Leak Repair, Cape May CountyYour Local Chimney Leak Repair Crew in Cape May County, NJ
A chimney leak at the shore rarely comes straight down the flue. More often, wind pushes rain sideways into a cracked crown, a gap in the flashing or porous brick near the top of the stack, and the water shows up as a stain on a ceiling or wall downstairs. Our crew traces the water back to where it gets in before we touch anything. Then we fix that spot, whether it takes new flashing, a crown repair, a cap or repointing the joints that let it through.
Cape May County, NJ
Leak Repair for Cape May County Homes
Cape May County is windy all year and often 5 to 10 degrees warmer in winter than the surrounding area, yet it still gets 10 to 15 inches of snow in a typical year. That mix of wind-driven rain and freeze-thaw opens small cracks at the top of a chimney, and small cracks are where most leaks start.
In January 2016, Winter Storm Jonas set a record tide of 9.0 feet at the Cape May to Lewes ferry terminal. Storms like that bring hours of driving rain along with the surge, and they find any weak flashing a chimney has.
We track down and fix chimney leaks in Ocean City, Upper Township, Wildwood, Lower Township and Cape May.
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 Cape May County
Why does my chimney only leak during storms?
Will a cap stop my chimney leak?
Is it the roof or the chimney?
More about leak repair, or see all our work in Cape May 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 Cape May County
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