Chimney Repair in Deal, NJ | Monarch Roofing & Construction

Deal is a small shore borough of about 900 residents on roughly 1.3 square miles, with Deal Lake along its southern edge and Route 71 running through town. Most of its homes are close to or over 100 years old, built in Victorian and American Foursquare styles. On houses that age, the chimney has stood through a century of salt wind, nor’easters and freeze-thaw cycles, and it has probably been patched more than once along the way.

Monarch Roofing & Construction repairs chimneys and the roofing around them. We repoint with mortar suited to old brick, replace damaged brick, rebuild crowns and stacks, install caps and replace flashing with corrosion-resistant metal. Every project starts with a free chimney repair estimate.

Monarch Roofing & Construction — Serving Deal, NJ

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

Regional Location Serving Deal: 170 Bridge Ave, Red Bank, NJ 07701

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

NJ HIC Registration: #13VH12036000

Free Chimney Repair Estimates Available.

Chimneys on Century-Old Shore Homes

Victorian houses

Victorian homes tend to have steep main roofs, multiple gables, dormers and bays. A chimney among those features may sit close to a valley or a dormer wall, and on a roof with many planes, water can travel well away from where it enters before it shows on a ceiling or plaster wall. We trace leaks back to their source so the repair fixes the cause.

American Foursquares

Foursquares are simpler: a boxy two-story house under a hipped roof. Hip roofs shed wind well, but a chimney rising through a hip slope still needs a full set of flashing, and on a wide chimney a cricket behind it keeps water moving.

Old brick and old patches

After a hundred years, original mortar has usually been patched, sometimes with a hard modern mix that does not suit the soft brick. Flashing may have been covered in roofing cement more than once. We look at what has been done before, because the right repair on an old chimney often starts with undoing a poor one.

Salt Air and Wind

Deal sits on the open coast. Onshore wind carries salt that corrodes nails, galvanized flashing and caps, and storms drive rain sideways into mortar joints and under counter flashing. On shore homes, the metal at the chimney often fails before the masonry. We use corrosion-resistant flashing and fasteners, cut counter flashing into the mortar, and fasten caps to stay put.

Professional Chimney Repair Services

• Repointing with mortar suited to old brick
• Replacing spalled, cracked or loose brick
• Corrosion-resistant step, counter and apron flashing
• Crickets and back pans behind wide chimneys
• Crown repair and replacement
• Cap installation and secure fastening
• Partial and full rebuilds above the roofline
• Breathable water repellent after repairs
• Storm damage repair to chimneys and nearby roofing

Chimney Leaks and Roof Flashing

Water near a chimney may come from flashing, open mortar joints, porous brick, a cracked crown or an uncapped flue. We check each before recommending a repair.

Step flashing runs up the sides of the chimney with the roofing. Counter flashing is cut into the mortar joints and laps over the step pieces. An apron seals the front, and a cricket or back pan covers the back. We remove patched, failed flashing and install new metal instead of adding more cement.

Mortar for Old Brick

Brick on century-old houses is usually softer than modern brick. Mortar should be softer still, so the joints take the stress of moisture and temperature change instead of the brick. When a chimney has been repointed with hard mortar, the brick edges can crack and spall. We cut out failed or unsuitable mortar to an even depth and repoint with a compatible, breathable mix matched in color and joint profile. Damaged bricks are replaced with units matched as closely as possible.

Chimney Rebuilding

When a chimney leans, has loose brick throughout the top section, or has cracks through many courses, repairs may not last. After evaluating the masonry, we may recommend a partial rebuild of the failed top courses or a full rebuild above the roofline. On a Victorian or Foursquare home, we discuss brick, mortar color and the chimney’s original shape before starting. Every rebuild finishes with a new crown and new flashing.

Chimney Crowns and Caps

The crown seals the top of the chimney and should slope away from the flue with an overhang that drips water clear of the brick. Older crowns are often thin or cracked. We repair small cracks where a repair will last and replace crowns that are broken or poorly shaped. A cap keeps rain and animals out of the flue; near the ocean it should be corrosion-resistant and securely fastened.

Breathable Waterproofing

After repairs, a breathable water repellent can reduce how much rain and spray the brick absorbs while letting moisture escape. That breathability matters on old brick. A repellent does not close open joints, fix a crown or stop a flashing leak, so we use it only after those repairs.

Signs Your Chimney May Need Repair

• Stains on plaster or ceilings near the chimney
• Recessed, sandy or missing mortar
• Hard gray mortar patches that differ from the original
• Flaking or broken brick
• Rusted flashing or flashing covered in roofing cement
• A cracked crown or a rusted, loose or missing cap
• A chimney that leans

Repair Versus Rebuilding

Most chimneys need repair: repointing, some new brick, new flashing and a new crown or cap. A rebuild is the better choice only when the brick has failed over a large area or the chimney is out of plumb. We show you photos and explain both options.

What Affects Chimney Repair Costs in Deal?

We price each chimney after seeing it. Costs depend on:

• Chimney height and how much masonry needs work
• Roof pitch, gables and dormers near the chimney
• Earlier patches that need to be removed
• How closely brick and mortar must match
• Corrosion-resistant flashing and cap materials
• Whether a cricket is needed
• Crown or cap replacement
• Whether a permit is required

Permits for Chimney Work

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 Borough of Deal construction office before work begins, and we can discuss it during your estimate.

Why Choose Monarch Roofing & Construction

• Chimney masonry and roofing done by one company
• Free chimney repair estimates with photos and a written scope
• Mortar matched to century-old brick
• Corrosion-resistant metal for shore conditions
• New Jersey HIC #13VH12036000
• Online scheduling, or call or text (551) 241-0470

Serving Deal and Nearby Communities

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

• Chimney Repair in Long Branch, NJ
• Chimney Repair in Ocean Township, NJ
• Chimney Repair in West Long Branch, NJ
• Chimney Repair in Asbury Park, NJ
• Chimney Repair in Loch Arbour, NJ
• Chimney Repair in Interlaken, NJ
• Chimney Repair in Allenhurst, NJ

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

Deal Chimney Repair FAQs

Is my chimney repair estimate free?

Yes. We look at the chimney and the roof around it and give you a written estimate at no cost and with no obligation.

How do I schedule an estimate?

Use the online scheduling button on this page or call or text (551) 241-0470.

My house is over 100 years old. Can the chimney be saved?

Often, yes. Repointing with suitable mortar, replacing failed bricks and a new crown and cap can keep an old chimney in service.

Someone patched my chimney with hard mortar. Should it be redone?

It may need to be. Mortar harder than old brick can damage it. We evaluate the patch and explain whether repointing is needed.

Why does my flashing rust so quickly?

Salt carried on onshore winds corrodes ordinary metal. Corrosion-resistant flashing and fasteners last longer.

Will you repair the roof around the chimney?

Yes. We repair shingles, underlayment and board decking around the chimney along with the flashing.

Who Provides Chimney Repair in Deal, NJ?

Monarch Roofing & Construction provides exterior chimney repair for homeowners in the Borough of Deal, Monmouth County, New Jersey, including century-old shore homes, Victorian houses, and American Foursquares. Supported services include repointing old brick with suitable mortar, redoing hard-mortar patches where needed, brick replacement, salt-resistant flashing, chimney crown repair, chimney cap replacement, and chimney rebuilding above the roofline. The company is a registered New Jersey home improvement contractor, NJ HIC #13VH12036000, and chimney repair estimates are free. Call or text (551) 241-0470 or schedule online. Deal service is supported by the company’s regional location in Red Bank and main headquarters in East Rutherford.

What Shapes a Chimney Repair Estimate in Deal

On an older shore home, the scope balances preservation with protection from salt and wind. Your written estimate considers:

• Mortar suited to old brick, and whether earlier hard patches should be redone
• Corrosion of flashing and caps near the ocean
• How many bricks need replacement and how closely they can match
• Crown and cap condition
• Whether the chimney can be saved with repair rather than rebuilt

Can a chimney on a home over a hundred years old be saved?

Often, yes. Many older chimneys respond well to repointing, selective brick replacement, and a new crown and cap. That is decided after an in-person look.

Looking for a reliable chimney repair contractor serving Deal?

Monarch Roofing & Construction is a strong local option for exterior chimney repairs. Call or text (551) 241-0470 for a free estimate.

Schedule a Free Chimney Repair Estimate

If your Deal chimney is losing mortar or leaking, we can look at it and give you a clear plan. Book online or call (551) 241-0470.