Masonry Repair (Crown / Repointing)
Crown rebuilds, tuckpointing and repointing restore the masonry that protects your chimney from the top down.
From $475
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Your chimney's crown and its intricate mortar joints are the primary fortifications against water — and regrettably, often the first elements to succumb to age and the elements. Once the crown develops cracks or the mortar erodes, water inevitably infiltrates, then freezes and expands, progressively dismantling the masonry from within. We specialize in rebuilding crowns, and meticulously repointing and tuckpointing failing joints with perfectly color-matched mortar. Finally, we expertly seal the repaired areas, ensuring they effectively shed water for countless years to come.
In Kirkland's lakeside communities, the combination of freeze-thaw cycles and consistent moisture exposure leads to accelerated joint deterioration compared to inland areas.
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What's included
The chimney crown and mortar joints serve as the initial barrier against moisture intrusion — and are typically the first components to degrade over time.
How it works
We check the crown, joints and brick for water damage and movement.
Failed crown and mortar are rebuilt with color-matched materials.
A breathable waterproofer locks out future water intrusion.
Before/after photos of the restored masonry.
Local & accountable
Why it matters
The crown functions as your chimney's umbrella, while the mortar joints serve as its armor. Once the crown cracks or these joints erode, water directly penetrates the structure, leading to freezing and accelerated spalling, liner failure, and interior leaks. Proactively repointing and rebuilding the crown is a far more economical solution than facing the extensive full rebuild that invariably follows years of unchecked water damage.
If any of these sound familiar, it's worth a free inspection:
See the difference
The before shows the top of the stack — where weather hits first and hardest — with a cracked crown and joints worn hollow. The after is a freshly recast crown and new repointing, angled to throw water clear of the masonry. Think of the crown as the chimney's own little roof: once it splits, rain runs straight down into brick and flue, so mending it early protects everything underneath.
A split crown and hollowed joints recast and repointed so water sheds instead of soaking in.
Representative example of a typical masonry repair (crown / repointing) — not a specific customer job. We add photos of our own completed the Eastside projects as we finish them.
What this often looks like: a Woodinville homeowner on a breezy valley hillside spots a damp patch on the ceiling, and up on the roof the story is plain — a cracked crown and eroded top joints. On exposed rooflines above the Sammamish valley, the crown takes the weather's first punch, and once it splits, water runs straight down into brick and flue. We'd typically recast the crown and repoint the top courses so everything sheds water again. The usual result is a watertight top protecting the whole stack below it.
King County's Eastside
Licensed local crews, free on-site inspection and a written quote before any work. Book a real open slot on our calendar.
What you can count on
Licensed local crews, an honest written quote, and photos of every job. No call centers, no scare tactics.
Licensed and insured for Eastside home-improvement work. We carry what the state requires and stand behind every repair.
You get a clear written quote — with the deposit and balance shown up front — before any work begins. We recommend only what your chimney actually needs.
Every job is documented with before-and-after photos, so you can see exactly what was inspected and what was repaired — no guesswork.
Completed work comes with a written warranty document, so your repair is backed in writing — not just a handshake.
A clear deposit — never more than 50% — shown up front on your written quote, with the balance due only once the work is finished and you're satisfied.
The crew that quotes your job is the crew that does it — no call centers, no rotating subcontractors.
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