Chimney Repair in New Jersey: What's Included
Chimney repair in New Jersey is often roof work: the most common chimney leak is failed flashing where the brick meets the shingles. We cover:
- Step flashing and counter flashing, cut into the mortar joints
- Crown repair and rebuilding
- Repointing loose or eroded mortar
- Chimney caps to keep out rain and animals
- Crickets behind wide chimneys so water can't pool
Crown, Flashing or Mortar: Finding the Failure
- Flashing
- Water at the ceiling next to the chimney, worse in wind-driven rain.
- Crown
- Cracks in the concrete top let water into the masonry, and you may see spalling, where brick faces flake off.
- Mortar
- Eroded joints soak up water like a sponge.
- No cap
- Rain falls straight down the flue.
Leaks that only show right next to the chimney are usually the flashing; staining down the masonry points to the crown or the mortar.
How Our Chimney Repair Process Works
Chimneys are one of the most common causes of a roof leak.
Chimney Repair Cost: What Drives the Price
- Height and access
- Tall chimneys on steep roofs need more setup.
- Scope
- Reflashing alone, or flashing plus crown and mortar.
- Masonry condition
- Spalled brick may need replacing.
Thinking about chimney repair? We inspect, photograph what we find and put the price in writing. Free, with no obligation.
Warranty and Materials
New flashing is stepped in with each shingle course and counter-flashed into the mortar joints, rather than sealed onto the brick face with caulk, which fails within a few seasons. Not sure what's failing? Start with a free check of the whole chimney. When the brick itself has given out, the fix is rebuilding it above the roof rather than repair.
Where We Provide Chimney Repair
We repair chimneys across New Jersey. Pick your county:
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Current Offers
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Roof Inspection
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- 15%Off
Roof Repair
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- 40%Off
Roof Replacement
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Chimney Repair in New Jersey: What Homeowners Say
Chimney Repair FAQs
Still have a question?
(201) 757-3945Why does my chimney leak?
Most often because of failed flashing where the chimney meets the roof. Cracked crowns, eroded mortar and missing caps are the other usual causes.
Do you rebuild chimney crowns?
Yes. Small cracks can be sealed; a crown that has broken up needs rebuilding.
Is chimney flashing a roof job or a mason's job?
It's where the two meet. Flashing is installed with the shingles and cut into the mortar, so it's best done by a roofer who handles both.
Do you repoint chimney mortar?
Yes, where the joints have eroded. Repointing stops the masonry absorbing water.