Leak Repair, ManhattanChimney Leak Repair Done Right in Manhattan, NY
A chimney leak in a Manhattan building can show up floors below the roof. Water that gets past a cracked crown or loose flashing runs down inside the masonry and surfaces wherever the plaster is weakest. With about 49.9 inches of precipitation a year and strong coastal winds, rooftop stacks here see plenty of driven rain. We start on the roof, check the crown, cap, flashing and brick, and trace the water to where it actually enters, then fix that source so the stain does not come back.
Manhattan, NY
Leak Repair for Manhattan Homes
In the West Village, the block bounded by Perry, Charles, Bleecker and West 4th Streets has mid-1800s rowhouses among many houses from the 1830 to 1837 building boom. Flashing on houses that old has often been patched over many times, and a real fix means stripping back to sound metal and brick.
Most Greenwich Village buildings are mid-rise apartment houses and 19th century row houses. Where a row house chimney meets the wall of a taller neighbor, the joint between them is a common leak point that needs careful counter-flashing.
We repair chimney leaks in the West Village, Greenwich Village, Murray Hill, the Upper West Side and the East Village.
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 Manhattan
Why is my top-floor ceiling wet near a chimney that is shared with the building next door?
Can you fix a chimney leak in winter?
Is it the roof or the chimney?
More about leak repair, or see all our work in Manhattan.
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 Manhattan
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