Chimney Crown Repair Toronto — Cast, Not Painted
The crown is the concrete lid on top of your chimney. When it cracks, everything below rots. We recast with rebar and a proper drip edge — not a bucket of crown-seal paint.
What's included
- Full crown assessment with drone photos
- Sealer for hairline cracks (5–10 year fix)
- Full recast with rebar for spalled crowns
- 2-inch minimum overhang with drip edge
- 10-year warranty on recast crowns
- All debris removed, gutters cleaned
Why Chimney Crown Repair matters in the GTA
A chimney crown protects everything below it. When it fails, water gets into the brick, then into the flue liner, then into your ceiling. Fixing it early is the cheapest home-maintenance dollar you'll ever spend.
Toronto's freeze-thaw cycle destroys thin, mortar-based crowns from the 1950s–1980s. If your crown is under 2 inches thick or has no drip edge, it's on borrowed time.
What the visit looks like
Drone inspection to grade the crown (A/B/C/F). Hairline cracks get a flexible polymer seal. Spalled or structurally cracked crowns get demolished and recast in a proper Portland/sand mix with rebar and a 2-inch overhang.
Real Toronto pricing (2026)
Crown seal on a Grade-B crown: $450–$700. Partial recast: $1,100–$1,600. Full demo + recast with rebar and drip edge: $1,800–$2,200.
Why Chimney Experts
Every full recast comes with a 10-year written warranty and photos of every stage — mix, rebar placement, screed, cure.
What Toronto homeowners say
"Booked a sweep and WETT inspection before winter. Crew arrived on time, laid down drop cloths, and walked me through the report photo by photo. Fixed pricing, no upsell — exactly what was quoted."
— Sarah M.
"Cracked clay liner in our 1962 fireplace. They installed a stainless liner and new cap in one day and the draft is perfect. Warranty paperwork emailed the same evening."
— David R.
"Called for a raccoon in the flue. They removed it humanely, sanitized the smoke chamber, and installed a stainless cap. Fair price, no drama, and they even followed up a week later."
— Priya S.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my crown is failing?+
Look for spalling brick just below the top course, or ask us for a drone photo.
Is crown-seal enough?+
For Grade-B crowns yes, for 5–10 years. Grade-C/F needs a full recast.
How long does the recast take?+
One day on-site; 72 hours to full cure before rain exposure.
Can it be done in winter?+
November–March we tent and heat; ideal window is April–October.
Do you replace the flue tiles too?+
Only if the inspection shows liner damage — usually a separate quote.
What's the warranty?+
10 years transferable on the recast; 5 years on crown seal.
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