Chimney Repair in Bayonne, NJ

Stainless steel. Galvanized caps rust quickly in salt air, and once rusted they stop keeping water out. A stainless steel cap with a screen keeps rain and animals out, resists corrosion, and allows the flue to draft properly. We install them on single and multi-flue chimneys.

Yes, and that is the best way to do it. We repoint or rebuild the masonry first, then install base flashing tied into the roof membrane and counterflashing set into the fresh mortar joints. Doing both at once avoids disturbing new work later.

Often yes. An unlined or oversized masonry flue venting gas appliances may deteriorate from acidic condensation and may not draft correctly. We inspect the flue and recommend a properly sized stainless steel liner if the existing flue is unlined or damaged. We can coordinate with your heating contractor if needed.

If no appliance vents through it and it is deteriorating, removing it below the roofline and roofing over the opening eliminates a permanent leak point and a wind-exposed stack. If it is sound or you want to keep it, capping and sealing is the alternative. We can inspect and advise.