Stopping chimney leaks for homes in Cedar Key

Wet attic insulation or a damp chimney wall? Our pros check it all in Cedar Key on your free inspection.

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Heavy rain soaking through the crown

The concrete crown on top of the chimney takes rain full on. When it cracks, or when it was built flat without an overhang, water sits on it and soaks down into the brick below and the flue beside it.

Cracks, slope and edges all tell part of the story, and so does the seal around the flue tile. Fine cracks can be sealed with a flexible coating; open cracks and loose pieces call for a crown repair or a new crown. Each option comes with its price. Reserve a crown leak repair at your home in Cedar Key: (352) 675-6366.

Cedar Key Museum State Park is located inside Cedar Key. About 55 miles, measured point to point, lie between Cedar Key and the Gainesville reference point.

What's Included

Crown, cap, flashing, joints and brick

Leaks traced from the chimney top down
Missing or damaged caps replaced
Condensation ruled out before blaming the rain
Leak repairs in Cedar Key backed by our warranty

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Local Conditions

Rusting metal as a leak source near the water

In Cedar Key, salt eats galvanized flashing and chase covers faster, and a pinhole rusted through is enough to start a leak. From the ground, the metal can look fine. Our pros inspect every metal part up close, replace pitted pieces with stainless, and match the fasteners so the fix doesn't rust out in a few seasons. Salt crystals left in the brick as it dries are brushed off once the leak is fixed.

Our Process

Covered tonight, dry for good

Stop the water

If it's pouring in, a temporary cover goes over the flue top until the repair day.
Find the entry

Everything is checked from the cap down, with a water test where the source isn't obvious.
Fix it for good

The crown, cap, flashing or joints get the lasting repair, given a written price first.
Check what got wet

Firebox, attic and walls get a final look, and you'll hear who repairs what, and when.

Why Choose Us

Family run, and patient about drying out

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

Drying time is explained, so the wall in Cedar Key is repaired once, after it's truly dry.

100% satisfaction, guaranteedThe leak isn't fixed until you're satisfied it's holding. That's our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
24/7 emergency lineWater pouring in? Our 24/7 line takes the call and sets up a temporary cover.
No hidden fees, all upfrontNo hidden fees on a leak repair in Cedar Key; water tests and covers are priced up front.

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Temporary covers that hold until repair day

When a crown has split or a cap is gone, water pours straight into the flue with every rain. A temporary cover stops it: a sheet of heavy material or a flat cover strapped or weighted over the flue top and sealed at the edges.

It's designed to come off cleanly without damaging anything, so the permanent repair can go ahead as planned. The fireplace stays out of use while the cover is on, since it blocks the flue. Our specialists check that it's secure against wind and price it as its own item on the quote, separate from the repair.

The storm collar around a metal chimney

Where the metal chimney pipe of a factory-built fireplace passes through the chase cover, a storm collar sits around the pipe to shed water away from the opening. The chimney maker's instructions say how it's fitted and sealed, and which openings must stay unsealed for ventilation.

A storm collar that's slipped, missing or sealed the wrong way lets water run down the pipe into the chase. Our pros check it against the maker's instructions, reseat and reseal it properly, and replace it with the listed part if it's damaged. Sealing the wrong gap can harm the chimney, so the manual comes first.

Leaks that begin after a new roof

Leaking that begins after a reroof points to the flashing. Old base pieces reused and bent out of shape, step flashing missing from a few courses, or counter flashing that no longer laps over the new roofing are what our pros look for.

Where the new roofing meets the chimney is where our pros start, and they fix the chimney side, including counter flashing set into the mortar. If the roofing around the chimney needs adjusting, your roofer handles that part, and the quote says so. Working it out together is faster than a back-and-forth between contractors. The sooner it's caught, the less the new roof deck soaks up.

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Where we look for water in Cedar Key

Cap, lid and screen, and whether rain falls straight into the flue
Flashing on all four sides and any cricket or back pan
Appliance flues checked for condensation that mimics a leak
Which repairs are ours and which belong to another trade

Claim 10% off your first service

Entry found, leak sealed, and a first-time booking earns 10% off.

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FAQs

What to know about a leaking chimney

Could the water be coming from my furnace flue?

It can. Exhaust from a gas furnace or water heater condenses in an oversized flue and runs down like a leak. Our pros check for it, and the cure is a liner matched to the appliance.

Will sealing the brick stop the leak?

Only if the brick itself is the path, and only after cracks and joints are repaired. Our pros test how fast the brick absorbs water before recommending a breathable repellent.

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