Chimney crowns assessed and repaired in Tamiami
If a coating will not hold on your crown, we say so and explain what replacement involves.
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When the crown at the chimney top needs work
- A crown patch that has cracked again
- Dampness at the fireplace after heavy rain
- No overhang past the brick face
- Sections of crown that look lifted
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Crown sealing, patching and rebuilding
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.
Filling voids and cracks within the coating
A crown coating is brushed on thick enough to fill the small voids and cracks in the surface. A gap that looks too wide to fill evenly is checked against the product instructions before anything goes on. Those instructions decide which approach fits.
We explain which cracks are being filled and which are simply being covered. That keeps the estimate honest about the extent of the work. If a gap turns out wider or deeper than it looked, we stop and describe it before changing the method.
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.
The order of work at the chimney top
When several parts at the top need attention, the order matters. Loose brick below the crown is dealt with before anything else. The crown comes next, with its flue joints sealed. The cap and any damper go back on last.
Working in that order avoids fitting new parts over a surface that is about to change. We explain the sequence on your estimate and note which items you have approved. If you choose to delay one item, we explain how that affects the others.
Your crown repair scope in writing
- Crown surface and edge condition
- Reinforcement planned for a new crown
- Protection for roof covering and brick faces
- Debris removal and haul-away
Answers about chimney crown work
Can you repair the crown without removing the chimney cap?
Sometimes a coating can be applied around the cap fixings. A new crown usually means taking the cap off and setting it back afterwards. We explain whether the cap can be reused or whether its condition makes it a separate item.
Can a crown be replaced with a precast concrete top?
Where the chimney size and access allow it, a precast crown is an option, and brick industry guidance rates prefabricated tops well. It is set on a mortar bed with a bond break. We explain whether precast or cast in place suits your chimney.
Will crown work damage my roof covering?
The roof is protected where we stand, stage material and apply products. Spills are cleaned as the work proceeds. Tell us about fragile roofing before the visit so the access plan accounts for it.
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- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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