Cracked chimney crown in Cross Creek? Ask our pros

Crown and cap done together saves a second trip up the roof. Free inspection for chimneys in Cross Creek.

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Chunks of concrete where the crown used to be

Found chunks of concrete on the roof or a piece of the crown lifting at a corner? The crown has cracked through and started to break away. Loose pieces can slide off the roof, and the open gaps let rain pour into the masonry.

Anything loose comes off, the brick underneath is checked for damage, and the crown is rebuilt with a slope, an overhang and a drip edge. If rain is due before the new crown can go on, a temporary cover protects the chimney top. You'll see every step priced. Reserve a crown rebuild for your home in Cross Creek by calling (352) 675-6366.

About 18 miles, measured point to point, lie between Cross Creek and the Gainesville reference point. Our specialists serve Cross Creek as part of Alachua County.

What's Included

Slope, overhang, drip edge and flue seal

Fine cracks sealed with a flexible coating
Open cracks cleaned out and filled
Flue tile seals cut out and redone flexibly
One visit for crown and cap work together

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Local Conditions

Crown work timed around the weather

Coatings and fresh concrete on a crown in Cross Creek both need the right weather: dry, and inside the maker's temperature range. Drying too fast on a hot, sunny roof weakens the surface. Our pros schedule crown work for the right time of day, mist hot surfaces where the instructions allow, and cover new concrete so it cures slowly. If rain threatens, the work waits.

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 Cross Creek 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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Letting the concrete cure properly

New concrete gains strength slowly, and drying out too fast weakens the surface and invites cracks. That's why a fresh crown is kept damp and covered for its first days instead of left to bake in the sun.

Our specialists cover a new crown after the pour and tell you how long before the fireplace can be used. Rain on concrete that hasn't set can wash out the surface, so they watch the forecast and schedule pours for a dry stretch. The waiting time is written on your quote, so you can plan around it. New concrete that cures slowly ends up stronger and less likely to crack.

Crowns and caps work as a pair

The crown keeps water out of the brick; the cap keeps it out of the flue. Either one failing lets water into the chimney, and one can damage the other. A cap fastened into a cracked crown won't hold, and a crown without a cap lets rain run down every flue.

So every crown job includes the cap too. Doing the crown and fitting or refitting the cap on the same visit saves a second setup on the roof. An outside-mount cap that covers the whole crown also shelters the concrete from rain, and that option is priced alongside a single-flue cap.

Why crowns need a close look

From the ground, a crown is a gray line at the top of the chimney. Hairline cracks, a failed flue seal, a feathered edge or a flat surface holding water can't be seen from there, and binoculars only help a little.

From the roof or a ladder, our specialists can see and touch every crack and check the slope with a level. They'll describe what they found and point out the crown from the yard so it makes sense. Inspecting costs you nothing, and it's the surest way to know what the crown really needs.

Free Inspection

The crown and cap, checked at no charge

Height of each flue tile above the crown, and any broken tops
Rust stains or straight cracks that point to steel inside
Whether the top is a real crown or a thin mortar wash
Masonry just below the crown, for water damage

Claim 10% off your first service

Book your crown repair today and claim a 10% discount on your first service.

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FAQs

Crown questions from homeowners in Cross Creek

Can a cracked crown be sealed instead of replaced?

If the cracks are hairline or a few open ones in an otherwise sound crown, yes, with a fill and a flexible coating. Loose pieces, a flat top or cracks right through mean a new crown. Our specialists price both where both could work.

What's wrong with a mortar crown?

A thin mortar layer cracks quickly and its feathered edge breaks away. The Florida Building Code wants the top in concrete, metal or stone, pitched to shed water and finished with a drip, and our pros build crowns to that standard.

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