Chimney Repair in Ridgewood, NJ

Yes. We take the chimney down to sound masonry, document the corbelling and pattern, and rebuild it with brick matched as closely as possible. We pour a new crown, install caps for each flue and reflash the base. Matching the original look is part of the job on homes like these.

Have the flue inspected and cleaned. We check the firebox, damper, smoke chamber and liner, using a camera for the parts you cannot see. Cracked or missing liner tiles, heavy creosote and deteriorated smoke chambers are the typical findings on older Ridgewood fireplaces, and all are repairable.

Slow leaks during extended rain usually mean porous brick or open joints absorbing water until it reaches the inside, or a cracked crown letting water into the stack. Wind-driven leaks point more to flashing. We inspect the crown, brick, joints and flashing together and fix the actual source.

Yes. After repointing and crown work, we apply a breathable masonry waterproofing that sheds rain while letting the brick dry out. It is a worthwhile step on tall, exposed Ridgewood chimneys that take weather from every side.