Chimney crown repair and sealing for homes in North Miami
You receive a written record of the crown work, including what was removed and what was applied.
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- 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
- Crumbling edges along the crown overhang
- Pieces missing from the crown corners
- Crown and brick separating along the top course
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Chimney crown work in North Miami, explained
What mortar crown repair should mean
A request for mortar crown repair usually concerns that thin sloped topping. Patching it with more of the same mortar can look tidy for a while. The new patch shares every weakness of the old layer, including thin edges and no drip.
We explain the options in order. A firm topping with fine cracks may take a coating. A cracked or loose topping is removed, and a new crown is formed with proper thickness, slope and overhang. You choose after seeing what the inspection found on your chimney.
Why the crown should project past the brick
A crown that stops flush with the brick face lets water run straight down the chimney. An overhang carries the water out beyond the face before it drops. That keeps the top courses of brick drier after every rain.
When a crown does not overhang, brick industry guidance suggests forming a drip another way, such as corbeled brick below it. On a new crown we build the overhang into the shape. On an existing one, we explain whether its projection is adequate or part of the reason the brick below is wet.
Staining on the brick below the crown
Streaks that run down from the top of the chimney show where water has been leaving the crown. A crown with no overhang or a failed drip lets water flow over the brick face instead of dropping clear. The stains are a record of that path.
We read the stain pattern together with the crown's shape. Streaks under one corner may point to a local break. Streaks all around the top can mean the crown sheds water badly by design. The repair differs in each case, and we explain which one we see.
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.
Crown work we price line by line
- Slope and drainage off the top
- Bond-break layer under new concrete
- Top course brick condition below the crown
- Sealant type and backer material at the flue
What people ask about crown sealing
Does crown repair include the seal around the flue tiles?
It should. The residential code calls for a caulked bond break where each flue liner passes through the crown. We check that joint, remove failed sealant and reseal it with a suitable elastomeric product as part of the agreed crown scope.
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.
Does the workmanship warranty cover crown repair in North Miami?
Yes, the agreed crown work carries our workmanship warranty. Your written record states what was done, which helps if a question comes up later. Trouble from a separate part, such as a failed cap or flashing, is discussed as its own item.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo