Rebuilding chimney crowns for homes in Inglis

Cracks in the concrete on top of your chimney? Local pros read them on your free inspection in Inglis and seal or rebuild the crown.

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Reading the cracks in your crown

Not every crack in a chimney crown means the same thing. A hairline crack across the surface is an early warning. An open crack you can slip a coin into lets water straight into the brick below. Pieces that rock or lift mean the crown has let go of the chimney.

Our specialists sort what they find into those three groups, since each has a different fix, from a flexible coating to a patch to a new crown. You'll see the reasoning and the price for each option before deciding. Reserve a free crown inspection at your home in Inglis by phoning (352) 675-6366.

The Gulf coast lies a short distance from Inglis, outside its limits. From the Gainesville reference point, Inglis is about 48 miles away in a direct line.

What's Included

Fixed on top of the chimney in Inglis

Mortar-wash tops replaced with real crowns
Multi-flue crowns sloped away from every tile
One visit for crown and cap work together
Curing times spelled out for homes in Inglis

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Local Conditions

Edges and drips close to the water

In Inglis, wind off the coast drives rain against the crown edge, where the concrete is thinnest. Feathered edges crumble first, and water then runs straight down the brick. Our specialists rebuild weak edges with real thickness and a drip underneath, so the crown throws water clear of the chimney face. A thick, square edge also resists chipping when caps or tools rest on it.

Our Process

Crown repair day in Inglis

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

Specialists for the top of your chimney

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

Thin mortar tops are replaced with real crowns instead of patched again.

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 Inglis 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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Slope that sends water away

Every crown has one job: get water off the top of the chimney before it soaks in. That takes slope, running from the flue tiles out to the edge on every side, so water can't sit anywhere on the surface.

That slope is a Florida Building Code requirement for the top of a masonry chimney. Our pros form new crowns with a steady fall from the flues to the edge and check it with a level before the concrete sets. On multi-flue chimneys, they make sure no low spot is left between the flues where water could pool. A crown that sheds water fast also dries fast.

How tall the flue tile should stand

Each flue tile should stand above the crown, so water running off the concrete can't spill into the flue and so a cap has something to grip. The Brick Industry Association recommends at least 2 inches of liner above the crown.

On older chimneys, tiles are sometimes cut flush or broken off at the top. Our specialists check the height before rebuilding a crown, and if a tile is broken, they repair or extend it first. A crown poured around a short tile leaves a weak spot right where water collects, and the cap choices shrink too. The fix for a short tile is priced separately.

Weather and crown coatings

Crown coatings are applied on a dry surface, inside the temperature range the maker gives, and with enough dry time afterward to cure before rain. Coating a damp crown or one about to be rained on is how coatings fail.

Crown coating gets scheduled around the forecast, and on warm days our pros may lightly mist a hot crown first, as the maker's instructions allow, so the coating doesn't flash-dry. If the weather turns, they'll reschedule rather than risk the work. You'll know the plan for your visit before the day comes. A coating that goes on right stays flexible and keeps sealing the hairline cracks through years of heating and cooling.

Free Inspection

Before any crown repair is priced

Overhang past the brick and whether a drip edge is there
Whether the top is a real crown or a thin mortar wash
Signs of crown leaks inside, at the damper and smoke chamber
Weather window and curing time for the repair chosen

Claim 10% off your first service

Crown sealed or cast new, and a first-time customer booking claims 10% off.

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FAQs

Asked before a crown repair in Inglis

Can you repair my chimney crown in Inglis?

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

Should the cap be replaced at the same time?

If it's rusted, loose or fastened into the damaged area, doing both on one visit saves a second setup on the roof. The crown and the cap are priced separately so you can choose.

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