewing a crown coating later on
A crown coating is a protective layer, and its condition should be checked from time to time. Weather, roof traffic during other work and movement of the crown can wear or damage it. A worn area lets water back into the concrete.
During maintenance visits we look at the coating for thin spots, lifting edges or cracks. Local touch-ups may be possible when the base is still sound. We explain whether renewal makes sense and list it separately, so you can see it as maintenance rather than a new repair.
Your crown repair scope in writing
- Bond break at each flue liner
- Protection for roof covering and brick faces
- Flue liner projection above the crown
- Mortar wash assessment and removal
Questions to ask before crown repair
Will you tell me if the brick under the crown is damaged?
Yes. Once the old crown is off, the top courses are easy to see. If loose brick or failed joints turn up, we stop, show you the condition and price that work as a separate item before continuing.
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.
Can crown repair stop the stain on my ceiling?
It can, if the crown is the confirmed entry point. Stains near a chimney can also come from flashing, the cap or the brick face. We explain which parts we checked, and we add a hose water test only if this job calls for one.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo