Crown repairs for chimneys in Waldo, FL

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

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A flat crown that holds water

Stand on the roof after rain and see water sitting on top of the chimney? A crown built flat, or one that's settled, holds water on the concrete. That standing water soaks in through fine cracks, keeps the masonry wet and slowly breaks down the concrete.

Our specialists rebuild flat crowns with a slope from the flue out to the edge, so water runs off instead of sitting. They also check that the edge overhangs the brick and has a drip, so the runoff doesn't just run down the chimney face. Ask about reshaping a flat crown in Waldo by phoning (352) 675-6366.

The Gainesville reference point is roughly 14 miles from Waldo as the crow flies. In our service area, Waldo is grouped with Alachua County.

What's Included

Slope, overhang, drip edge and flue seal

Broken crowns removed and cast new
Mortar-wash tops replaced with real crowns
Flue tile seals cut out and redone flexibly
One visit for crown and cap work together

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Local Conditions

Mortar-wash tops inland

Some chimneys are topped with a thin mortar wash feathered out at the edge, and on a home in Waldo it cracks the same way it does anywhere else. The edges crumble first, then cracks open across the top. Our specialists replace it with a real crown that meets the building code's slope and drip-edge requirements, cast in place or precast.

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

Coatings go on only in the right weather, with wider cracks filled first on homes in Waldo.

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 Waldo 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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A metal sheet beneath the crown

The Brick Industry Association's chimney details place flashing directly below the crown, running past the inner face of the masonry and bent up to meet the flue liner, with a drip at the outer edge. It catches water that gets through the crown before it reaches the brick below.

Under a cast-in-place crown, that flashing can also serve as the bond break between the crown and the masonry. Our specialists include it on crown rebuilds where the chimney allows, and they'll explain what it adds. It's a detail you won't see from the ground, and it's one of the reasons a well-built crown lasts.

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.

Sloping a crown between several flues

A chimney with two or more flues needs a crown that slopes away from every flue tile and leaves no low spot between them. Water collecting between flues finds its way down the outside of the tiles and into the chimney.

Our pros form multi-flue crowns with the high point at the flues and a steady fall to every edge. Each tile gets its own bond break and flexible seal. They also check that the flues stand at sensible heights above the new surface, since a tile left too short becomes a weak point and makes capping harder. Every tile's height goes on the quote.

Free Inspection

The crown and cap, checked at no charge

Slope of the crown surface and any spot where water sits
Grit or concrete pieces in the gutters below the chimney
Coating, patch or new crown, each option with its price
Weather window and curing time for the repair chosen

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 Waldo

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.

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

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 Waldo at (352) 675-6366.

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