The concrete cap on top of my chimney has thin cracks across it. Do I need chimney repair for something like that?
Answer
Short answer? Yes, it’s worth looking at. That top cap is what keeps water out of your chimney. In Royal Oak, once cracks start forming up there, water gets in and the damage works its way down.
Chimney repair might mean sealing it if it’s minor, or rebuilding that top section if it’s breaking apart. The key is keeping water from getting inside the brick. The longer it’s exposed, the more expensive it gets. Chimneys always tell you early — you just have to listen.
