Chimney Repair
Stopping water at the chimney
It starts with the leak inspection, and 10% comes off work booked within 72 hours of it.
A temporary cover until repair day
When a crown is broken or a cap is missing and the permanent repair cannot start at once, a temporary cover over the flue top can stop the water in the meantime.
The cover is fastened to hold in wind and comes off cleanly when the permanent repair begins. The fireplace stays out of use while it is on, because it closes the flue. It is priced as its own item, separate from the repair, and our 24/7 line can help arrange it when water is coming in.
A drip edge that throws rain clear
When a crown stops flush with the chimney face, water runs straight down the brick. A crown that overhangs with a drip edge breaks that flow and drops the water clear of the wall.
When we rebuild a crown, the overhang and drip edge are formed as part of the new work. On an existing crown with no overhang, we explain whether a rebuild or another detail would reduce the water reaching the faces, and what each option would change.
Crown coatings for hairline cracks
A crown with fine surface cracks but sound concrete underneath can be sealed with a flexible coating made for chimney crowns. The coating bridges the cracks and sheds water while the crown keeps its shape.
A coating is not a substitute for a crown that is broken through or holding water. We tell you which condition the crown is in and why, and the coating is applied to its maker's instructions on a clean, dry surface.
Water reaching the hearth and floor
Water that runs down the inside of the chimney can reach the hearth and the flooring in front of it. Grout lines darken, tiles loosen and wood flooring can cup near the fireplace.
We note this damage during the inspection and tell you whether it is still wet. The chimney repair stops the source, and any flooring repair is named separately in the estimate so it can be scheduled once the area has dried.
