Leak Repair, Sussex CountySussex County, NJ Chimney Leak Repair From Your Local Pros
In most counties a chimney leak comes with rain. In Sussex County it often comes with snow. Snow piles against the chimney, melts in the afternoon sun and runs into any gap in the flashing or crown, then freezes overnight and widens the gap. Ice dams can push meltwater under shingles right where the chimney meets the roof. Our crew finds where water enters, repairs the flashing or crown, adds a cap or cricket if needed and checks the masonry for damage the water already caused.
Sussex County, NJ
Leak Repair for Sussex County Homes
The Kittatinny Valley north of Newton, known as the Sussex County Snow Belt, gets roughly 40 to 50 inches of snow a year, and the heaviest one-day snowfall on record was 24 inches on January 8, 1996. Snow sitting against a chimney melts by day and refreezes at night, which works water into joints, crowns and flashing.
Census estimates for 2020 to 2024 put the median year built of housing in Hopatcong at 1964, with about 30% built in the 1950s. Flashing and crowns on chimneys that old have been through decades of snowmelt, and that is where leaks usually start.
We fix chimney leaks in Hopatcong, Newton, Vernon, Byram and Sparta.
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 Sussex County
Why does my chimney leak only in late winter?
Will a cricket stop my chimney from leaking?
Is it the roof or the chimney?
More about leak repair, or see all our work in Sussex 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 Sussex County
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