Rebuilding chimney crowns for homes in Lawtey

Gray grit in the gutters? Book a free inspection in Lawtey and find out what your chimney crown needs.

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Crowns on chimneys with several flues

Does your chimney have two or three flues coming through the crown? Each flue tile needs its own flexible seal where it passes through, and the crown has to slope away from all of them without leaving low spots between.

Our pros form and slope a multi-flue crown so water runs off every side, seal each flue tile with a bond break, and check that the flues stand high enough above the crown. If one tile is broken at the top, it's repaired before the new crown goes on. Talk to our specialists about a multi-flue crown in Lawtey by dialing (352) 675-6366.

Lawtey is on our Bradford County list of places we serve. When the 2020 Census counted Lawtey, it found 636 residents.

What's Included

Hairline seals up to new cast crowns

Short or broken flue tiles repaired first
One visit for crown and cap work together
Crown repairs in Lawtey backed by our warranty
Curing times spelled out for homes in Lawtey

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Local Conditions

Gutters full of crown grit

Finding gray grit in the gutters of your home in Lawtey? Pieces of the crown wash down the roof as it breaks up, and the gutter is where they end up. Our pros match the grit to what they find on the crown and tell you whether it's surface wear that a coating can handle or a crown that's breaking apart and needs rebuilding.

Our Process

Cracks read, crown sealed, cure recorded

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

Crowns built to shed water in Lawtey

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

Local, family-run crown specialists who come back if a repair doesn't hold.

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 Lawtey 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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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.

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.

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.

Free Inspection

Your crown, inspected free

Cracks across the crown, sorted into hairline, open or loose
Masonry just below the crown, for water damage
Grit or concrete pieces in the gutters below the chimney
Signs of crown leaks inside, at the damper and smoke chamber

Claim 10% off your first service

Crack in the crown? Book your first repair with our pros today and it's 10% off.

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FAQs

Quick answers about chimney crowns

What does the seal around the flue tile do?

It lets the flue tile and the concrete move separately as they heat and cool, so neither cracks the other. The building code asks for a caulked joint there, and our pros make it flexible.

Does crown repair come with a warranty?

Yes, our workmanship warranty covers the crowns we seal or rebuild, and the quote records exactly what was done. Reserve your free crown inspection in Lawtey at (352) 675-6366.

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