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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The crown and mortar joints of your chimney serve as its indispensable vanguard against the elements, particularly water — and these are often the first components to show signs of age-related failure. Once the crown develops fissures or the mortar joints begin to erode, water penetrates the structure. Redmond's freeze-thaw cycles then wreak havoc, causing this trapped water to expand and fracture the masonry from within. Our services include expertly rebuilding compromised crowns, meticulously repointing and tuckpointing failing joints with perfectly color-matched mortar, and sealing the completed work to ensure optimal water shedding and lasting protection for years ahead.
In Redmond's waterfront areas, the persistent combination of freeze-thaw cycles and heightened moisture exposure accelerates the deterioration of mortar joints at a faster rate than in more inland locations. This makes diligent masonry maintenance particularly important here.
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What's included
The chimney crown and its mortar joints are your structure's primary shield against moisture infiltration, and predictably, they are also the components most susceptible to age-related degradation.
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
Metaphorically, the crown and mortar joints function as your chimney's umbrella and protective armor. The moment the crown cracks or mortar joints erode, water gains direct entry into the chimney's core. This moisture then freezes, exacerbating spalling, compromising the liner, and initiating damaging interior leaks. Proactive repointing and timely crown rebuilding are significantly more economical than the extensive, full-scale reconstruction that inevitably follows years of neglected water intrusion.
If any of these sound familiar, it's worth a free inspection:
See the difference
Before: a cracked crown and eroded top joints — the highest, most weather-loaded point of the stack. After: a recast crown and repointed courses that shed water away from the masonry. The crown functions as the chimney's roof; once it cracks, water runs straight into brick and flue, so restoring it protects every component below.
Cracked crown recast and eroded top joints repointed to shut down water entry.
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.
How this usually surfaces: a Redmond Ridge homeowner logs a damp ceiling patch, and the roof check finds the actual cause — a cracked crown and eroded top joints. The crown is the most weather-loaded surface on the house, and once it cracks, water has a straight path into brick and flue. Standard scope: recast the crown, repoint the upper courses, verify water sheds clear of the stack. Result: a watertight top protecting everything 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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