Chimney crowns assessed and repaired in Melrose Park
Get a clear choice between coating a sound crown and replacing one that has come apart.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When the crown at the chimney top needs work
- A crown patch that has cracked again
- Pieces missing from the crown corners
- Water marks on a ceiling beside the chimney
- Crown and brick separating along the top course
Jump to
Getting the chimney crown right in Melrose Park
Ask which crown product is proposed and why
A crown estimate should say more than sealing. Ask which type of product is proposed, what it is meant to do and what surface it needs. A crown coating, a water repellent and a sealant each have a different job.
We name the product type on your estimate and explain why it suits your crown. If the recommendation is a new crown instead, we explain which conditions ruled out a coating. Clear answers let you compare our proposal with any other you receive, on the same terms.
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.
When a new crown is more than you need
The opposite mistake happens too. A crown with fine surface cracks and good slope does not always need to be torn out. Replacing a sound crown adds cost and disruption without improving how the top sheds water.
If your crown is firm and well shaped, we tell you so. A coating, resealed flue joints or a small edge repair may be enough. We explain the reasons behind a limited scope just as carefully as we would explain a full replacement.
Repairing one damaged section of a crown
A crown that is sound except for one broken section can sometimes be repaired locally. Loose material is removed back to firm concrete, and the section is rebuilt with a compatible repair material shaped to match the slope and edge.
A local repair only makes sense when the rest of the crown is in good condition. We explain where the repair begins and ends and how it will meet the existing surface. If a coating over the whole top is also advised, that is listed as its own item.
Your crown repair scope in writing
- Overhang and drip edge check
- Crack preparation before any coating
- Precast crown option where the top allows
- Water path notes for leak questions
Chimney crown questions we hear
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 you repair the crown on a stone or stucco chimney?
The code allows a concrete, metal or stone top on a masonry chimney, and a stucco or stone face does not change the crown's job. We assess the top the same way and treat repairs to the sides as separate 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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
Proudly American
Local service. Careful repairs. A fireplace worth coming home to.
Call Now (645) 465-4171We received your request
Our team will contact you to arrange your inspection.
Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo