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Chimney Repair · Teaneck, Bergen County

Chimney Repair in Teaneck, NJ

Almost every house in Teaneck's older neighborhoods has at least one brick chimney, and many have two: one for the heating system and one for a fireplace. They were built in the 1920s through 1950s with clay tile liners, and most have been through one or more heating system changes since. The common findings are cracked and separated tile liners, flues never relined after a gas conversion, crowns cracked by freeze-thaw, and open mortar joints.

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Teaneck chimneys also live under trees. Overhanging branches drop leaves and debris into uncapped flues, keep the masonry shaded and damp, and occasionally strike the chimney itself in storms. A good cap and a sound crown matter a great deal here. We inspect, clean, reline, rebuild crowns, install caps, repoint and waterproof.

A large share of the chimney leaks we see in Teaneck are really flashing failures where the chimney meets the roof. Wide chimneys on the township's colonials often lack a saddle, so water pools behind them. We do the flashing ourselves as part of chimney work.

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Asset crew at work. Photos are from our jobs across North New Jersey.

Repair, repoint or rebuild in Teaneck

Have your Teaneck chimney inspected if you see white staining, loose or missing mortar, pieces of tile in the fireplace or cleanout, a cracked crown or a missing cap, or if you have converted to gas without relining. Most repairs are exterior masonry work that prevents much larger problems. A badly deteriorated chimney above the roofline can be rebuilt from the roof up.

If you use your fireplace, have the flue cleaned and inspected before the season. Estimates are free, and we explain what we find with photos.

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Teaneck Specifics

Chimney problems we see in Teaneck

Cracked clay tile liners

Original liners crack from heat cycling and age. Gaps let moisture and combustion gases into the brick and can allow carbon monoxide into living space. A camera inspection shows the condition, and a stainless steel liner is the standard repair.

Fireplace flues and smoke problems

Many Teaneck houses have working fireplaces whose flues have never been inspected. Creosote buildup, damaged smoke chambers and deteriorated liners cause poor draft and fire risk. We clean, inspect and repair.

Crowns and caps under tree cover

Uncapped flues under trees fill with leaves and debris, and cracked crowns let water into the structure. A new crown with a drip edge and a stainless cap keep both out.

Missing saddles behind wide chimneys

Wide chimneys on the upslope side of a roof collect water and debris behind them. Without a saddle, or cricket, the flashing there fails repeatedly. We build a saddle and reflash when we rework the chimney.

Repointing and spalled brick

Decades of freeze-thaw open mortar joints and spall brick faces, especially on the portion above the roofline that takes the most weather. We grind out and repoint the joints, replace damaged brick and apply breathable waterproofing.

Our Work

Chimney Repair: how our crews work

Real Asset jobs across North New Jersey. We serve Teaneck and every town in Bergen County.

Rebuilt brick chimney and new cap seen from the roof
Brick chimney with newly repaired flashing
Two new chimney caps on a brick chimney in winter
Chimney rebuild finished with new cap and sealed base flashing

Special Offers

Offers for Teaneck homeowners

Roofing & Chimney 5% Off

Senior Discount: 5% Off

Homeowners 65 and over save 5% on roofing and chimney work. Just mention it when you call or send the form.

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Mention code SENIOR5 No expiration Homeowner must be 65 or older. Discount up to $750 per project. One offer per household. Cannot be combined with other offers. Must be mentioned before the estimate is signed. Valid for new contracts in our North New Jersey service area.
Chimney $250 Off

$250 Off a Chimney Rebuild or Stainless Liner

Save $250 on a chimney rebuild from the roofline up or a new stainless steel liner installation. Both include a written inspection report with photos.

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Mention code CHIMNEY250 Expires Dec 31, 2026 Applies to chimney rebuilds and full liner installations. One offer per household. Cannot be combined with other offers. Must be mentioned before the estimate is signed. Valid for new contracts in our North New Jersey service area.

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FAQ

Chimney Repair in Teaneck: your questions

My Teaneck fireplace smokes into the room. Is that a chimney repair issue?

Often, yes. Poor draft can come from a blocked or partially collapsed liner, a damaged smoke chamber, a flue clogged with leaves and debris from overhanging trees, or a missing cap allowing downdrafts. We inspect and clean the flue, identify the cause and repair it.

Water leaks in behind my chimney where it meets the roof. What is the fix?

On the township's wide colonial chimneys, this is usually a missing or failed saddle combined with worn flashing. We build a properly sloped saddle behind the chimney, install new step and counterflashing cut into the brick, and tie it into the roofing. It is a roof and masonry job in one, which is what we do.

Does a chimney I no longer use still need repair?

If it is open to the weather, yes. An unused chimney with a cracked crown, missing cap or open joints still lets water into the house and deteriorates until brick falls. At a minimum it needs a sound crown and a cap. We can advise on whether to seal it or keep it serviceable.

How long does a typical chimney repair take?

Exterior work like a new crown, cap, repointing and waterproofing is usually completed in a day or two depending on size and weather. Relining typically takes a day. A partial rebuild above the roofline takes longer. We give you a schedule with the free estimate.

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Chimney Repair near Teaneck

We serve every town in Bergen County. Nearby towns with their own chimney repair page are linked.

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