We repair chimneys throughout Montclair: repointing eroded mortar joints, rebuilding deteriorated upper sections, replacing cracked crowns, installing caps, resealing or replacing flashing, and installing liners where the old flue is cracked, unlined or oversized for a modern gas appliance. We also waterproof brick and clean flues.
Because many Montclair chimneys rise well above the roofline to clear steep gables, they are exposed to wind on all four sides and take more weather than the walls below. Spalling brick faces, open joints and a cracked crown let water in, and once water is inside the masonry, winter does the rest.
Repair, repoint or rebuild in Montclair
Start with an inspection. We look at the crown, cap, brick, joints, flashing and the flue itself, and show you photos. Most Montclair chimneys need targeted work such as a new crown, repointing of the top courses or a liner rather than a full rebuild. When the upper section is leaning, loose or heavily spalled, a partial rebuild from the roofline up is the durable fix.
If you have converted to gas heat or are planning to, have the flue checked. Gas appliances produce acidic condensation that attacks clay tile and mortar in an oversized flue, and the damage happens out of sight. A correctly sized liner protects the chimney and improves draft.
