Chimney Services
Chimney Repair, Rebuilding & Flashing in New Jersey
Chimney problems usually start at the masonry or at the roof junction. We repair and rebuild the brick, mortar, and crown, and install custom flashing that seals the joint between the chimney and your roof. Because chimney leaks are often mistaken for roof leaks, we check both together. See our roof repair services.
Repair
Chimney repair and repointing
Deteriorated mortar joints and spalling brick let water into the chimney structure. We rake out failing mortar, repoint with compatible material, and replace damaged brick so the masonry sheds water as it should.
Rebuild
Chimney rebuilding
When a chimney is leaning, cracked through, or unsafe, rebuilding restores its structure. We take the stack down to sound masonry, rebuild with new brick and a reconstructed crown, and check the liner and cap during the work.
Flashing
Custom chimney flashing
Step flashing and counter-flashing seal the roof-to-chimney junction. We fabricate flashing to fit each course of shingles and integrate it with the masonry, so water runs off instead of finding its way inside.
Diagnostics
Where chimneys fail first
Most chimney leaks trace back to a few predictable points. Cracked crowns let rain run down into the flue and masonry. Failing mortar joints lose their ability to shed water. Step flashing that has lifted or corroded at the roof junction lets water reach the framing. Finding which of these is responsible is the first step, because it decides whether a repair is enough or a rebuild is needed.
Ceiling stains below a chimney often appear long after the water first gets in. A careful inspection checks the crown, the joints, and the flashing together, so the repair addresses the real source of the leak rather than only the stain you can see.
Inspect the chimney before a leak spreads
Call or text (551) 241-0470 or request a free estimate to have your chimney, masonry, and flashing evaluated.