Chimney crown repair around Rochelle, FL

Flat mortar tops replaced with real crowns that slope and overhang, with a free inspection in Rochelle first.

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Precast or poured in place

Should the new crown be poured on the chimney or made ahead and set on it? The Brick Industry Association notes that precast crowns generally perform better than ones cast in place, since they cure under control and arrive without shrinkage cracks.

Our specialists weigh your chimney's size and shape, access to the roof and the flues it carries, then recommend one or the other. A precast crown is set on a mortar bed with a bond break; a cast-in-place crown is formed and poured on site. You'll see both options priced when both fit. Ask about the right crown for your chimney in Rochelle by calling (352) 675-6366.

In a straight line, Rochelle lies about 10 miles from the Gainesville reference point. We cover Rochelle along with the rest of our Alachua County area.

What's Included

Hairline seals up to new cast crowns

Open cracks cleaned out and filled
Broken crowns removed and cast new
Flat crowns rebuilt with a proper slope
Crown repairs in Rochelle backed by our warranty

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Local Conditions

Checking a crown you can't see

Crowns on homes in Rochelle 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

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 Rochelle

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

Every crack gets sorted into hairline, open or loose, so the fix matches the damage in Rochelle.

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 Rochelle 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.

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.

Reinforcing a new crown

Concrete shrinks as it cures, and it moves as it heats and cools. The Brick Industry Association describes shrinkage cracking as a certainty and points to reinforcement to control it, with more in the overhang where the concrete is thinnest and most exposed.

Our pros place reinforcement within the crown's thickness, clear of the surface so it stays protected by concrete. Steel set too close to the surface rusts and cracks the crown from within, which is why where the steel sits is half the job. The type of reinforcement used is written on your quote. A thicker crown protects the steel better.

Free Inspection

Your crown, inspected free

Slope of the crown surface and any spot where water sits
Height of each flue tile above the crown, and any broken tops
Cap fastening and how it bears on the crown
Weather window and curing time for the repair chosen

Claim 10% off your first service

Keep water off the chimney top in Rochelle; a first repair is 10% off.

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FAQs

Quick answers about chimney crowns

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 Rochelle at (352) 675-6366.

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

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 Rochelle at (352) 675-6366.

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