Chimney Crown
Is Your Chimney Crown Cracked or Damaged? Get your fireplace back in shape with expert chimney crown repair, sealing, and maintenance from Texas Service Experts. We're your one-stop chimney solution trusted by homeowners who value safety, reliability, and protection.
Custom Chimney Cap
Bronze or stainless cap with spark arrestor, fully custom-fabricated to your flue.
Drag the model to rotate — see exactly where this component lives in your chimney.
What is chimney crown?
The chimney crown is the concrete or masonry cap at the very top of the chimney structure — it sheds water away from the flue. A cracked or deteriorated crown is one of the most common (and most damaging) chimney problems in DFW: water enters the masonry, freezes, and accelerates spalling. Crown repair can be a sealing job (light cracks) or a full rebuild (severe damage).
Common signs you need this service
- You can see cracks, gaps, or chunks missing from the concrete crown at the very top of the chimney.
- Water stains are appearing on the chimney masonry just below the crown or inside the home near the chimney.
- Pieces of concrete or grit are collecting on the roof or in the gutters near the base of the chimney.
- The bricks directly under the crown are spalling or staining, a sign water is getting past the top.
Every chimney crown includes:
- On-site inspection with photos
- Written quote before any work begins
- Code-compliant materials only
- Drop cloths + HEPA vacuum cleanup
- Same-day photo report + warranty doc
Materials we use
How a chimney crown job runs.
Inspect The Crown
We get up top to assess the crown's cracks and condition and check how water is currently moving across it.
Decide The Fix
We recommend either a sealant repair or a full rebuild based on how far the damage has actually progressed.
Repair Or Rebuild
We patch and seal a sound crown or form and pour a new one so it sheds water away from the flue and brick.
Check The Runoff
We confirm the finished crown slopes and drains correctly so rain runs off instead of pooling and seeping in.
Why DFW homeowners pick Texas Service Experts for chimney crown.
We've worked on 1,000+ DFW homes over 10+ years. Every job — small sweep or full rebuild — runs the same way: certified technicians, written quotes, photo reports, warranty in writing.
The crown is the concrete cap that sheds rain off the top of your chimney, and TSE repairs it as part of keeping water out of your whole home — the same visit can cover the crown, the cap, and the flashing around it.
We seal and rebuild crowns to actually channel water away rather than smearing on a quick coat that cracks again by winter, because a crown that fails just sends the leak straight back into your masonry.
Catching a cracked crown early is one of the cheapest ways to avoid a much larger masonry bill later, and we'll tell you honestly whether yours needs a full rebuild or just a proper sealant.
Texas Service Experts. 10+ years on DFW chimneys.
Family-owned, CSIA-certified, NFPA 211–compliant. We're the team you call when you want it done right the first time — no rotating subcontractors, no upsell pressure, no surprises. Same techs, same trucks, same standard.
4.9 Stars From 0 Of Your Neighbors
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"I called for a chimney sweep and ended up having them clean our air ducts the same afternoon since the crew was already here. One team, one invoice, and I didn't have to chase down three different companies."Frisco, TX · Chimney sweep + air duct cleaning
"They topped off our attic insulation and cleaned the ductwork in the same visit, and our upstairs finally holds temperature in the Texas heat. It's nice having one company that actually handles the whole house instead of passing you around."Arlington, TX · Attic insulation + air duct cleaning
"Before our first cold front I had them inspect the fireplace, and they caught a cracked flue tile I never would have spotted. Honest about what needed fixing and what didn't."Plano, TX · Fireplace inspection + repair
"We just bought an older home off Camp Bowie and needed everything looked at. Having one crew handle the chimney, the air ducts, and the attic in a single scheduling window saved me a week of phone calls."Fort Worth, TX · Whole-home (chimney, ducts, insulation)
"Booked a duct cleaning and the tech walked me through the before-and-after photos so I could actually see the difference. Professional, on time, and they cleaned up after themselves."McKinney, TX · Air duct cleaning
"Dependable is the word. They swept the chimney, cleaned the firebox, and reminded me to schedule the duct cleaning before winter. Feels like having one trusted team that just takes care of the whole home."Denton, TX · Chimney sweep + fireplace cleaning
"Our energy bills were brutal until they added blown-in insulation to the attic. The estimate matched the final price and the crew was respectful of the house the entire time."Mansfield, TX · Attic insulation
"I appreciated being able to knock out the chimney, the air ducts, and the dryer vent all in one appointment. Easy to schedule, easy to deal with, and the whole crew clearly knew what they were doing."Garland, TX · Chimney + air duct cleaning + dryer vent
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Common questions about chimney crown.
How often should I have my chimney swept?
The NFPA recommends an annual chimney inspection (Level 1), with sweeping done when buildup reaches 1/8" of creosote. For active wood-burning fireplaces, that's typically once per heating season.
Are your technicians certified?
Our chimney inspectors hold current CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) certifications, verifiable via the CSIA member directory at csia.org. We also have NFI specialists for fireplace installations.
Do you offer emergency service?
Yes — emergency response is available 24/7 (subject to crew availability) for active water leaks, animal trapped in flue, post-fire damage, and storm damage. Same-day in most cases.
Do you provide written quotes before work begins?
Always. We provide a written quote before any work begins, with photos of the issues we found. Final pricing depends on chimney condition and any additional work identified during inspection.
What's the Home Care Plan membership?
Home Care Plan is our annual maintenance program at $19.99/month ($240/year). Includes: annual Level 1 inspection and sweep ($248 value), priority scheduling, 10% off all repairs, and emergency response priority. Cancel anytime, no contract.
One Call Covers the Whole Home
Chimney, ducts, vents and insulation — book the services your North Texas home needs and we'll knock them out together. Schedule your free estimate today.
Here Around The Clock
Next available: TodayWater coming in, a critter in the flue, smoke trouble, or damage after a fire? A real person picks up from 7 AM to midnight, every day, and answers in under two minutes. We aim to have a crew at your door within two hours during the day, as soon as one is free after hours.
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