Chimney Repair in Franklin Township, NJ | Monarch Roofing & Construction

Franklin Township is a rural community of 23 square miles in southern Warren County, formed in 1839 and named for Benjamin Franklin. Its roughly 1,200 homes are spread among the villages of Asbury, Broadway, and New Village, part of Willow Grove, and farm properties, some of which have been in the same family for generations. Farmhouses here have usually been re-roofed several times, and each re-roof may have patched the chimney flashing rather than replacing it. Open fields give wind a long run at exposed chimneys, and Warren County winters add freeze-thaw wear.

Monarch Roofing & Construction repairs chimneys throughout Franklin Township. We replace patched flashing, repoint mortar, replace damaged brick, rebuild crowns, install and secure caps, and rebuild chimneys above the roofline when the masonry is beyond repair. Every project starts with a free chimney repair estimate.

Monarch Roofing & Construction — Serving Franklin Township, NJ

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

Regional Location Serving Franklin Township: 18 Rolling Hills Way, Port Murray, NJ 07865

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

NJ HIC Registration: #13VH12036000

Free Chimney Repair Estimates Available.

Chimney Repair on Farmhouses

A farmhouse chimney that has stood through generations of family ownership has usually seen many repairs, some better than others. Common findings include flashing covered in layers of tar from successive re-roofs, counter-flashing caulked to the brick face instead of set into the mortar, crowns that are little more than a thin mortar wash, and mortar joints that have washed out near the top. Under the roofing, board sheathing around the chimney may have absorbed years of small leaks.

Our approach on these chimneys is to start fresh where it counts. We remove the old patches and flashing, check and repair the sheathing, repoint failing joints with mortar compatible with older brick, rebuild the crown, add a cap, and install new flashing in layers with the shingles. If the masonry above the roof is too deteriorated to repair, we rebuild it.

Village Homes in Asbury, Broadway, and New Village

Older village homes sit closer together, and their chimneys often share the same issues as farmhouse chimneys: eroded mortar, cracked crowns, and tired flashing. On smaller lots, we plan staging and debris control carefully and protect neighbors’ property during the work.

Open Fields and Wind

On exposed farm properties, chimneys catch wind from every direction. Gusts drive rain sideways into mortar joints and behind loosely set counter-flashing, and they can loosen or strip caps. Leaks that appear only during windy storms usually trace back to these details. Counter-flashing set into the mortar and securely fastened caps hold up much better.

Outbuildings

If a barn, equipment shed, or other outbuilding has a masonry chimney, we can evaluate it during the same visit as the house and include it in the estimate if you wish.

Chimney Services in Franklin Township

• Exterior chimney leak diagnosis, including wind-driven leaks
• Removing patched flashing and installing new step flashing, counter-flashing, aprons, and back pans
• Crickets behind wider chimneys
• Repointing with mortar compatible with older brick
• Replacing cracked and spalling brick
• Crown repair or replacement
• Cap installation and replacement, securely fastened
• Storm damage repair
• Partial and full rebuilding above the roofline
• Roofing and sheathing repairs around the chimney

How Correct Flashing Works

Step flashing runs up each side of the chimney, one piece per shingle course, overlapping like the shingles. Counter-flashing is set into a cut in the mortar joint and folded down over the step flashing, its top edge locked into the masonry. An apron covers the downhill face, and a back pan or cricket covers the uphill face. Installed this way, flashing sheds water on its own and does not depend on tar or caulk.

Repointing and Brick Replacement

Repointing removes deteriorated mortar to a sound depth and refills the joints in layers with fresh mortar compatible with your brick, tooled to match the existing profile. Older brick is often softer than modern brick, and a mortar that is too hard can crack it, so the mix matters.

Cracked and spalling bricks, where the faces have flaked or broken away, are cut out and replaced with brick matched as closely as practical. When spalling is widespread, we find and correct the moisture source above it.

Crowns and Caps

A durable crown is solid, slopes away from the flue, and overhangs the brick with a drip edge so water falls clear of the chimney faces. Many older chimneys have only a thin mortar wash on top. We repair minor cracks in sound crowns and replace failing ones. A cap keeps rain, snow, animals, and debris out of the flue; on open land, it should be fastened securely.

Winter Weather

Snow drifts against the uphill side of chimneys on open ground and melts slowly, holding water against the flashing. Water in worn mortar freezes and expands, opening joints further each cycle. A cricket on wider chimneys, sound flashing, and full mortar joints are the best defenses.

Rebuilding Above the Roofline

When brick above the roof is loose across many courses, the chimney leans, or generations of patching have left little sound masonry, rebuilding may be the durable choice. A partial rebuild replaces the top courses; a full rebuild replaces the chimney above the roofline. Each finishes with a new crown, cap, and flashing. We recommend rebuilding only after evaluating the chimney and explaining why repair will not hold.

Breathable Waterproofing

After repairs, a breathable water repellent can help brick resist wind-driven rain while letting moisture vapor escape. It never substitutes for repairing flashing, crowns, or mortar.

Signs Your Chimney Needs Repair

• Layers of tar around the chimney base
• Flashing caulked to the face of the brick
• Leaks during windy storms
• Eroded or crumbling mortar
• Cracked, loose, or flaking brick
• A thin, cracked, or missing crown
• A loose or missing cap
• A visible lean

Repair Versus Rebuilding

When the masonry is mostly sound, repair is the practical choice. When deterioration runs deep or the chimney has shifted, rebuilding lasts longer. We explain our findings and recommendation.

What Affects Chimney Repair Costs in Franklin Township?

• How much old flashing and tar must be removed
• Sheathing damage from past leaks
• Extent of repointing and brick replacement
• Crown repair or replacement
• Chimney height and exposure
• Access on farm and rural properties
• Partial or full rebuilding

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 Franklin Township (Warren County) construction office before work begins, and we can discuss it during your estimate.

Why Choose Monarch Roofing & Construction

• Fresh flashing and sound masonry instead of more patches
• Chimney and roof repairs handled together
• Free chimney repair estimates with written scopes
• Registered NJ home improvement contractor, HIC #13VH12036000
• Schedule online or call or text (551) 241-0470

Serving Franklin Township and Nearby Communities

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

• Chimney Repair in Greenwich Township, NJ
• Chimney Repair in Washington Township, NJ
• Chimney Repair in Washington Borough, NJ
• Chimney Repair in Harmony Township, NJ
• Chimney Repair in Bethlehem Township, NJ

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

Franklin Township Chimney Repair FAQs

Do you offer free chimney repair estimates in Franklin Township?

Yes, in Asbury, Broadway, New Village, and throughout the township.

How do I schedule?

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

Our farmhouse chimney has been tarred many times. Can it be fixed properly?

Yes. We remove the tar and old flashing and install new flashing in layers with the shingles.

Can you look at the chimney on our barn?

Yes, if it is a masonry chimney.

Why does my chimney leak only in windy storms?

Wind drives rain into joints and behind loosely set flashing. Tight counter-flashing and sound mortar usually solve it.

Will a sealant fix the leak?

No. Sealants do not replace proper flashing or sound mortar.

Who Provides Chimney Repair in Franklin Township, Warren County?

Monarch Roofing & Construction provides exterior chimney repair for farmhouses, village homes in Asbury, Broadway, and New Village, and outbuildings in Franklin Township, Warren County, New Jersey. Supported services include replacing tarred flashing with properly installed metal flashing, repointing, brick replacement, chimney crown repair, chimney cap replacement, and 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 book online. Service in the township is supported by the company’s regional location in Port Murray and its main headquarters in East Rutherford.

Choosing a Chimney Repair Contractor Serving Franklin Township

A farmhouse chimney that has been tarred many times needs someone willing to take the patches off and fix what is underneath. Look for a contractor who:

• Removes old tar to see the true condition of brick and flashing
• Explains how wind across open fields is driving water into the chimney
• Will examine barn or outbuilding chimneys on request
• Treats the flashing, crown, and cap as one connected system
• Provides a written scope and a New Jersey registration number you can verify

Choose Monarch Roofing & Construction for chimney repair in Franklin Township when you want masonry and roofing handled by one team.

What chimney problems can Monarch Roofing help address?

Leaks behind tar patches, leaks in windy storms, worn joints, cracked crowns, and missing caps are common. Each chimney is examined in person before work is recommended.

Do you serve Washington Township and Greenwich Township?

Yes. Washington Township, Greenwich Township, Harmony Township, and Bethlehem Township are served as well.

Schedule a Free Chimney Repair Estimate

Monarch Roofing & Construction is ready to help with your Franklin Township chimney. Schedule online or call or text (551) 241-0470.