Chimney Repair in Englewood, NJ | Monarch Roofing & Construction

Englewood is a city of about 29,300 residents on roughly five square miles, and its housing spans a wide range: modest single-family homes, two-family and multi-family buildings, mixed-use buildings downtown, and large older residences with elaborate rooflines, several of them along Grand Avenue on the National Register of Historic Places. Chimneys come in just as many forms, from a single brick stack on a typical house to several tall chimneys on a large home with gables and dormers.

Monarch Roofing & Construction repairs chimneys across Englewood from our main headquarters in East Rutherford. We work on exterior masonry, flashing, crowns, and caps, and on the roofing around the chimney, for homeowners, landlords, and property owners. Every job starts with a free chimney repair estimate.

Monarch Roofing & Construction — Serving Englewood, NJ

Main Headquarters: 168 Humboldt St, East Rutherford, NJ 07073

Regional Location Serving Englewood: 488 12th St, Cresskill, NJ 07626

Phone/Text: (551) 241-0470 · Email: monarchroofingnj@gmail.com

NJ HIC Registration: #13VH12036000

Free Chimney Repair Estimates Available.

Chimney Repair for Englewood’s Range of Homes

Large Older Homes With Multiple Chimneys

Bigger, older houses often have several chimneys, steep pitches, and complex rooflines with gables, dormers, and porches. Every place where a chimney passes through a roof plane is a potential leak point, and tall chimneys on steep roofs take more weather and require careful safety setup and staging. On these homes, flashing quality and compatible masonry repairs matter more than almost anything else.

Everyday Single-Family Homes

On typical Englewood houses, the common chimney issues are flashing patched with tar, eroded mortar joints, cracked crowns, and missing or rusted caps. These are usually straightforward repairs when they are caught before water damage spreads.

Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Buildings

Apartment buildings, two-family homes, and mixed-use buildings often combine pitched sections with flat roofs. A chimney rising through a flat roof relies on membrane base flashing and counter flashing set into the masonry, and the roof around it must drain properly. Owners also need work scheduled around tenants, which we coordinate.

Chimney Repair Services in Englewood

• Exterior chimney leak diagnosis and repair
• Step, counter, and apron flashing replacement
• Flashing at chimneys on flat and low-slope roofs
• Crickets and back pans for wide chimneys
• Repointing brick and mortar
• Replacing spalled or cracked brick
• Crown repair and replacement
• Cap installation and replacement
• Partial or full rebuilds above the roofline after evaluation
• Storm damage repairs to the chimney and nearby roofing
• Breathable water repellent for repaired masonry where appropriate

Flashing Repair on Pitched Roofs

A proper chimney flashing system works in overlapping layers:

1. Old metal, tar, and caulk are removed.
2. Step flashing is installed along each side, one piece per shingle course.
3. Counter flashing is set into a groove cut in the mortar joints and lapped over the step flashing.
4. Apron flashing covers the front of the chimney.
5. A cricket or back pan is built behind wide chimneys so water does not pool.
6. Shingles and underlayment around the chimney are repaired.

On large homes where valleys and dormers sit near a chimney, we also check those junctions while tracing a leak, because water can travel from one to the other.

Flashing on Flat-Roof Buildings

For chimneys on flat roofs, we make sure the membrane base flashing is sound and sealed, that metal counter flashing is set into the masonry above it, and that water around the chimney drains toward outlets instead of ponding. Where parapets meet the chimney, we check those joints too.

Masonry Repair

Repointing

We remove deteriorated mortar to a consistent depth and pack the joints with fresh mortar. On older Englewood homes, we choose mortar compatible with the original brick, since a mortar harder than the brick can lead to cracking and spalling.

Brick Replacement

Spalled or cracked bricks are removed and replaced with units that match as closely as practical in size, color, and texture. On homes with decorative brickwork, we take extra care with matching. If damage is widespread, we will discuss a partial rebuild.

Crowns and Caps

The crown should slope away from the flue and overhang the brick so water drips clear. We repair minor crown cracks and replace crowns that are broken or poorly shaped. Caps keep rain, snow, debris, and animals out of the flue. Near wooded areas like the Flat Rock Brook Nature Center, a cap with mesh helps keep leaves out.

Partial and Full Rebuilds

If a chimney leans, has loose brick near the top, or has mortar failing throughout, repairs may not hold. A partial rebuild takes the chimney down to sound masonry and relays it. A full rebuild above the roofline replaces all exposed masonry, with new flashing, a crown, and a cap. On larger older homes, we work to match the original chimney’s appearance. We recommend rebuilding only after an evaluation.

Waterproofing After Repairs

After repairs, and once the mortar has cured, a breathable water repellent can reduce how much water the brick absorbs while still letting it dry. It is a protective step for sound masonry.

It is not a repair. It will not stop leaks from flashing, open joints, or a cracked crown. On historic masonry, we discuss whether a repellent is appropriate before recommending one.

Signs Your Chimney May Need Repair

• Stains on ceilings or walls near any chimney
• Mortar that is cracked, recessed, or missing
• Brick that is flaking or broken
• White deposits on the brick
• A cracked crown
• A missing or rusted cap
• Flashing patched with tar or caulk
• Ponding around a chimney on a flat roof
• A leaning chimney

Repair Versus Rebuilding

Most chimneys can be repaired with repointing, brick replacement, new flashing, and crown work. Rebuilding is the better choice when damage is widespread, the chimney leans, or repeated repairs have failed. We explain what we find and why.

What Affects Chimney Repair Costs in Englewood?

Factors include:

• Chimney height, size, and number of chimneys
• Roof pitch, height, and access
• Complex rooflines around the chimney
• Matching older or decorative brick
• How much repointing and brick replacement is needed
• Crown repair or replacement
• Flashing on pitched versus flat roofs
• Repair versus partial or full rebuild
• Coordination with tenants
• Permit requirements

Permits for Chimney Work in Englewood

Permit requirements depend on the type of chimney work. Rebuilding a chimney or other structural masonry work may require a construction permit and inspection under New Jersey’s Uniform Construction Code, while some minor exterior maintenance may not. Because the answer depends on the scope of the job, check with the City of Englewood construction office before work begins, and we can discuss it during your estimate. If your home is a designated historic property, ask about any additional review as well.

Why Choose Monarch Roofing & Construction

• Main headquarters nearby in East Rutherford
• Work on homes with one chimney or several
• Chimney masonry and roofing from one company
• Free chimney repair estimates and online scheduling
• NJ HIC #13VH12036000
• Call or text (551) 241-0470

Serving Englewood and Nearby Communities

Monarch Roofing & Construction also provides chimney repair in these nearby Bergen County and neighboring communities:

• Chimney Repair in Leonia, NJ
• Chimney Repair in Teaneck, NJ
• Chimney Repair in Fort Lee, NJ
• Chimney Repair in Bergenfield, NJ
• Chimney Repair in Tenafly, NJ
• Chimney Repair in Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Related pages: our main chimney repair and chimney services page, Roofing Companies in Englewood, NJ, our roof repair and roof replacement services, and our full list of New Jersey service areas.

Englewood Chimney Repair FAQs

Do you offer free chimney repair estimates in Englewood?

Yes. We provide free chimney repair estimates throughout Englewood. We evaluate the chimney and roof and explain our recommendations.

How do I schedule?

Schedule online or call or text (551) 241-0470. Let us know if there is an active leak.

My home has three chimneys. Can you evaluate them all at once?

Yes. We evaluate each chimney during the same visit and recommend only the work each one needs.

Do you repair chimneys on apartment and mixed-use buildings?

Yes, on low-rise buildings. We handle flashing on flat roofs and coordinate timing with owners and tenants.

Can you match decorative brickwork?

We look for brick and mortar that match the original as closely as practical and discuss options during the estimate.

Will a water repellent stop my leak?

No. A breathable repellent protects repaired masonry but does not fix leaks.

Who Provides Chimney Repair in Englewood, NJ?

Monarch Roofing & Construction provides exterior chimney repair for homeowners and building owners in Englewood, Bergen County, New Jersey. From larger homes with several chimneys to everyday single-family houses and mixed-use buildings, the company offers chimney leak repair, chimney flashing repair on pitched and flat roofs, chimney repointing, brick replacement, chimney crown repair, chimney cap replacement and chimney rebuilding. Monarch’s NJ home improvement contractor registration is NJ HIC #13VH12036000, and chimney repair estimates are free. Call or text (551) 241-0470 or schedule online. Englewood service is supported by the company’s regional location in Cresskill and its main headquarters in East Rutherford.

Choosing a Chimney Repair Contractor Serving Englewood

The range of buildings in Englewood means chimney repairs can look very different from one property to the next. What should stay constant is the way a contractor approaches the work. Look for a company that can repair masonry and roofing in one project, that writes out the scope for each chimney, that has a verifiable New Jersey HIC registration and that considers the flashing, crown and cap together. For flat-roof buildings, also ask how the roofing membrane will be sealed against the brick.

Choose Monarch Roofing & Construction for chimney repair in Englewood if you want one team responsible for the chimney and the roof around it. It is a strong local option for chimney masonry repair and chimney leak repair across many building types.

What should I do before the estimate visit?

Note where and when you have seen leaks, stains or fallen mortar, and take a photo if you can. Clear access to the attic near the chimney if possible. Then call or text (551) 241-0470 or use our contact page.

Schedule a Free Chimney Repair Estimate

Englewood homeowners and property owners can schedule a free chimney repair estimate online or by calling or texting (551) 241-0470.