Leak Repair, Middlesex CountyYour Local Chimney Leak Repair Team for Middlesex County, NJ
Chimney leaks in Middlesex County usually start in one of a few places: a cracked crown, a missing or rusted cap, worn flashing where the chimney meets the roof, or brick that has gone porous. Near the bay, wind-driven rain makes all of them worse. We trace the water from the stain inside back up to where it enters, repair that point with the right material, and make sure the rest of the chimney is tight so the fix lasts through the next storm season.
Middlesex County, NJ
Leak Repair for Middlesex County Homes
In New Brunswick, average January lows are about 22 degrees and July is the wettest month, with about 5.1 inches of rain. Summer downpours find the gaps in flashing, and winter freezes widen the cracks in crowns, so leaks can start in either season.
After flooding from Hurricane Sandy in 2012, many Sayreville owners in the river floodplain took a federally funded buyout of 250 houses. Homes that remain near the water deal with damp air and storm runoff, so we check the chimney base and flashing as closely as the crown.
We stop chimney leaks in Sayreville, Old Bridge, South Brunswick, Monroe Township and Perth Amboy.
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 Middlesex County
Why does my chimney leak only during heavy summer storms?
Can I just caulk around my chimney flashing?
Is it the roof or the chimney?
More about leak repair, or see all our work in Middlesex 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 Middlesex County
Leave your details and our local team calls you back to set a time.
