Leak Repair, New Castle CountyChimney Leak Repair From Your Local Crew in New Castle County, DE
Water around a chimney in New Castle County can come from summer thunderstorms, melting snow or a heating flue, and the fix depends on which. A stain beside the chimney after a storm points to flashing or the crown. Damp brick in dry weather points to condensation inside an old flue. On newer framed chimneys, a rusted chase cover can drip straight into the wood box. We trace the water before quoting, then repair the flashing, crown, cap, chase cover or masonry that is letting it in.
New Castle County, DE
Leak Repair for New Castle County Homes
Summer brings frequent thunderstorms and driving rain to Wilmington, and snowfall averages about 20 inches a season but varies widely. Driving rain tests flashing and crowns harder than steady drizzle, and that is when most chimney leaks show up.
Trolley Square grew from the 1860s after the trolley line reached old farmland, and Brandywine Hills, with about 225 homes, was started in the 1930s. Chimneys in both neighborhoods have been shedding water for generations, and worn flashing is a common cause of leaks there.
We fix chimney leaks in Wilmington, Pike Creek, Middletown, Hockessin and Glasgow.
When to Call Us
- Stains on the ceiling or wall by the chimney
- Water in the firebox after rain
- Peeling paint near the chimney
- A musty smell from the fireplace
- Rust on the damper
How the Job Goes
- Trace the water
We check flashing, crown, cap, brick and mortar to find the entry point.
- Explain it
You see what we found and get a free written estimate.
- Fix the source
New flashing, crown repair, a cap or repointing, whatever the cause needs.
- Confirm
We check the work and tell you what to watch after the next storm.
Leak Repair Questions in New Castle County
Why is water dripping into my factory-built fireplace?
Can a missing cap cause a chimney leak?
Is it the roof or the chimney?
More about leak repair, or see all our work in New Castle County.
Limited time offer
$500 OFF
Any chimney service. Mention it when you call or book online.
Simple from the first call
How It Works
- Your callCall, text or book online
Tell us what you see or smell. A real person from our team answers and sets a time that suits you.
- The visitFree chimney inspection
Our own crew arrives in a marked Pro 1 van, covers the floor and inspects the chimney from the firebox to the cap, free of charge.
- The estimateFree written estimate
We walk you through what we found, in plain words, and put any repair in writing before work starts.
- The workThe job, done right
We do the work, clean up the roof, the yard and the room, and walk you through the finished job.
Book before the holidays. Fireplaces get their heaviest use from Thanksgiving to New Year. A free inspection now catches nests, creosote and cracked flue tiles before the first big fire and the family gatherings.
Book My Free InspectionFree Estimate in New Castle County
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