Chimney Repair in Washington Township (Bergen County), NJ | Monarch Roofing & Construction

The Township of Washington in Bergen County was a small rural community until the Garden State Parkway came through in the mid-1950s. Its population then jumped from about 1,200 in 1950 to more than 6,600 by 1960 as new homes filled former farmland, and today about 9,300 people live in its three square miles. Because so much of the township was built in that short burst, many homes now have brick chimneys that have weathered six decades or more, and many of them are reaching the point where repairs can no longer wait.

Monarch Roofing & Construction repairs chimneys for Washington Township homeowners from our main headquarters in East Rutherford. We handle exterior masonry, flashing, crowns, and caps, plus the roofing around the chimney. Every job begins with a free chimney repair estimate.

Schedule a Free Chimney Repair Estimate

Call or Text (551) 241-0470

Monarch Roofing & Construction — Serving Washington Township (Bergen County), NJ

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

Regional Location Serving Washington Township (Bergen County): 488 12th St, Cresskill, NJ 07626

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

NJ HIC Registration: #13VH12036000

Free Chimney Repair Estimates Available.

Chimneys on Postwar Homes

Homes built in the 1950s and 1960s share a common history, and their chimneys tend to show similar patterns.

Several Reroofs, Same Flashing

Most of these homes have been reroofed at least once or twice. Each time, the chimney flashing may have been bent back, reused, and sealed with tar rather than replaced. After several rounds, the metal is often corroded and buried under layers of patching material.

Six Decades of Freeze-Thaw

Mortar is designed to wear before brick does, and after sixty or more winters, many joints have eroded, cracked, or crumbled. The side of the chimney that faces prevailing weather usually shows it first.

Original Crowns

Crowns from this era were often built as a thin layer of mortar sloped only slightly, with no overhang. After many winters, these crowns crack and let water soak into the chimney from the top.

Additions Near the Chimney

As families grew, many homes were expanded with additions, dormers, and second floors. When those additions sit near the chimney, they can create new valleys and wall joints that affect how water reaches the chimney, and that can also leak on their own.

Chimney Repair Services in Washington Township

Exterior chimney leak diagnosis and repair
Step, counter, and apron flashing replacement
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

Replacing Decades-Old Flashing

When flashing has been reused through multiple reroofs, replacement is usually the only lasting fix:

Remove all layers of tar, roof cement, and corroded metal
Install new step flashing along the sides, one piece per shingle course
Cut a reglet into the mortar joints and set new counter flashing over the step flashing
Install a new apron across the front of the chimney
Build a cricket or install a back pan behind wide chimneys
Repair the shingles and underlayment around the chimney

If your home is due for a full roof replacement, coordinating chimney repairs with the new roof means the new flashing goes onto a sound chimney.

Masonry Repair

Repointing

We remove deteriorated mortar to a consistent depth and pack the joints with fresh mortar compatible with the brick. On a sixty-year-old chimney, repointing can add many years of service when the brick itself is sound.

Brick Replacement

Spalled or cracked bricks are cut out and replaced with units that match as closely as practical. Brick from the postwar era can sometimes be matched closely; where it cannot, we discuss options. If spalling covers large areas, we will explain whether a partial rebuild would be more durable.

Crown Replacement and Caps

Replacing a thin original crown with a properly sloped crown that overhangs the brick is one of the most effective ways to protect an older chimney. Minor cracks on a sound crown can sometimes be repaired instead. Caps keep rain, snow, debris, and animals out of the flue, and many older chimneys never had one.

Partial and Full Rebuilds

When 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. 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.

Not the Washington Township You Were Looking For?

New Jersey has several municipalities named Washington Township. This page covers the Township of Washington in Bergen County, bordered by Emerson, Hillsdale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Paramus, Ridgewood, Saddle River, and Westwood, and served by Garden State Parkway exits 166 and 168 and County Route 502. If you live in another Washington Township, call or text us at (551) 241-0470 and we can tell you whether your home is in our service area.

Signs Your Chimney May Need Repair

Stains on ceilings or walls near the chimney
Flashing buried under layers of tar
Mortar that is cracked, recessed, or missing
Brick that is flaking or broken
White deposits on the brick
A thin, cracked crown
No cap, or a rusted one
Leaks near an addition close to the chimney
A leaning chimney

Repair Versus Rebuilding

Most chimneys, even sixty-year-old ones, can be repaired with new flashing, repointing, brick replacement, and crown work. Rebuilding makes sense when damage is widespread or the chimney leans. We explain what we find so you can decide.

What Affects Chimney Repair Costs in Washington Township?

Factors include:

Chimney height and size
Roof pitch and access
Removing layers of old patch material
How much repointing and brick replacement is needed
Crown repair or replacement
Flashing scope and any cricket
Repair versus partial or full rebuild
Coordination with a roof replacement
Permit requirements

Permits for Chimney Work in Washington Township

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

Why Choose Monarch Roofing & Construction

Main headquarters nearby in East Rutherford
Repairs suited to postwar homes and older chimneys
Chimney masonry and roofing from one company
Free chimney repair estimates and online scheduling
NJ HIC #13VH12036000
Call or text (551) 241-0470

Serving Washington Township (Bergen County) and Nearby Communities

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

Washington Township Chimney Repair FAQs

Do you offer free chimney repair estimates in Washington Township?

Yes. We provide free chimney repair estimates. We evaluate the chimney and the roof around it 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 chimney is over sixty years old. Does it need to be rebuilt?

Not necessarily. Many older chimneys can be repaired with repointing, new flashing, and a new crown. Rebuilding is for widespread damage or a lean.

Should I replace the crown even if it has only small cracks?

Small cracks on a sound crown can sometimes be repaired. Thin original crowns with no overhang are often worth replacing.

Should I do chimney repairs before a new roof?

Yes, in most cases, so the new roof’s flashing goes onto a sound chimney.

Will a water repellent stop my leak?

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

Who Provides Chimney Repair in Washington Township (Bergen County), NJ?

Monarch Roofing & Construction provides exterior chimney repair for homeowners in Washington Township, Bergen County, New Jersey. For chimneys that have outlasted several roofs, the company offers replacement of old flashing, chimney leak repair, chimney repointing, brick chimney repair, chimney crown replacement, chimney cap replacement and partial or full chimney rebuilding. Monarch is registered as a New Jersey home improvement contractor (NJ HIC #13VH12036000) and offers free chimney repair estimates. Call or text (551) 241-0470, or schedule online. Washington Township service is supported by the company’s regional location in Cresskill and its main headquarters in East Rutherford.

Choosing a Chimney Repair Contractor Serving Washington Township

When flashing has been reused through more than one reroof, the next repair is a chance to start fresh. That calls for a contractor who can remove old metal, rebuild the joint and repair the masonry in one coordinated project. Before you hire, confirm that the company:

Handles masonry and roofing with its own crew
Will replace flashing rather than reseal it when the metal is worn
Puts the full scope, including crown and cap work, in writing
Holds a New Jersey HIC registration you can look up

Looking for a reliable chimney repair contractor serving Washington Township? Choose Monarch Roofing & Construction for one company covering chimney flashing repair, chimney masonry repair and the roofing between them.

Do you serve homes near Washington Township?

Yes. Monarch works throughout this part of Bergen County, including Chimney Repair in River Vale, NJ and Chimney Repair in Waldwick, NJ. Visit our locations page to see every area.

Schedule a Free Chimney Repair Estimate

Washington Township homeowners can schedule a free chimney repair estimate online or by calling or texting (551) 241-0470.

Schedule a Free Chimney Repair Estimate

Call or Text (551) 241-0470