Crown repairs for chimneys in Archer, FL

Hairline cracks coated, open cracks filled, broken crowns cast new. Free inspection for chimney crowns in Archer.

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Gray grit in the gutters

Cleaning the gutters and finding gray, sandy grit or small chunks of concrete below the chimney? That can be the crown breaking up. The crown is the concrete slab across the top of the chimney, and as it weathers and cracks, pieces wash down the roof into the gutters.

Up on the roof, our pros read the crown's cracks and tell you whether it can be sealed or needs rebuilding. Both options come with prices on the quote before anything is started. Catching it while it's still sealable saves a bigger job later. Talk to a local pro about the crown on your home in Archer by phoning (352) 675-6366.

About 14 miles, measured point to point, lie between Archer and the Gainesville reference point. Our specialists serve Archer as part of Alachua County.

What's Included

Slope, overhang, drip edge and flue seal

Flat crowns rebuilt with a proper slope
Crowns cast ahead and set on a mortar bed
One visit for crown and cap work together
Crown repairs in Archer backed by our warranty

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Local Conditions

Crown seals in full sun

The flexible sealant around each flue tile on a crown in Archer takes direct sun and heat from the flue below. Over the years it dries out and pulls away from the tile. Our pros check those seals whenever they're on the roof and replace any that have cracked, since a failed seal lets water run down the outside of the tile into the chimney.

Our Process

Your crown, read before it's repaired

Read every crack

Our pros sort the cracks, check the slope, edge and flue seals, and look for rust inside.
Choose seal or rebuild

You see a coating, a patch and a new crown priced side by side where each fits.
Repair in the right weather

Coatings go on dry crowns; new crowns get forms, reinforcement, slope and a drip edge.
Cure and show you

The crown is covered to cure, flue joints are sealed, and you get the waiting time written out.

Why Choose Us

Family-owned, and fussy about slope

Locally owned and run
A family-run company
100% satisfaction guarantee
Your inspection is free
Same-day visits available
Arrange a visit, take 10% off

New crowns get a slope, an overhang and a drip edge, as the building code calls for.

Your written price is freeYou get free written prices for sealing and for rebuilding, side by side.
Family owned and runFamily owned, and we build crowns in Archer the way we'd want our own built.
Our workmanship warrantyEach crown we seal or rebuild is listed on the quote with our workmanship warranty beside it.

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Why the crown edge shouldn't taper to nothing

Crown edges that thin out to a knife-edge look tidy on the day they're poured, but thin concrete cracks and chips first. The Brick Industry Association advises against feathering the crown edge for that reason.

Our pros build the edge with real thickness, formed square and finished with a drip underneath, so it holds up to weather and to anyone who has to work on the roof. It's one of the first places they look on an existing crown, since a crumbling edge tells them how the crown was built and how long the rest will last. A square edge also gives a cap's anchors something solid to grip.

What grit in the gutters tells you

Gray, sandy grit or small pieces of concrete in the gutter below a chimney are pieces of the crown washing off as it weathers. It's one of the few crown problems you can spot without a ladder.

A little grit can come from surface wear on an aging crown. Chunks, or grit that keeps coming back after every rain, mean the crown is breaking up. Our specialists match what's in the gutter to what they find on the crown and tell you where it falls on the scale from seal to rebuild. It's worth a look before the pieces get bigger.

Keeping the flue seals in shape

The flexible sealant around each flue tile at the crown takes sun, rain and heat from the flue. Over the years, it dries, cracks and pulls away, and water finds its way down the outside of the tile.

We check those seals on every visit to the roof and replace any that have failed, cutting out the old sealant, fitting a new backer rod where needed and tooling fresh sealant into the joint. It's a small maintenance job that protects the whole crown, and it's priced on its own when it's all that's needed. Old sealant is cut out in full before the new bead goes in.

Free Inspection

The crown and cap, checked at no charge

Overhang past the brick and whether a drip edge is there
Rust stains or straight cracks that point to steel inside
Grit or concrete pieces in the gutters below the chimney
Coating, patch or new crown, each option with its price

Claim 10% off your first service

Seal or rebuild the crown in Archer; a first booking is 10% off.

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FAQs

Crown questions from homeowners in Archer

Can you repair my chimney crown in Archer?

We can. Grit in the gutters or a crack visible from the yard is reason enough to have our pros up top in Archer, and the crown, cap and flue seals get a free look before anything is priced.

How long before I can use the fireplace?

That varies with the repair. A coating needs a dry spell to cure, and a new concrete crown needs a few days to gain strength. Our pros put the waiting time on the quote.

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