Sloped, overhanging crowns
A crown that sheds water clear of the brick.
Chimneys & Fireplaces
A good crown and cap protect the whole chimney from the top down
Cracked crowns and missing caps let rain, animals and debris into the chimney. We rebuild them to shed water and keep the flue protected.
Call or text today615-357-7797Chimney Crowns & Caps
The crown is the sloped concrete or mortar slab at the very top of a masonry chimney. Its job is to shed water away from the brick and the flue. A cracked or flat crown lets water soak into the chimney, which leads to spalling and leaks.
We rebuild crowns with a proper slope and drip edge, and install stainless caps with mesh screens to keep rain, leaves and animals out. A new crown and cap is one of the best-value upgrades for a Nashville chimney.
What you get
Done right, from the first walk-through
Stainless caps and screens
Caps sized to the flue, with spark-arresting mesh.
Sealant and flexible joint
A flexible seal between the crown and flue tile.
Inspection of the top courses
Loose bricks around the crown corrected.
The process
How your service comes together
- 1
Inspect the top
We check the crown, flue and top courses.
- 2
Rebuild the crown
Old crown is removed and a new one poured.
- 3
Install the cap
A cap is fitted and sealed.
FAQ
Common questions about crowns & caps
Can a cracked crown be patched?
Small cracks can sometimes be sealed, but a failing crown is best rebuilt.
Do I need a cap?
A cap is strongly recommended. It keeps out rain, animals and debris.
What is a flexible joint at the crown for?
It lets the flue tile and crown expand and contract separately without cracking.
Service areas
Nashville and the cities all around it
From Clarksville to Shelbyville and Dickson to Cookeville, pick your city to see the masonry work we do in your part of Middle Tennessee.
Nashville
Antioch
Arrington
Bellevue
Brentwood
Clarksville
College Grove
Columbia
Cookeville
Dickson
Fairview
Franklin
Gallatin
Goodlettsville
Hendersonville
Hermitage
La Vergne
Lebanon
Madison
Mt. Juliet
Murfreesboro
Nolensville
Shelbyville
Smyrna
Spring Hill
Springfield
Thompson's Station
White House
- Nashville
- Antioch
- Arrington
- Bellevue
- Brentwood
- Clarksville
- College Grove
- Columbia
- Cookeville
- Dickson
- Fairview
- Franklin
- Gallatin
- Goodlettsville
- Hendersonville
- Hermitage
- La Vergne
- Lebanon
- Madison
- Mt. Juliet
- Murfreesboro
- Nolensville
- Shelbyville
- Smyrna
- Spring Hill
- Springfield
- Thompson's Station
- White House
Not on the list? Call 615-357-7797. We take projects across Middle Tennessee.
Let us help with your crowns & caps
Call, text or send the form. Tell us about your project and what you want built or repaired, and we will take it from there.