Chimney repair in Mission TX - a crown and flashing that keep water out
Cracked crown, crumbling concrete on the roof or a water stain by the fireplace? We find what's letting water in and fix that part.
Why is my chimney leaking, and what will fixing it take?
Chimney repair in Mission, TX fixes the parts that wear out first, mainly the crown, the concrete slab across the top, and the flashing, the metal seal where the chimney meets your roof, so the chimney holds up to weather and water stays out of your house.
Most people call us after they spot a stain near the fireplace, notice cracks on top of the chimney or find bits of concrete on the roof. The price mostly comes down to the crown, because a few cracks call for a smaller fix while a broken crown means building a new one. After that it depends on whether the flashing, the cap or the brick around them need work too. The schedule depends on how much of that is involved, plus any wait for a city permit if the job needs one, and we build that wait into the plan because we handle the paperwork with the city. When I come out, I walk the chimney with you and explain each part, so the estimate shows what your own chimney needs and why.
How we handle chimney repair
I start at the top, because the crown decides most chimney jobs. I photograph it and show you whether it needs a patch, a metal cover over it or a new crown, then I check the flashing and the cap so we fix everything that's letting water in at the same time. We seal cracks with products made for crowns, not tar or caulk. Once you've picked the repair, our crew protects the roof around the chimney, does the work and cleans up the roof and the ground below. Every repair is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
A chimney is brick and mortar like the rest of the house, so trouble up top often shows up lower down too. If the joints have gone soft or sandy, tuckpointing clears out the worn mortar and fills the joints with new mortar. If bricks are cracked or flaking, brick repair replaces them before the damage spreads to the bricks around them.
Why Mission homeowners call Premier Mission Concrete and Masonry for chimney repair
I look at every chimney myself
We've been in business since 2013. I still come out to look at every job and give every estimate myself, so you hear what's wrong from the person responsible for the work.
A crew lead on every job
A crew lead runs the work on site with our masons, and I check in along the way. We're known for brick and mortar repair that matches what's already there, so your chimney doesn't end up looking patched.
Licensed and insured on every job
We're licensed and insured. That matters on a chimney job, where our crew spends the work up on your roof.
Mission inspects home work too
Mission's building inspectors check that work meets minimum building codes on everything from a storage shed to a single-family home, and the city says no one is exempt from inspections. If you want to ask about a permit for your own chimney, the city's Inspections Division takes questions at 956-580-8691.
If you can take a photo of the crown and the flashing and jot down where you've seen cracks or leaks, that gives us a head start. Call (956) 379-6055 or send us a note, and we'll set a time to come look.
Get your chimney looked at and priced
We reply within one business day to set a time that suits you. I come out, walk the chimney with you and give you a free estimate on site, with each part of the repair explained. There's no obligation to book.
Examples of chimney masonry work
Questions before you book chimney repair
How do I know if my chimney crown needs replacing?
A crown needs replacing when it's broken into pieces, has large chunks missing or its surface can't hold a coating anymore. If it's mostly sound with smaller cracks, a lesser fix usually does the job, and that choice affects the price more than anything else on the job.
Can tar or silicone fix cracks in a chimney crown?
No. Crack repairs made with tar, silicone sealant or other products not made for crowns fail, so you end up paying for the same fix twice. Before you agree to a crack repair from anyone, ask which product they'll use on your crown.
Is a metal chase cover better than a new chimney crown?
In many cases a stainless or copper chase cover set over the existing crown works, and it's worth asking about before you commit to a full replacement. Whichever fix you pick, a chimney cap mounted on the outside helps shield the crown from weather, which helps the repair last.
How often should a chimney be inspected?
At least once a year, under the national fire safety standard the chimney safety industry follows for chimneys, fireplaces and vents. The check looks at whether the chimney is sound and has the right clearance from nearby wood and other materials that can burn, and repairs follow if it needs them. That goes for gas fireplaces too, because gas burns clean but bird nests or other debris can still block the flue.
What causes a chimney to leak into the house?
Most leaks start at the crown on top or at the flashing where the chimney passes through the roof, and brick industry guidance says that spot must be properly flashed to keep water out. The same guidance doesn't recommend galvanized steel and says aluminum shouldn't be used, because fresh mortar eats away at it. It's fair to ask any contractor which metal your flashing will be.
How much does chimney repair cost in Mission, TX?
Across the US, a job covering a chimney cap, crown repair and waterproofing usually costs about $550 to $2,300. Use that as a planning figure, not as our price, since where your job falls depends mostly on whether the crown needs a patch, a cover or replacing. The estimate gives you the figure for your own chimney.
Other masonry work chimneys often need
- Tuckpointing
When the mortar between your chimney bricks has gone sandy or recessed, tuckpointing replaces it so water stops soaking into the joints and working its way inside.
- Brick repair
Bricks that have cracked, chipped or come loose can be swapped out one at a time, so your chimney or wall stays sound and looks like the original.