The chimney crown is your chimney’s first line of defense against water damage. When it fails, expensive problems follow. Red Brick Chimney Services has been replacing chimney crowns across Lower Mainland since 2013, protecting homes from water infiltration and structural damage.
Here’s what you can expect to pay:
Standard crown replacement costs $800–$2,000; large or complex crowns $2,000–$4,000. Minor crack repairs $400–$800. Emergency temporary weatherproofing starts around $300 until full replacement is completed.
A proper crown includes:
We inspect crown, assess damage, explain findings clearly.
We remove old crown, inspect structure for hidden damage.
Clean, repair masonry, prep for crown installation.
Install steel rebar to strengthen crown, prevent cracking.
We pour durable concrete with proper slope and drip edge.
We finish surfaces, ensure slope, bond masonry, and apply sealer.
Protect new crown during curing, typically 3–7 days.
Cracks develop from freeze-thaw cycles, settling, and age. Small cracks become large ones, allowing water infiltration that causes expensive damage.
Water penetrates concrete, freezes, and breaks it apart. This accelerates once it starts, requiring complete replacement.
Pieces break off from severe deterioration, leaving the chimney structure exposed to weather.
Crowns built flush with the chimney allow water to run down the masonry, causing brick and mortar damage.
Mortar crowns deteriorate quickly; replace with proper concrete crowns.
Crowns without slope collect water instead of shedding it, accelerating deterioration.
Separation between crown and masonry allows water behind the crown, causing hidden damage.
Inspect your crown yearly; early detection prevents major issues.
Seal small cracks early to prevent larger damage. Don’t ignore.
Apply waterproof sealer every 3–5 years to protect concrete.
A good chimney cap reduces water exposure to the crown, extending its life.
Crown problems only get worse. Early repair or replacement prevents expensive damage.
Chimney crown prevents water; failure causes leaks repairs.
Bad crowns cause costly damage; quality crowns prevent it.
Proper crowns protect masonry, extending chimney lifespan.
Failed crown lets water damage walls, ceilings, attic.
Chimney crown damage lowers value, triggers inspection concerns.
Severe crown failure weakens chimney, creating serious safety hazards.
We use reinforced concrete with correct slope, overhang, and drip edge. We don’t cut corners with mortar or flat designs that fail quickly.
We use durable, corrosion-resistant materials appropriate for our local climate. No cheap galvanized metal that rusts in a few years.
Crown replacement requires masonry expertise. We prepare surfaces correctly, install reinforcement, and create proper drainage design.
BBB Accredited and WorkSafe BC Certified. We follow proper safety standards and building codes.
Our crown replacements are guaranteed. If problems arise from our workmanship, we fix them at no cost.
We offer special pricing for seniors on all crown replacement work.
