Cracked chimney crown in Bronson? Ask our pros

A crown that sheds water keeps the whole chimney dry. Free inspection and repair for homes in Bronson.

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Getting a new cap? Check the crown first

Planning a new chimney cap? A cap that fastens to a cracked crown won't hold as well, and the crown will keep letting water in around the cap's base no matter how good the cap is.

Any cap job starts with the crown, and you'll know if it needs sealing or rebuilding before the cap goes on. Doing the crown and the cap on the same visit saves a second setup on the roof. Each job has a separate price, so the money is easy to follow. Talk to our pros about crown and cap work together in Bronson at (352) 675-6366.

The 2020 Census put the population of Bronson at 1,140. Bronson lies inland from the Gulf and Atlantic coasts.

What's Included

Crowns our pros put right in Bronson

Broken crowns removed and cast new
Short or broken flue tiles repaired first
Multi-flue crowns sloped away from every tile
One visit for crown and cap work together

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Local Conditions

Checking a crown you can't see

Crowns on homes in Bronson sit above the roofline, out of sight from the yard. Most crown problems stay hidden until water shows up in the firebox or attic. Our specialists inspect the crown up close on every chimney visit, so hairline cracks get sealed before they turn into a leak or a rebuild. A free look now can save a much bigger repair later.

Our Process

Crown work in Bronson, in the order it's done

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

Crown pros who read the cracks first

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

You'll see the crown from the yard and hear what we found in everyday terms.

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 Bronson 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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Three kinds of crown crack

Crown cracks fall into three groups, and the group decides the fix. Hairline cracks are fine surface lines, from the concrete shrinking as it cured or from heating and cooling over the years. Open cracks are wide enough to see into, and they carry water straight down into the brick.

Loose sections rock or lift when pressed, which means the crown has cracked through and let go. Our pros check every crack by eye and by hand and note which group it falls into. Hairlines take a coating, open cracks take a fill and a coating, and loose sections call for a new crown.

Crowns cast off site

Precast crowns are cast at ground level in a mold, cured under control, then lifted onto the chimney. The Brick Industry Association notes that precast crowns generally perform better than cast-in-place ones, since shrinkage cracking happens before the crown is set in place.

It's set on a mortar bed with a bond break and flexible seals around the flue tiles. Our specialists recommend precast where the chimney is a standard shape and the crown can be lifted to the roof safely. Where the chimney is irregular or access is tight, a crown cast in place with the same details is the better choice.

When patching a crown stops making sense

Patching works on a crown that's sound apart from a few cracks. It doesn't work on a crown that's flat, feathered at the edges, cracked right through in several places or breaking loose from the brick.

Our specialists weigh the crown's shape, thickness and how many cracks run through it before recommending a patch. When the cost of patching gets close to a new crown, or the patch would only buy a season or two, they'll say so and price both. You decide, with the numbers side by side and the reasons noted on the quote. Neither choice is pushed on you.

Free Inspection

What the free crown check looks at

Seals around each flue tile where it passes through the crown
Masonry just below the crown, for water damage
Signs of crown leaks inside, at the damper and smoke chamber
Coating, patch or new crown, each option with its price

Claim 10% off your first service

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

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FAQs

Which crown fix do you need?

Can you repair my chimney crown in Bronson?

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

Can you look at the crown the same day in Bronson?

Same-day inspections are available when the schedule has room. If water is coming in, tell us on the call and a temporary cover can go on first. Reach our crown pros about Bronson at (352) 675-6366.

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