Map of Sussex County, NJ, an area served by Pro 1 Chimney
Chimney Repair, Sussex County

Your Local Chimney Repair Masons in Sussex County, NJ

Sussex County is the coldest part of New Jersey, and its chimneys show it. Snow melts against the brick by day and refreezes at night, forcing water into joints and cracks. Ice sliding off the roof shoves at the uphill side of the chimney and loosens flashing. By spring, crowns are split and top courses of brick are loose. Our crew rebuilds chimney tops, replaces damaged brick, repairs crowns and resets flashing, and we give you the price in writing before the work begins.

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Sussex County, NJ

Chimney Repair for Sussex County Homes

In Newton, average January lows are about 17 degrees Fahrenheit, and the county's lowest recorded temperature is 26 below zero, on January 21, 1994. Masonry that freezes that hard, that often, needs crowns and joints kept tight, or repairs pile up every spring.

Census estimates for 2020 to 2024 put the median year built of housing in Franklin at 1955, with about 40% of housing units built before 1940. Older chimneys in the borough need repairs done with soft, matching mortar and brick, not a hard modern mix.

Our crew repairs chimneys in Franklin, Newton, Vernon, Sparta and Hopatcong.

When to Call Us

  • Crumbling or missing mortar between bricks
  • Brick faces flaking or popping off
  • A cracked or chipped crown
  • Water in the firebox after rain
  • White staining on the outside brick

How the Job Goes

  1. Find the cause

    We look for where water enters, not just where it shows up.

  2. Written estimate

    You get a clear, free written estimate with no hidden fees.

  3. Repair

    Our own crew does the work, with matched brick and mortar where it shows.

  4. Clean finish

    We clean up the roof, the yard and the room before we leave.

Chimney Repair Questions in Sussex County

Can chimney repairs be done during a Sussex County winter?
Emergency fixes like securing loose brick or a cap can be done in cold weather. Mortar and crown work need temperatures that let the material cure, so larger repairs are usually scheduled for spring through fall.
Why is my flashing pulling away from the chimney?
In snowy areas, ice and snow sliding down the roof push against the uphill side of the chimney, and over time that loosens flashing. A cricket, a small peaked diverter behind the chimney, can help on wider chimneys.
Can a small crack wait?
It can wait a little, but freeze and thaw cycles widen cracks every winter. Fixing a crown or a few joints early costs far less than rebuilding.

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How It Works

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. The estimateFree written estimate

    We walk you through what we found, in plain words, and put any repair in writing before work starts.

  4. 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.

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Chimney Repair in Sussex County

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