Before & After
A Real Crown Rebuild
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The crown is your chimney's first line of defense against rain. When it cracks, water gets in and destroys the masonry below. We rebuild crowns the right way — reinforced concrete, proper slope, and a real drip edge.
The chimney crown is the solid, sloped slab of concrete at the very top of the chimney that surrounds the flue. Its job is to shed rain away from the brick and the flue opening. In Portland's wet climate, a cracked or poorly built crown is one of the most common causes of chimney leaks — and the water damage it allows is far more expensive to fix than the crown itself.
If the crown is structurally sound with only hairline cracks, a flexible crown coating can seal it and extend its life. If the crown is badly cracked, crumbling, or was never built correctly, a full rebuild is the right call: we remove the old crown and pour a new reinforced concrete crown with a slope, a 2–3 inch overhang, and a drip edge that throws water clear of the brick.
Crown repairs in the Portland area typically start around $600, while a full reinforced rebuild generally runs up to $2,500 depending on the chimney's size and roof access. We always give you a free, written estimate first.
A crown rebuild pairs well with chimney waterproofing and a new chimney cap for complete top-of-chimney protection.
Drag the slider to see a cracked, failing crown replaced with a solid new one.
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Crown repairs typically start around $600, while a full reinforced rebuild generally runs up to $2,500 depending on size and access. We provide a free on-site estimate.
A coating can seal minor hairline cracks. A rebuild is recommended when the crown is badly cracked, crumbling, or has no slope or overhang.
Most crown rebuilds are done in a half to full day plus concrete cure time. We schedule around dry weather.
Many crowns were originally poured with thin mortar and no reinforcement or overhang. Portland's freeze-thaw climate cracks them quickly. A properly built crown lasts far longer.
Get a free, no-obligation crown estimate from a locally owned, fully insured chimney company.