Leak Repair, BrooklynYour Local Chimney Leak Repair Team for Brooklyn, NY
When a ceiling stains next to the chimney in a Brooklyn house, the cause is rarely a single hole. Wind-driven rain finds weak flashing where the stack passes through a flat row-house roof, a cracked crown lets water straight into the top, and old brick soaks up moisture through open joints. Coastal storms make it worse, and Hurricane Sandy in October 2012 caused extensive damage in low-lying parts of the borough. We trace the leak to where it actually starts, fix that, and point out anything else worth watching.
Brooklyn, NY
Leak Repair for Brooklyn Homes
The Fourth Avenue subway line, opened in 1916, set off a wave of row house building in Bay Ridge. Many of those homes have flat roofs where the chimney meets the roofing membrane, and that seam is the first place we check when water shows up inside.
Many Bensonhurst houses are attached or semidetached, so a chimney can sit on or near a shared wall. A leak there can show up in the house next door as easily as yours, and the fix often calls for flashing that ties into both roofs.
We fix chimney leaks in Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Borough Park, Windsor Terrace and Greenpoint.
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 Brooklyn
Why does my Brooklyn chimney only leak in heavy storms?
Is roof sealant a good fix for a chimney leak?
Is it the roof or the chimney?
More about leak repair, or see all our work in Brooklyn.
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 Brooklyn
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