S Stackline Chimney & Roof Leak Co.
Sawyer, OK · 74756 Flashing · Crowns · Caps

Chimney Crown Repair in Sawyer, OK Near Me

Repair or rebuild of the concrete slab on top of the chimney that keeps water out of the brick. Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair.

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Chimney crown repair deals with the concrete slab that caps the top of a masonry chimney. The crown should slope away from the flue on every side, overhang the brick by about two inches, and have a drip edge cut underneath so water falls clear of the chimney face.

Most crowns we see were never built that way. A lot of them are a thin layer of mortar troweled flat over the top course of brick. Mortar is not concrete. It shrinks, cracks, and lets water straight down into the chimney, where freeze-thaw cycles push the brick apart from the inside. That is often the source of a leak that homeowners blame on the flashing.

For hairline cracks we clean the crown and apply a flexible crown sealant made for masonry. For a crown that is broken, flat, or pulling away from the flue tile, our crew tears it off and forms a new one with a bagged crown mix, a proper slope and a bond break around the flue so the tile can expand without cracking the new slab.

A crown repair is a good time to add chimney cap installation and to look at the mortar below with chimney tuckpointing. Call (833) 583-1301 to book chimney leak repair from the top down.

How a chimney leak job goes

Four steps to chimney flashing repair in Sawyer, OK

01

Call and describe the leak

Tell us where the water shows up and when. A stain that only appears in wind-driven rain points somewhere different than water in the firebox.

02

We find the entry point

Our crew checks the crown, the brick face and the step and counter flashing, because a leak at the chimney is not always a flashing problem.

03

You get a plain written scope

We tell you what failed, what we plan to replace and what it costs before any shingle comes off.

04

We fix it with metal, not caulk

New step flashing under each shingle course and counter flashing set into a ground mortar joint. Photos before and after.

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Chimney Flashing Repair Across Sawyer, OK

Chimney flashing repair and chimney leak repair for homes across Sawyer, OK. Call (833) 583-1301 with your address.

ZIP codes we serve

74756
Chimney Crown Repair in Sawyer, OK

Chimney Flashing Repair FAQs

Questions about chimney flashing repair

Questions we hear about Chimney Crown Repair in Sawyer, OK.

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How do I know if my chimney leak is flashing or something else?
Look at when it leaks. A stain that shows up during wind-driven rain from one direction often points to the flashing on that side. Water that shows up in the firebox or on the damper usually comes from the top, through an open flue or a cracked crown. Damp brick inside the attic after a long soaking rain points to porous masonry. Our crew checks all three before recommending chimney flashing repair.
What is the difference between step flashing and counter flashing?
Step flashing is the set of small L-shaped pieces tucked under each shingle course along the side of the chimney. Counter flashing is the metal set into the brick that laps down over the step flashing. The two work as a pair. One without the other leaks.
Do I need a chimney cricket?
Building code calls for a cricket on the uphill side of any chimney wider than 30 inches, unless the chimney sits on the ridge. Even on a narrower chimney, a cricket helps if you see leaves piling up or water ponding behind the brick after a storm.
Is chimney leak repair covered by homeowners insurance?
That depends on your policy and what caused the leak. Sudden storm damage is often covered, while wear and old flashing usually is not. We photograph the damage and write up what we find so you have something to show your adjuster.
Why does my chimney leak only in heavy storms?
Light rain runs off. Heavy, wind-driven rain gets pushed sideways into loose counter flashing, through open mortar joints and into an uncapped flue. If your leak only shows up in big storms, the flashing and the brick face are the first things we check.

Chimney leak repair

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Water at the chimney, a skylight or a wall? Call (833) 583-1301 for chimney flashing repair in Sawyer, OK. Tell us where the water shows up and we will set a time to look at it.

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